Clean Run
2005 (Vol. 11) Annual Index
Alphabet Drills: Agility ABCs by Nancy Gyes
A Drills Feb 58
B Drills Mar 45
Bored with the Box? Mar 49
C Drills Apr 55
D Drills Jun 55
E Drills Jul 47
F Drills Aug 50
G Drills Sept 60
H Drills Oct 57
I Drills Nov 59
J Drills Dec 47
Agility Basics for Canines and Competitors
Getting the Most from Your Food-Driven Dog, Part 3 by N. Ouellette Jan 15
Walking the Course, Part 2 by Kathy Keats Feb 18
Walking the Course, Part 3, by Kathy Keats May 30
Teaching Your Food-Driven Dog to Tug, Part 1 by N. Ouellette Sept 14
Teaching Your Food-Driven Dog to Tug, Part 2 by N. Ouellette Oct 12
Agility Organization Update, compiled by Brenna Fender
AAC, AKC, CPE, NADAC, UKC, USDAA Feb 77
AKC, ASCA, CPE, NADAC TAA, UKC, USDAA Apr 85
AAC, AKC, CPE, NADAC, UKC, USDAA Jun 87
AKC, ASCA, CPE, UKC, USDAA Aug 79
AAC, AKC, ASCA, CPE, UKC, USDAA Oct 87
AAC, AKC, CPE, NADAC, UKC, USDAA Dec 89
Ask the Experts compiled by Brenna Fender
Will my dog get a faster start out of a stand, a sit, or a down? Jan 28
Teaching independent obstacle performance and its importance Feb 42
How to keep your dog from being demotivated by start-line delays Mar 34
How to condition your dog to his physical peak in competition Apr 24
How to time and cue a front cross May 32
How to help your dog handle the heat Jun 24
How to approach plateaus and dips in training by Robin Whitsell Jul 22
How to work with your dog’s current performance personality Aug 26
How handlers can improve their timing Sept 30
How to help a dog that is scared of judges Oct 28
How to decide what and when to train Nov 22
Use and training of Left and Right cues Dec 24
Backyard Dogs
By Monica Percival Jan 8
By Mary Ellen Barry Feb 10
By Mary Ellen Barry Mar 8
By Mary Ellen Barry Apr 8
By Mary Ellen Barry May 8
By Mary Ellen Barry Jun 10
By Mary Ellen Barry Jul 10
By Mary Ellen Barry Aug 10
By Karen Holik Sept 11
By Mary Ellen Barry Oct 10
By Karen Holik Nov 12
By Mary Ellen Barry Dec 10
Book/Video Reviews
Really Reliable Recall DVD by Leslie Nelson Mar 65
Go the Distance, Vol. 1, DVD by Stacy Peardot-Goudy Apr 81
Best of 2004 FCI Agility World Championships DVD May 97
In FOCUS by Deborah Jones, Ph.D. and Judy Keller Jun 81
Course Analysis for Agility Handlers by Stuart Mah Jul 81
Conquering Ring Nerves by Diane Peters Mayer, M.S.W. Aug 77
Clicker Agility for Fun and Fitness by Diana Bird Sept 88
How to Massage Your Dog, DVD featuring Maria Duthie Oct 85
Coaching People to Train Their Dogs by Terry Ryan Nov 89
Go the Distance, Vol. 2, DVD by Stacy Peardot-Goudy Dec 87
Canine Rehabilitation by Debbie Gross Saunders, MSPT, OCS, CCRP
The Role of Physical Therapy Jan 35
Common Forelimb Injuries and Interventions Feb 71
Common Hind Limb Injuries and Interventions Mar 67
Common Spinal Injuries and Interventions in the Agility Dog Apr 75
Cece’s Gym by Debbie Gross Saunders, MSPT, OCS, CCRP
Stretching and Strengthening the Hip Jun 37
Stretching and Strengthening the Stifle Jul 36
Stretching and Strengthening the Hock and Foot Sept 74
Stretching and Strengthening the Shoulder Oct 70
Stretching and Strengthening the Elbow Nov 42
Stretching and Strengthening the Carpus Dec 76
Class Action by Jo Sermon
A Plan for the Intermediate Agility Class, Week 11 Jan 10
A Plan for the Foundation Class, Week 1 Jun 15
A Plan for the Foundation Class, Week 2 Aug 12
A Plan for the Foundation Class, Week 3 Oct 16
A Plan for the Foundation Class, Week 4 Dec 14
Clean Run Camp 2004
Greg Derrett, Turns and Lines by Nini Bloch Jan 24
Gerry Brown, Advanced Distance Work by Nini Bloch Feb 27
Jen Pinder, Which Cross When by Nini Bloch Mar 16
Sharon Frelich, Independent Contact Performance by Nini Bloch Apr 14
Construction Zone
Ribbon Wall Quilt by Paige Port Mar 72
Making Cavalettis by Mary Mersereau Dec 71
Dog and Handler Health
Holistic Approaches to Health, Part 4 by Doug Knueven, D.V.M. Jan 67
Vaccines: A Shot in the Dark? by Doug Knueven, D.V.M. Mar 42
Does Your Pet Need Health Insurance? by Brenna Fender Apr 72
An Eye for Injuries by Cheryl S. Smith May 74
ACL Protection, Part 1 by B. Fink, A. Keetch, and D. Apperson Nov 48
Five Supplements Every Dog Needs, Pt. 1 by D. Knueven, D.V.M. Dec 35
ACL Protection, Part 2 by B. Fink, A. Keetch, and D. Apperson Dec 41
Editorializing
A New Era in Agility? by Kathy Keats Jan 5
Principles versus Methodology by Kathy Keats Feb 5
Why There’s a Rainbow Bridge by Martha Faulk Mar 5
It Takes Two by Kathy Keats Apr 5
The Paralysis of Analysis by Kathy Keats May 5
AKC Agility... Hear My Voice! by Deb Duncan Jun 5
Are the Newest Training Methods the Only Right Way? by F. Joiris Jul 5
Glory... At What Cost? by Elise Paffrath Aug 5
What’s This Sport Really About? by Fred Brattain Sept 5
It’s Not Fair! by Lynne Stephens Oct 5
Agility Judges Should be Worshipped by Elise Paffrath Nov 5
The Joy of Seminars by Elizabeth M. Jarrell Dec 5
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Dog Agility But Were Afraid to Ask!
