Between series at a HT

Ken, you know chestapeeks don't need no tune ups!

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Originally Posted by thelast2

If you have a problem during a test chances are it should have been dealt with long before entry of the hunt test. So to answer your question No I wouldnt leave the test to try and fix a problem. Some dogs that are extremely excited when they get to hunt test I like to take out and give them a good run and lots of marked retrieves prior to going to the hunt test just to give them a chance to release some of their nervous energy, I think it helps with some of the younger dogs creeping problems and calms them so that they dont drag you to the holding blinds.

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agreed. I suppose it could depend on the dog, but I personally dont try and correct things in between series for my dog. It seems like anxiety can be a lot higher for my dog on HT days, so I always throw the frisbee around to make things more fun (assuming the weather isnt too hot). This seems to lower the anxiety for him a little bit. With that being said, I always get the judges permission first. **This is what works for me and my dog, but I am not pro by any means, just thought I would share something that works in my situation**

Leaving the grounds to discuss certain things over lunch can be helpful. IMHO high rollers usually do better with breakfast meetings.

Tim

one thing that seemed to help my Maxx dog was a very brisk 4 or 5 mile run behind my 4 wheeler timed to finish about 10 minutes before going to the line.......LOL. He would sit long enough for the birds to get down just catching his breath........:)