Talk to yourself and the dog. Of course you don't need too much adrenaline and it may take you some time to get the balance right. Also the natural level of adrenaline will vary according to the 'level' of show that you are competing in - if you are at the 'Nationals' you may need to take some extra measures to calm yourself down to a 'normal' level. A heart rate monitor can help you find the fine line where you will perform at your best - you don't need anything fancy, you can get some simple heart rate monitors that double as watches and don't cost a small fortune. Problems, Show vs. Home Running a Trial.
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