Collection

The act of preparing for a leap. Breaking stride for leaping or changing direction, collection is a key moment in the leaping process. 

Curving for Collection

Yukon is not a serious head down gallop kind of dog, although he can be and he might have been, but Stacey has done a…

Play+ Universe

The Play+ Universe is a map of your dog training universe. Everything you’ve ever done or thought can be placed on this map. Everything your…

There is a Dog Under There

When a dog catches a disc, they do so with their mouth. The mouth is attached to the face. The face is above the neck,…

Interception vs Chase Demo

Description: Set up an interception to deliver a leaping catch. Method: Flank & Withhold Around Clock, cue Get Out, and Set Flank Repeat 3x (Chase)…

Flatwork & Shapes

In addition to traditional disc dog freestyle judging criteria, UpDog has a focus on Flatwork and Shapes. How you communicate with and move your dog…

Runners & Floaters

Throwing low and fast leads to a long outrun after the catch. In many of the UpDog Games, throwing low and fast might earn you…