Movement & Biomechanics · September 15, 2026
The First Herding Instinct Test, Explained
A plain guide to the first herding instinct test: age, gear, cost, sheep or ducks, reading the dog, and what comes after a pass or a fail.
dogs / assessment↗
See the pattern, not the myth
Movement & Biomechanics
Mobility, force and technique through the lens of what a test can actually show. Read the protocol, then decide what belongs in your setting.
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Mobility, force and technique through the lens of what a test can actually show.
Movement & Biomechanics · September 15, 2026
Working Lines and Show Lines: How Dog Registries Diverge
A plain look at how FCI, AKC and UK Kennel Club rules differ on health, breeding and litter control, and what that means for working dog buyers.
dogs / breeding↗
Movement & Biomechanics · September 3, 2026
The Hold Under Pressure: What a Damp Hand Does to the Grip
Grip is a measurable interface. Humidity changes the friction, the squeeze and the confidence in the same minute.
grip / biomechanics↗
Movement & Biomechanics · August 22, 2026
Force-Velocity Profiles: From Test to Decision
A force-velocity profile is a model of a task, not a complete portrait of an athlete.
biomechanics / power↗
Movement & Biomechanics · August 19, 2026
Movement Screening: What It Can Tell You
Screens can organise a conversation about movement. They cannot predict an individual future from one score.
movement / screening↗
Movement & Biomechanics · August 14, 2026
Landing Mechanics: A Field Guide
Observe the landing task in context before assigning a label to the athlete.
biomechanics / jumping↗
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Keep the question open.
Use the Performance Protocol Library to check procedure, equipment and limits before you turn a measurement into a decision.