Tuesday, February 27, 2007
The Build-up to Crufts for agility dogs
The build-up to Crufts is well under way. For all those agility clubs who have qualified to appear at Crufts, the excitement, and worry, is building... and building fast.
Yes, we are all looking forward to the show. And yes, it is a nerve-wracking time!
Performing to the optimum standard you know you can achieve is what every competitor hopes for. A below par round is what they dread. The handlers nerves will sometimes inspire a dog, others will pick up negative vibes from their handlers or even the atmosphere of excitement... and just because a dog performs well at club level, doesn't mean they will perform well on the big day.
All they can do is see that the dogs are kept at optimum fitness level through correct feeding and exercise... and hope that they can avoid injury... then just hope for the best!
Yes, we are all looking forward to the show. And yes, it is a nerve-wracking time!
Performing to the optimum standard you know you can achieve is what every competitor hopes for. A below par round is what they dread. The handlers nerves will sometimes inspire a dog, others will pick up negative vibes from their handlers or even the atmosphere of excitement... and just because a dog performs well at club level, doesn't mean they will perform well on the big day.
All they can do is see that the dogs are kept at optimum fitness level through correct feeding and exercise... and hope that they can avoid injury... then just hope for the best!
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