In this episode (32:15)

In this episode, we discuss how travel before big events affects performance and what you can do about it!

You Will Learn

• The travel strategy that has led Jennifer to national championships and world medals!
• Why thinking about what causes you stress can help direct your travel plans.
• How the body responds to chronic versus acute physical stress.
• The importance of warming up after travel.

In this episode (26:37)

In this episode, Jennifer explains how to deal with ring conflicts and shares her advice for running multiple dogs at a trial.

You Will Learn

• Strategies for dealing with ring conflicts.
• How to deal with the stress of running multiple dogs at a trial.
• When you should try to avoid ring conflicts.
• How to train yourself to deal with ring conflicts.
• The importance of visualization to success.

Mentioned/Related

• How to Use the Practice Jump
• Episode 182: Choose Your Own Agility Adventure

In this episode (58:44)

In this podcast, Sarah and Esteban talk with Jennifer Crank and Jean Lavalley about Bee’s record setting Westminster win.

You Will Learn

• Why it is harder for the 16″ dog to be named the overall winner than it is for the 20″ dog.
• What Westminster records Jennifer has set and which record she has her eye on.
• The story behind “Team Bee” throwing out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game!

Mentioned/Related

• Watch Bee’s Winning Run: here (view from stands) and here (Westminster Facebook) and here (Fox broadcast plus lots of great behind the scenes including the announcement of the overall winner)
• Cool Westminster Winner Announcement