Dylan has passed his vet check, so his jumping problem is almost entirely a psychological one. He has some tightness in his back but nothing major, and is probably just from a hard summer of competition. His ground movement is good – as it always has been – and his eyesight is fine.<\/p>\n
I say almost entirely, because Dylan is getting anxious and tense, and that means he is tightening his muscles. By locking already sore* muscles he becomes less flexible and less comfortable when jumping.<\/p>\n
This summer has been a tough one, and Dylan has had more stressful experiences than any dog should have had. We have a very small UKA show this weekend, and I am hoping that the quiet venue will help him relax. I can also train in the ring, so that should help as well.<\/p>\n
*“Sore” is overstating, really. Tight is a better word but I feel like I’m repeating myself.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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