Category Archives: Fear

A Long Time Coming

Having a foster dog has been going relatively well. Jagger is really starting to fit in as far as understanding the rules and learning to control himself. He’s no longer blasting around the house like his little nub of a … Continue reading

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The True Root of the Problem

The last two weekends, Risa and I performed a couple freestyle demos. It’s really been a lot of fun showcasing our routines and trying to create more interest in the sport. I find it’s difficult to describe to people; you … Continue reading

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Keep On Dreamin’

“Some dreams keep on getting better. Gotta keep believin’ if you wanna know for sure.” –Eli Young Band When I adopted Risa, I’d been looking for a dog I could take anywhere and do anything with. Anyone who knows Risa … Continue reading

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Freestyle Demo

I just love canine freestyle and I really would love to share the joy of dancing with dogs with others. I haven’t had much luck trying to get a class started; not many people are familiar with the sport. It’s … Continue reading

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Lurcher Reunion

Yesterday, Risa was reunited with her best friend: Rio. It’s been over a year since they’ve seen each other but they were so happy to be reunited again. Rio was up our way for an agility trial: his first ever. … Continue reading

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