#149 Game Day Preparation

In this episode, we talk about the day of the Test or Trial.  Your training is done, you've prepared your dog for the stake you're running, whether it be the HRC Started or the Field Trial Open.  It can be nerve-wracking, intimidating, or just plain scary.  There are ways to approach this endeavor to ensure you the handler are ready for this.  "New guy" mistakes can often be avoided, and "Experienced guy" mistakes can be avoided.  When you formulate a game day plan and include all the elements necessary, you won't handicap your dog with your nervousness or just blanking out.  This dog game is fun, and particularly so when you approach it like your dog is a trained athlete and you're only there to help them.