Saturday January 12th 2013
LGT presents CCAD
Comprehensive Course Analysis Day
To be held
Saturday January 12th 2013
Sandbourne House and Stables,
Baughton on the Hill,
Earls Croome,
Worcester
WR8 9DG
(9am course build) 9.30am – 4.30pm (5pm if needed) with a
1 hour lunch break
A brief introduction to this exciting new type of
training day:
This day will be different from the existing type of
training seminar, such as my LGT Super Seminar’s. This day will focus on the
competing aspect of agility, collectively utilizing all the skills you already
possess, giving strategies and plans for each course you run.
If you always feel you are “playing safe” or not
seeing/selecting the “winning line” until you see someone else do it, and if
you feel your handling of a course sometimes ruins your dogs chance of a clear
round or even a place, then CCAD is for you.
FAQ:
What will happen during the CCAD?
There will be a course, which we will all run (like a
competition, I will observe but not critique) Once everyone has run, we will
then have an in-depth analysis of the entire course, with focus points on –
·
Key points of what we have just witnessed
·
Handling choices & strategies
·
Decision making & line selection
·
My advice and handling system / choice on
particular sections of the course
We will then re-walk and repeat the course with our dogs,
improving on the last run. I will give brief feedback to each handler as they
finish their runs.
We will cover 2 agility and 2 jumping courses, with a
total of 8 runs (4 courses ran twice each)
What standard or level will the courses be?
The courses will be aimed at grade 5&6 level (FCI
class2/3), however this does not mean that a competent grade 4 dog for example,
cannot take part. The courses may not all be typical UK courses either, expect
a mixture!
What are the exact aims of the day?
As with the LGT-Super Seminars, specific focus and aims
are established before the training day. CCAD is no different. The day is aimed
at improving the following skills:
·
Handlers course walking ability
·
Awareness & reading of courses
·
Decision making with confidence
·
Goal setting and planning for each course
Is my dog suitable for this type of day?
The aim of this day is for the handler’s benefit, to
increase their knowledge and confidence when planning to run a course at
competition, however to ensure that everyone gets the most out of the day, I
have prepared a short criteria list:
CCAD Dog Criteria:
·
Dog can be at any level between Grades 4-7
·
Handler to run a dog that is confident with ALL equipment
·
Dog is to be reasonably reliable on weaves and
contacts (i.e. handler is prepared to use independence if needed)
·
Dogs with less control are not suitable
·
You may swap dogs between courses if you have
two dogs, but can only run each course once when your turn comes around each
time.
CCAD Handler Criteria:
·
Anyone who is wanting to improve any of the key
points or aims listed above!
·
A fun and out going approach, we will work hard
with the analysis but the day will also be a lot of fun too!
·
Be willing to help with course changes (this
will be greatly appreciated)
Tea and coffee available all day.
The cost will be £35 per handler and dog (inc deposit)
£5 none-refundable deposit required to confirm your place.
I believe that CCAD will be interesting and informative.
Look forward to seeing you on the CCAD in January 12th 2013.
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