This will help your dogs to adjust to their new environment and all of the activities, commotion and new people and dogs they will encounter. Walk them around. Make sure you stick to the dogs' daily routine as much as possible. Avoid feeding them too late or throwing their schedule off too far.
Dogs are sensitive animals.
Before competing, take your dogs for a run and make sure they do not have to go to the bathroom. This will help to warm them up, loosen their muscles and lighten their load. Don't forget to clean up after them. Do not be disappointed if your dog does not do as well as you would like. They will do the best that they can under the circumstances.