In this episode (32:17)
In this episode, Esteban and Sarah explore what dog agility can learn from Olympic swimming, two fast sports where performances last seconds but preparation takes months or years. They discuss how tiny technical details, mental preparation, and strategic training decisions can dramatically impact performance when the margin for error is so small.
You Will Learn
- Why the swimming concept of tapering may apply to preparing dogs for major agility competitions
- How the first few seconds of a run, from the lead-out to the first obstacle, can set the tone for everything that follows
- Why both sports demand trust in training and muscle memory during short, high-stakes performances
- How mental preparation and pre-run routines can help handlers manage nerves and perform at their best
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