How to teach Leave It; 10th pole pop-out when handled on the right Jan 7
Training at the trial site (various venues) Feb 7
Faulted contact performances Mar 7
What to do with your ribbons and rosettes Apr 7
Maintaining a positive attitude and conquering self-doubt May 7
Entry fees; philosophies of the major organizations Jun 9
Holding the dog by his scruff; skipping obstacles in NADAC Jul 7
The woman on the new USDAA titling certificate Aug 7
Differences in the various agility associations Sept 7
What are the rules about tugging with a dog in/near the ring? Oct 9
Refusing a Q and scoring with electronic timers Nov 7
Great obstacle performance times Dec 9
Exercises
Small Universe, FCI Agility World Championships, Pt. 2 by M. Cheek Jan 56
Small Universe, USDAA Grand Prix Finals by Kathy Keats Feb 29
Small Universe, FCI Agility World Championships, Pt. 3, by M. Cheek Feb 53
Small Universe, AKC Agility Championships by Nancy Gyes Apr 33
Say Yes! to the False Turn by Tracy Sklenar May 40
Jump Grids with Chris Parker by Brenna Fender Aug 56
Side Yard Exercises by Helix Fairweather Sept 65
Four-Star Weave Drills by Carol Mount Sept 70
Got 270? by Nancy Gyes Nov 54
From the Middle of the Pack by Fred Brattain
One dog shares her observations of different handling styles Feb 39
How to walk a course and analyze its challenges Mar 27
At home or on the field, you’re training your dog 24/7 Apr 17
It’s our fault if our dogs aren’t having fun doing agility May 71
Volunteering at trials Jun 18
Motivate your dog by acknowledging every positive thing that he does Jul 17
Improving your team’s relationship and agility performance Aug 22
Agility is what happens between the obstacles Oct 23
The person who showed you the joy of canine companionship Nov 18
Good-bye column Dec 22
Got Game?
Pass the Secret by Donna Domburian Nov 69
Handler’s Puzzle by Robin Nuttall
Solution: AKC Exc. Standard segment, next segment Jan 64
Solution: AKC Exc. Standard segment, next segment Feb 66
Solution: AKC Exc. JWW segment, next segment Mar 56
Solution: AKC Exc. Standard segment, next segment Apr 62
Solution: AKC Exc. JWW segment, next segment May 92
Solution: AKC Exc. Standard segment, next segment Jun 66
Solution: AKC Open JWW segment Jul 72
Handling Your Canine Sport Business by Geoffrey Goudy
Does Your Hobby Qualify as a Business Venture? Apr 20
Operational Suggestions for Your Business Venture Jul 20
Club Treasurer—To Be or Not to Be Oct 33
Help! I Can’t Keep Up by Lyn Kahn
The Basics Aug 36
Proofing Stays Sept 35
Verbal Obstacle Discrimination Oct 42
How to be a... by Brenna Fender
Scribe Mar 63
Gate Steward Apr 65
Timer Jun 79
Chief Ring Steward Jul 75
Ring Crew Aug 75
Course Builder Sept 85
Judge’s Hospitality Volunteer Oct 83
Judge’s Debriefing
AKC Exc. JWW in Woodbridge, Virginia by Lisa Haidle Jan 61
Junior Handler courses in Minnesota by Leona Hellesvig Feb 62
AKC Exc. Std. in New Jersey by John Senger Mar 53
AKC Exc. B Std. in Massachusetts by Lisa M. Miller Apr 60
AKC Exc. JWW by Chris Miele May 88
AKC Exc. Std. in Tumwater, Washington by Jo Ann Mather Jun 64
Asia Agility Championships by Frank Holike Jul 67
USDAA Advanced PII Standard by Elaine Coupé Aug 62
AKC Exc. Std. in Virginia by Leslie Anderson Sept 72
AKC Exc. Std. in New York by Carol Spoor Oct 60
AAC Masters Standard in Manitoba, Canada by MJ Thuot Nov 70
AKC Exc. Std. and JWW in Tennessee by Laura A. English Dec 60
Just for Juniors by Lynne Stephens
First and Foremost, Fun! Jun 34
Face the Way You Are Going! Jul 27
Consistency, Consistency, Consistency Aug 32
Fun Games to Play Sept 46
Letter to the Editor
Proposal for a New Agility Title for the Preferred Classes Jun 6
Positive review of Clean Run Jul 82
Kudos to writer; praise for July 2005 editorial Aug 82
Don’t let your dog swim in uncharted waters Sept 90
