Agility Trial Success Tip #8: Having a pre-run routine that you and your dog do before every run that contributes to the confidence the two of you have when you step to the line. Confidence and purpose achieve goals. “Have faith in your abilities! Without [...]
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 [...]
Agility Trial Success Tip #6: Nerves happen when things are out of your control. Running orders, gate sheets, switches in running order. Being prepared, organized and up to date with all the trial information is important. Take a picture of your entry forms so you [...]
Agility Trial Success Tip #5: Become your own coach when none other is available to you. Head to the trial with your coaches advice and your own planning to create a consistent event routine at the event. These lists include hints, pre and post run [...]
Agility Trial Success Tip #4: Kennel for comfort and safety. Set your dog up for success by focusing on the location you choose to crate your dog. Event stress can be minimized by choosing a crating area that presents the best possible environment for yourself, [...]
Agility Trial Success Tip #3: Fuel Your Body Plan meals to fuel your body. When you plan ahead you won’t be tempted to eat convenience food being served at the trial. I choose to drink a juice for breakfast, a smoothie at lunch and a [...]
Agility Trial Success Tip #2: Packing lists… have them! I have several lists depending upon the trial I am heading to. We can create a master list here. In the comments below share your agility trial packing list. “Before anything else, preparation is the key [...]
Swagger and I are preparing for our upcoming trip to FCI World Championships in Zaragoza, Spain representing Subaru Agility Team Canada. In my preparations this week, I gave my "agility trial checklist" a once over to see if there were any needed "tweaks". As I was [...]
The results of our 2016 Recallers Video Contest are in! Over the past week, you have narrowed down the fifteen wonderful videos in our finals to the top three. Each dog we bring into our home presents us with new challenges, we get frustrated, we [...]
The Championship Round The "Grand Finale" of our 2016 Recallers Video Contest is here. The top six videos as voted by you are competing for THREE winning spots. Our video contest celebrates our Recallers. A group of people who decided they wanted dogs that listen [...]
Day Three of our Recallers Video Contest Today starts the third and final round of our semi-finals! Scroll down for the videos and pick your two favourites. If you haven’t already done so, you can still view the videos from Day One and Day Two. [...]
Day Two of our Recallers Video Contest Wow, voting has been hot! We have five more great dog stories for you today, just scroll down to watch the videos and cast your vote for the two that touch you the most. Deciding on two is [...]
