Setting the Flank
Description:
Throw to dog to set the Flank
Out to the side of the handler is the Flank. If the dog is out to the handler's right or left the dog is on Flank. If the dog is moving with the handler the dog is on the Working Flank.....
Method:
Expansion:
- Send dog around clockwise.
- Throw immediately to left (10 o’clock)
- Cue Drop
- Repeat on the fly 3x.
Contraction:
- Send Dog around clockwise.
- Throw to right (2 o’clock).
- Cue Drop.
- Repeat on the fly 3x.
Max Time:
45 seconds
Lessons Learned:
- Flank Development
- Reduced pressure from dog
- Teamwork
- Manufacturing the Approach
Purpose:
- Expanding the Flank
- Contracting or shrinking the Flank
- Setting Up Interception
- Setting Up Big Leaping
- Teaching the Flank
- Creating Shapes
- Creating the Desired Approach
