{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"364: Mastery or Survival - The Class vs. Trial Mindset","description":"photo credit: Great Dane Photos In this episode (27:23) In this episode, we dive into a question every agility handler wrestles with: Should you train in class the way the course should be run to build skills\u2014or adapt your handling as if you\u2019re at a trial, doing whatever it takes to get through clean? Jennifer kicks off the conversation with a story from her in-person class, where a handler faced this very dilemma. Esteban shares how he uses small-space sequences to help handlers try out multiple options\u2014rear cross, front cross, blind cross\u2014and then analyze which is actually faster using video review. The results are often surprising, leading to smarter handling strategies or exposing weaknesses that can be addressed in training. Whether you\u2019re a handler who trains for mastery or trials for survival, this episode will give you fresh insight into how to approach your next class\u2014and your next run. You Will Learn The pros and cons of the \u201cideal execution\u201d mindset versus the \u201ctrial-day strategy\u201d mindset Why it\u2019s not an either-or question, and how context\u2014your dog, your goals, your stage of training\u2014matters How to blend both approaches into your training plan for better long-term results Mentioned\/Related The Finals Map ","author_name":"Bad Dog Agility Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/baddogagility.com","html":"