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So why am I nervous????????????
Flyer has his first agility trial in 2 weeks..he's only entered in one class (JWW) each day....He is my 4th agility dog ..1 retired and 2 currently competing..he is better than any of my other dogs at this stage of his training..so why am I getting nervous????????????????
Debbie, Riley, Robbie, Cedar and Flyer
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It's natural to be nervous. Yes, you are experienced but it is a new dog. Looks like you have high expectations for this one too.
Ann & Miles
ARCHEX Grand River Run Genaration "Miles" UD, MX, MXJ, NF, RAE, CW-ZR1, CW-OB2, CW-AR. CL-1
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I think Ann is right. Each dog is different and will run differently. Even though you are experienced, your new pup isn't yet. I think its normal to be nervous. Have faith in yourself and in Flyer and you'll be sure to Q.
Betsy
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I suspect it is indeed the expectations that make you nervous - I bet standing ont he line running the course you'll be just fine though
http://andrea-agilityaddict.blogspot.com/
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” H. Keller
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how are your nerves as the big day comes closer?
thinking of you and sending you calm energy and cheer!
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” H. Keller
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Still a little nervous but not quite as bad..Had an excellent class last night with Flyer ...Originally Posted by brody
Debbie, Riley, Robbie, Cedar and Flyer
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excellent class helps for sure
do you have a strategy for dealing with nerves? I'd develop one - be it visualization, warmup routine ... whatever ... and rehearse it
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” H. Keller
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His is the last class of the day and will be my 7th run of the day so I'll probably be too tired to be nervous..LOL..actually no matter how nervous I am I'm usually okay once I'm in the ring.
Debbie, Riley, Robbie, Cedar and Flyer
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That's one good thing about agility. Once in the ring, you have no time to be nervous. Obedience is another story!! ;-)
Ann & Miles
ARCHEX Grand River Run Genaration "Miles" UD, MX, MXJ, NF, RAE, CW-ZR1, CW-OB2, CW-AR. CL-1
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I watch people at trials and I can see a real difference in the handling of people who are nervous at the gate or on the start line - they may not know they are nervous but it does affect your handling for sure ...
the mental aspect of sports has fascinated me for years - it's one element of the "game" that I have worked on my whole competetive life
being physically tired should calm them though
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” H. Keller
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