Refocus

Dylan; Stay happy, relaxed and positive. Walk the course and look for the smoothest line, don’t underestimate his abilities and baby things. Make sure he gets to stretch his legs before each run, make sure he is fully warmed up. Look to keep him calm but focussed in the queue, minimum on barking if possible. Be clear with cues and verbals in the run, especially use left/right when needed. Lots of play with Mouse after the run, find something positive from it.

Aim for happy, fast, driven dog, even if wrong course.

Jet; Try to play with her 3/4 dogs before she runs, but then let her relax and focus 1/2 dogs before we go to the line. Don’t try to flick-back, keep moving, especially on contacts (except seesaw). Run as fast as possible, use sharp verbals (no drawn out sounds!), give her room on corners especially as most likely to bounce. Don’t let her see anyone in a hat.

Aim for top-5 placing, at least.