Proud of our boy Jagger. He was the best in GP qualifier. Viper and Jagger will both be running in both finals tomorrow.
Too bad close doesn't count on contacts. What you can't see is a call on the second pass of the AF. Sometimes things just happen. She made up for it in her GP run.
Photo credits to our friend Mia Grant
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Have fun! This is unequivocally the most important tip to remember. If you and/or your dog are not having fun, it's time to take a pa(ws).
Set small goals! There is so much to learn in this sport and so much to remember while running a course at MACH speed. Focus on honing one specific skill at each practice or trial.
Hit the road! Really. You might be comfortable trialing locally, but it's important to get exposure: new courses, new environments, and new handlers (who are bound to have some helpful feedback for you and your dog).