Vision

The vision of The Engaged Handler is to aid dog competitors in developing an open mindset and a process focus to achieve performance success in dog sports.

The 10 Characteristics of Engaged Handlers

1. Engaged Handlers are students of their sport
2. Engaged Handlers adopt a process focus and keep things simple
3. Engaged Handlers recognize their internal self-talk and change the dialogue to be positive and uplifting
4. Engaged Handlers address situations that they can control and accept and adapt to situations that are outside of their control
5. Engaged Handlers take the time to build their relationship with their dog and take ownership and accountability when things go wrong
6. Engaged Handlers keep a positive, open mindset
7. Engaged Handlers examine their dedication to training and commit to finding small pieces of time to train
8. Engaged Handlers work on the art of breathing under pressure
9. Engaged Handlers work on their mental game always keeping their thoughts centered and organized, visualizing their performance
10. Engaged Handlers trial when both they and their dog are ready

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