In Coach’s Pick, we asked some OneMind Dogs Coaches to tell us which handling technique is their favourite and why and also to give you some tips on applying the technique on course. Read our quick interview with OneMind Dogs Coach Channie Elm Ørsted to see why she loves the Flick!

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What is your favourite technique and why?

"It is difficult to choose only one - but one of my favorite techniques is the Flick. I try to be in the right place on course all the time, but sometimes something happens on the course, and the Flick saves my ...."

When did you first start using the Flick?

“I loved the technique as soon as I had introduced my dog to it. But it took some time before I trusted myself to use it in a competition.”

When do you apply the Flick on course?

“When it makes sense to use it. Straight lines with a turn in the other direction - where you need to save time - to get to the next critical point on time.”

What is your best tip for applying the Flick?

“Connection with your dog before take off, the dog has to collect before jumping.”

What sort of dog and handler team is the Flick suited to?

“All teams - but of course with a not so fast dog you can choose another technique where you run more together.”

Watch a video of Channie using the Flick in training:

Watch a video of Channie using the Flick in competition:

As a OneMind Dogs Premium member you can start learning the Flick today:

1. Visit the technique video to learn the technique with your dog.
2. Watch the Next Level episode for the Flick for a fun sequence to practice this technique.
3. Try this Course Training with Channie exercise that features the Flick in a sequence.
4. See how OneMind Dogs Coach Mari Kaplas does the Flick in one of Hu’s Blog episodes.