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Wtih just a few days left before the trials at CalExpo, I'm as concerned about my own conduct in the ring as I am about Spur's knowledge of the exercises.
Truth be told, by now, he knows what to do - or else he doesn't. However he performs, there's another world of ways I can help or hurt our performance. To observers, the handler's actions must appear smooth and seamless. But I know my brain will be whirring every second.
My first goal will be to keep it fun for Spur, and hopefully for myself as well! Though every handler has jangly nerves, I must try to convince Spur we're both having a ball. I will give him a big smile whenever I can, so he constantly knows I'm happy with him. In between exercises, I'm allowed to touch and praise him, within reason.
In between exercises, we can also very quickly do a couple of little fun things, I can have him spin or run...
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