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 Diane Peters
Mayer, M.S.W., is a psychotherapist and performance anxiety
coach in private practice in Doylestown, PA, with a masters degree in
clinical social work. Diane is the
author of: articles in Clean Run Magazine; Conquering Ring Nerves: A
Step-by-Step Program for all Dog Sports, Howell/Wiley, 2004; The
Everything Health Guide to Controlling Anxiety, 2005; Overcoming
School Anxiety AMACOM, July, 2008.
Participants learn exercises and techniques,
then practice what they’ve learned with their dogs throughout the day in
simulated show situations. This is an
intense learning program. Because of its interactive nature of and
individualized practice time, the number of working participants is
limited to 25. There is no limit on auditors.
Practice time is split approximately 40%
without dogs and 60% with dogs. The program is beneficial for the novice
as well as seasoned competitor. |
 The
Conquering Ring Nerves Program
contains exercises and techniques adapted from a number of disciplines
including: psychology, yoga/meditation, breath work, theater arts, and
sports psychology. |
Does your dog:
 | Avoid looking at you during competition |
| Shut down in training sessions |
| Shut down in the ring |
| Lag or respond to signals too slowly |
| Get frantic and out of control |
| React to your ring nerves |
| NQ frequently |
| And saddest of all, not want to compete with
you? |
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Learn how to channel your “nerves” into a blue ribbon performance. See the
difference a day makes!
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Understanding performance
anxiety
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Stopping panic
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Getting and staying
relaxed
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Concentration under
pressure |
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Stopping obsessive
thinking about past performances and worrying about future ones
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Turning off negative
self-talk |
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Staying connected with
your dog in the ring
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Being centered in the ring
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Building confidence
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Using guided imagery to
reach peak performance |
Working spots are limited to 25,
and reservations for working spots must include a $50 deposit. Deposits are
non-refundable after February 10, 2008. Spaces may be transferred to another
participant.
Working
spot (limit of 25):
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Early reservation (prior to
January 15, 2009) $100 |
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After January 16, 2008
$120 |
Auditors
(unlimited) $ 30
Pup-A-Razzi accepts: cash,
check, Visa and Mastercard.
Please click here to download the PDF sign-up form!
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