Let’s get one thing out of the way:
Nerves are not a character flaw.
They don’t mean you’re weak. They don’t mean you’re unprepared. And they definitely don’t mean you’re broken.
What do they mean?
You care. You’re invested. You want to do well. That’s not a problem — that’s a feature.
Bu...
"I’m not nervous before my runs… so why am I so disappointed afterward?”
I hear this all the time. You don’t feel nervous. You’re not shaking or sweating. You're doing your breathing. You’re visualizing. And yet — the pressure’s still there. It just shows up differently.
Here’s what might re...
This question recently came in through Ask The Q Coach, and I knew immediately it was one that so many handlers could relate to:
How do I keep myself calm and positive when my dog is really not in the best mood, really active, and not listening because she just wants to go? I think we need our o...
Ever feel like a different handler in competition than you do in practice? In training, you and your dog flow together effortlessly. But once you step into the ring, something shifts—nerves creep in, mistakes happen, and suddenly, your solid skills feel shaky.
You're not alone. This disconnect is c...
