Description:

Throw to dog to set the FlankOut 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.

Method:

Expansion:

1. Send dog around clockwise.
2. Throw immediately to left (10 o’clock)
3. Cue Drop
4. Repeat on the fly 3x.

Contraction:

1. Send Dog around clockwise.
2. Throw to right (2 o’clock).
3. Cue Drop.
4. 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

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