With mini trials
coming up and summer trials right around the corner, here are a few tips to get
your run off to a good start.
Before you even
set foot on the course, you can check out the course map and pay special
attention to the obstacles and the order they are placed. Make sure to look for traps and hazards while
you have the map in front of you! It
helps to think about questions like “Where is my dog going to have a hard
time?” And “What are my tough or
uncomfortable spot s as a handler?”
When you get a
chance to physically walk the course, figure out angles of approach for each
obstacle. Think about your hand signals and points where it would save time to
perform crosses. Visualize yourself
running the course and try and see things from doggy’s perspective too!
Lastly, you can watch
how other handlers run the course before you and pick up tips you may have
missed. As handlers, we rarely have time
to think these sorts of things through in the moment, so having a good, solid
walk through beforehand can make a big difference! Happy trials!
Credit for this lovely post goes to: Maria
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