Agility Trial Success Tip #7: Proper warm ups for dog and handler are often what makes the difference between success and faults in any agility run.

However often this part of agility gets ignored.  Knowing that an athlete will stay warmed up for about 30 minutes (depending up the temperature), I split warms ups between myself and my dog appropriately… on average it takes 20 minutes. Doing your best requires a focused and purposeful warm up for both athletes… make a plan at home, practice it every time you train so it becomes a routine both you and your dog are familiar with!

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“Everything in the universe has a purpose. Indeed, the invisible intelligence that flows through everything in a purposeful fashion is also flowing through you.” ~ Wayne Dyer

Today I am grateful for all the knowledge we have about warming up, and cooling down, so I can keep my dogs and myself in the best possible state to step up to the start line.

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