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208: Experiments in AKC Course Design with Greg Fontaine
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In this episode (38:39)
In this episode, Greg Fontaine shares how he has worked with the AKC to experiment with course design strategies aimed at providing better spacing for large dogs.
You Will Learn What Greg was trying to achieve with his designs. Two different course design strategies Greg used to provide additional yardage between jumps for large dogs. How these changes were approved organizationally. How these changes were handled logistically. Mentioned/Related AKC Judging Guidelines Training article on how dogs anticipate spacing: The 20 Foot TrapNested Course Strategy
Large Spacing, Closer Traps Strategy
In this episode (38:39)
In this episode, Greg Fontaine shares how he has worked with the AKC to experiment with course design strategies aimed at providing better spacing for large dogs.
You Will Learn What Greg was trying to achieve with his designs. Two different course design strategies Greg used to provide additional yardage between jumps for large dogs. How these changes were approved organizationally. How these changes were handled logistically. Mentioned/Related AKC Judging Guidelines Training article on how dogs anticipate spacing: The 20 Foot TrapNested Course Strategy
Large Spacing, Closer Traps Strategy