Glossary, etc

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Submitted by agiledogs on Sat, 2007-01-20 20:47.

I just finished viewing Lesson 2 in its entirety, and I feel like I came in during the middle of a movie. What is an inline turn? What is the Claw? Perhaps a glossary would be a useful addition.

 Also, a line or two about why a particular move is useful to teach the dog a new move or why a particular handling technique is being used in a sequence with an experienced dog would help us to understand in what other instances the same technique might be of use. For example, in Lesson 2, Tim is using his off-arm to direct Gina thru the jump box. Why is this technique useful in this situation? Another example, in Lesson 1, stopping before jump 4 and facing left gives the dog an opportunity to find the weave entrance. In what other situations, might the same technique prove to be a good handling choice?

 Rose

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Re: Glossary, etc

Submitted by addictedtolabs on Sun, 2007-01-21 10:19.

Rose,

Tim is using he "claw" in that move. It was nicknamed that by Olgas students. Tracy uses it very well with Doc and Alicia uses it with Pickle.Not all of us use it, it is something to try or not.Olga feels it gives the dog clear information about a turn. Be sure to watch all the videos and read the comments. Very time consuming especally when you are catching up but most things are explained.

While it might be nice to have every detailed explained,I am finding the lessons are making me use my brain. Much diffrent from our weekly agility class where we walk a course then run it. With 6 to 8 others in an hour class, I have often left feeling I hadnt learned or understood much. By watching the video and then going out and running it and then watching the video again, I am finding I learn more each time. By reviewing the videos of the others trying the lessons and Olgas answers to their questions I am having a lot of "lightbulb" moments.

 

Cheers

Jean

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Re: Glossary, etc

Submitted by Becky Walton on Sun, 2007-01-21 13:22.

Hi Jean,

I totally agree with what you said, particularly about the "lightbulb moments". That is a benefit in training with Olga - it's not just about running the course - dissecting it is key to understanding and and then putting it back together.

I've always gotten a lot out of watching other classmates' lessons . It is pretty cool that with TNT we can watch and listen as many times as we want or need to. Even if you're not working on exactly the same issues, the concepts still apply!

Becky

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Middle of the movie.. was: Glossary, etc

Submitted by Olga Chaiko on Sat, 2007-01-27 19:38.
Hi Rose,

Welcome to the middle of our movie. Make yourself at home. Don't worry, you'll catch up with it..

We will eventually produce a glossary and compartmentalize all the stuff we have on the TNT site.. We are only on Lesson 9 and there is already such a wealth of information, that folks are getting lost, ;-)..

Agility Dynamite! is the pioneer of virtual video-driven Agility instruction. It is in a way a different medium. And it's developing as we go.

As with any online database, students can search for "what's related?" and instantly cross-reference their points of interest. Just like using Google, ;-). Dig around a bit, there is knowledge everywhere.

Actually, my instruction is always "the middle of the movie". I don't like grading students, and I don't like prioritizing when it comes to learning. However, foundation comes first, and there isn't a lesson that doesn't teach and test foundation, both dogs' and handlers'.

When I suggest that a certain handling choice should be examined, tried, learned and mastered, the sequences I present are specifically created as examples to showcase the lesson matter. 

I try to concentrate on what's current, as it's the nature of our sport to change very rapidly. I gladly teach my personal techniques, but the majority of the lesson material is "public domain" type of stuff every handler should know how to use. As for when you use it and where is up to you, I just need to make sure students have a full and diverse toolbox and use it aptly every time you walk onto the start-line with your dog.

Olga.