Cross Body Back Vault

Vaulting from left to right or right to left, the Cross Body Back Vault is a common and flexible skill.

Screw Vault

The Screw Vault is a moving reverse vault. the dog is set up behind the handler and commits to the rebound before or as the handler turns around. to e…

Rebound vs Fakie

A Reverse Vault or a Rebound is essentially a flip off the handler’s body. This is a fairly standard trick. About 15 years ago, Leilani…

Clock and Counter

Vaults have a directional component to them. Most of the time handlers tend to think of this in terms of left and right, or which…

Declared Intent (TELL)

The vaulting process starts with intent. Dog and handler need to know what’s coming. The handler must communicate to the dog that a vault is…

Cuing Direction

Cuing Direction is a major part of the Tell > Trigger > Target vaulting process. It tells the dog, clearly, where the disc will be…

Ballwork

Ballwork is a vault and localized collection drill that we do here at Pawsitive Vybe. A fixed and stable exercise ball is used as a…

Jakie

A Jakie is a Flip or Leap that touches the handler to negotiate a landing or a rebound with the catch happening before the vaulting platform

Jamming with a Young Dog

A frequently asked question for Disc Dog handlers is how do you work with and train a young Disc Dog. I think this has to…

Ballwork with Sue & Ella

Verbal Cue (Top! | Rebound! | Stall!) The verbal cue Top tells the dog to leap straight off of the obstacle. Rebound tells the dog to…

Coaching & Online Personal Lessons

Personal training sessions and personal lesson plan development with Pawsitive Vybe trainers. 3-10 hours of personal lessons via video chat and ch…