Have you worked on some freestyle tricks but aren't sure how to put them together? This course will help you build a freestyle routine with the tricks you and your dog already know! You'll discover how to combine tricks in a way that works for you and your dog! Learn how to link your tricks so they flow, create sequences that show your dog's strengths, and several strategies for good disc management. Includes access to over 25 sample sequences to try with your dog and use in your routine!

Level: Intermediate
Equipment Needed: 5+ discs
Dog Age: 8 months+ (Note: Specific tricks may require that the dog be at least 18 months old, however a puppy freestyle routine can be built safely for a dog under 18 months.)

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Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introductory Information
  • 2
    Routine Building Process
    • Overview
    • Step 1 - Your Tricks
    • Step 2 - Linking Tricks
    • Step 2.5 - Linking Tricks for Your Dog's Strengths
    • Step 3 - Creating Sequences
    • Step 3.5 - Creating Sequences for Disc Management
    • Step 4 - Linking Sequences
    • Step 5 - Routine Structure
  • 3
    Additional Considerations
    • Strategizing Field Movement in Disc Dog Freestyle Routines
  • 4
    Sample Sequence Ideas with Video Examples
    • Sample Sequences 1 - 4
    • Sample Sequences 5 - 10
    • Sample Sequences 11 - 14
    • Sample Sequences 15 - 18
    • Sample Sequences 19 - 21
    • Sample Sequences 22 - 25
    • Bonus Sequence!
  • 5
    Common Questions
    • Number of Throws
    • Repeating Moves
    • Music
    • Competition Preparedness
    • Additional Questions
  • 6
    Executing Your Routine Successfully
    • 5 Strategies for Remembering Your Routine
    • Tips for Improving Your Freestyle
    • Next Steps: Success, Flow, & Difficulty

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Your Instructor

  • Kirby McIlveen, CCFT

    37x Disc Dog World Champion

    Kirby McIlveen, CCFT

    I've been competing in disc dog events since 2006. I have 9 incredible disc dogs who have taught me a lot. Together, we've traveled around the world, winning various disc dog championships. I'm excited to share my tips, tricks, and training methods with you!

    Disc Dog Accomplishments
    • 37 World Championship Wins with 5 dogs in 4 organizations (Torch, Sora, Flare, Muse, Zin)
    • 77 World Championship Podium Finishes with 10 dogs (Sketch, Flash, Torch, Volt, Sora, Flare, Muse, Key, Zin, Bonbon)
    • 5 Quadruped National Long Distance Series Wins with 15 event wins (Sketch, Sora, Psy)
    • Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Freestyle Flying Disc National Champion (Torch)
    • USDDN Level 4 Certified Judge
    • UpDog Certified Freestyle Judge
    (See full list of accomplishments here.)

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