208: Experiments in AKC Course Design with Greg Fontaine
- Author
- Esteban & Sarah
- Published
- Wed 05 Dec 2018
- Episode Link
- https://sites.libsyn.com/37039/208-experiments-in-akc-course-design-with-greg-fontaine
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.
- AKC Judging Guidelines
- Training article on how dogs anticipate spacing: The 20 Foot Trap
Nested Course Strategy
Large Spacing, Closer Traps Strategy
