- RELAX – there is plenty of time.
- Watch your dog.
- Face the direction you are going.
- Do not run past the obstacle until the dog is committed (watch your dog).
- Say the command for the next obstacle while the dog is in the middle of the first obstacle.
- Signal dog with the hand on the same side the dog is running.
- if you see your dog veering away from the obstacle, call COME (jump, etc.)
- Take the lead off time at the start and at the table.
- At the last obstacle – DO NOT STOP! Yell GO and make sure dog crosses finish line.