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Thank you!!

Awww - thank you! That is such a kind thing to say ❤ Good luck on your journey!!!

She’s a Toller :)

Yes - I had four runs and I did them all FEO. My goal for entering was to have Sole run on dirt before we head to AKC Nationals. Running on dirt around here is rare! And I just wanted to test out some skills and also have the chance to give her lots of positive reinforcement.

Good question! That was so long ago, I don’t really remember all the steps I did with her. But now with young dogs I first spend time making sure they feel really comfortable on the narrow board, including turning around. I have also used the “tip assist” tool to get them confident running to the end of the board stable. Then I start adding tip. I think if you search for “teeter” on my channel you will find videos with presto. There is also one Playlist that has videos of some of his early stages.

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That is awesome!!! Congratulations!! ❤

Thank you - it’s wonderful to have her back playing again!!

Thank you! I am really happy that he is now thinking hard about staying in for all 12 :) I don’t know if it’s obvious on the video, but when I watch him in real time, I can see him take an extra fraction of a second in those last few poles to get it right ❤️ He had good weaves before his injury, but it’s been worthwhile taking a step back to rebuild his confidence!

Oh no!! I’m so sorry! Hope you have a good professional you can work with on rehab - it has helped so much with my kiddos!

I learned this game from a Susan Garrett course, but I don't recall the exact origins. I'm using it with Presto to work on his independence for solving problems and eventually taking obstacles. This blog from Fenzi Dog Sports Academy describes the idea more fully: www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/blog/building-obstacle-independence-and-confidence-at-distance-for-agility

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That’s awesome!!! Congratulations!!! Agility is pretty addictive 😜

@@teamtolleragilityathletes1540 Super addictive you mean!

No, just the surgery in February. I'm being careful with her recovery to make sure she is ready to return to sport.

A backside slice is “push” and backside wrap is “dig”.

@@teamtolleragilityathletes1540 I love those commands

It can vary, but if there is a toy/circumstance where they are interested in tugging, I would try to keep food out of it. I would keep the tugging brief - the reward might be another toy for them to switch to, or it might be letting them win, or it might be chasing the toy. It could take some experimenting to confirm what part of toy experience is the “fun” part. 😊

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She had a mast cell tumor on her shoulder.

@@teamtolleragilityathletes1540 I hope she's getting better.

When will you be able to run her in agility again?

@@MeganLapcinski I don’t know yet. First, we’ll need to get results on the tumor and whether she requires more treatment for that. But assuming that’s good news, we have an appointment with a rehab specialist later next month so that’s when we’ll map a plan for hopefully returning to sport.

@@teamtolleragilityathletes1540 I hope she will be able to, she's amazing at agility just like all your tollers.

For the recall or for the pinwheel?

@@teamtolleragilityathletes1540 for the recall from the coyotes.

@@MeganLapcinski Her recall was just her name, so-lay.

He is just transitioning from rehab to back to sport, so I was able to run him well below his height since he was running NFC. He is working in bridling more rear end strength so he can go back to full height soon.

Whoops - building more rear end strength:)