The agility rings buzz with excitement. The competition is tight, and the dogs are on their game today. All manner of dogs and people mill about, watching the rings, performing reconnaissance missions at the vendor booths or warming up. But wait, something is amiss!

The first time through the course, walk the dog’s path and look over the course from your dog’s point of view. Step over the jumps. Okay, you don’t have to walk up the A-frame, but do go to the end and stand at the bottom so you can see what your dog will see.