Thank you from a late bloomer Oct 90
Kudos: for CR, for Lyn Kahn, for Alphabet Drills, for smaller drills Nov 93
Master Plan by Claudia Bates
Nested courses and sequences from A Click Above Jun 62
Nested courses and sequences from A Click Above Aug 60
Nested courses and sequences from A Click Above Oct 62
Nested courses and sequences from A Click Above Dec 62
Mental Management® by Lanny Bassham
Goal Setting—Process or Outcome? Apr 69
Don’t Keep a Diary—Keep a Performance Journal Jun 83
Self-Image Demystified Aug 69
The #1 Mental Problem in Competition Oct 79
Mental Consistency Dec 83
Miscellaneous
Good Sports (photo collage) Jan 38
Clean Run Turns Ten! by Brenna Fender Jan 40
Your Ultimate Agility Facility, Part 4 by Brenna Fender Jan 70
This Dog Has a Work Ethic? You Bet! by Pamela Reid, Ph.D. Feb 49
On Wizards, Winged Monkeys, and Gatekeepers by Gina Mireault Mar 60
In FOCUS at the AKC Nationals by Deb Jones and Judy Keller Apr 28
Pole Spark: An Alternative Cause by I. M. Levy, M.D. Apr 50
Crossing Terms, a Glossary May 100
How to Be a Happy Camper Jun 29
Ten Lessons on Leadership by Polley Ann McClure Jun 69
Energy Booster or Just Another Tasty Treat? by Brenna Fender Jun 74
Smooth: The Story of a Lost Dog by Brenna Fender Jul 58
Journey to an ADCH: Scooter’s Story by Linda Knowles Jul 79
When Things Don’t Go as Planned by Robin S. Whitsell Aug 41
Case Study: Sabre, the Dogwalk-Avoiding Sheltie by D. Jones, Ph.D Aug 45
Press 1 if... by Sally Jones Aug 73
Case Study: Kaze’s Comeback by Brenna Fender Sept 27
Canine Sports Drinks: Will They Power Your Dog’s Paws? by M Faulk Sept 81
A Mystical Agility Experience by Angelica Steinker Sept 89
The Handler’s View by Christine Hutchinson Oct 67
The Garage Door Effect by Lisa Flowers Nov 11
Things I Learned at My First Trial by Deb Furphy Nov 83
Under Foot: A Look at Indoor Agility Flooring by Brenna Fender Nov 84
Hurricane Katrina: Emergency Preparedness by Kimberly Zlatin Dec 7
Twelve Days of Trialing by CR staff Dec 74
Nested Courses for a Busy World by Judy Zelenewych
Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Courses with Focus Stations May 82
Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Courses with Focus Stations Jul 68
Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Courses with Focus Stations Sept 66
Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Courses with Focus Stations Nov 72
On Course...
With Jan Berger by Darlene Arden Feb 40
With Blake Stafford by Melanie Chapman Mar 30
With Leslie Dawson-North by Martha Faulk Apr 22
With Donna Rohaus by Barb Klucik May 78
With Olga Chaiko by Therese Backowski Jun 20
With Dana Schafer by Therese Backowski Aug 24
With Silvia Trkman by MJ Thuot Sept 24
With Theresa Rector by Kip Kirby Oct 24
With Chris Parker Nov 20
Sallie Sports Vet by Dr. Chris Zink
How to test your dog for front-end lameness Feb 8
How to spot a lead leg and train lead changes May 10
How to help an older dog with rear-end weakness Jul 8
How to safely play tug and fetch games with your dog Sept 9
Easing your dog’s stress when traveling to trials Nov 9
Say Yes! to the Learning Curve by Susan Garrett
Front Cross Success May 43
Tip of the Month
Course markers: funnels from Home Depot Jan 6
Don’t rely on call-offs to negotiate a course Feb 6
How to avoid training lethargy Mar 6
Three basic elements: recall, run, send Apr 6
Practicing crosses without your dog May 6
Signal paddle (GO/WAIT) for use at trials Jun 8
Lateral lead-out Jul 6
Reward delivery Aug 6
Second-chance cookie Sept 6
Looking where you want to go Oct 8
Setting goals and celebrating them Nov 6
Storing and indexing issues of CR Dec 8
Training
Transitioning: Handler Focus to Obstacle Focus by S. Mah & P. Mah Feb 35
Running the A-Frame with Your Mini by Nancy Gyes Mar 19