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Post by patch on Dec 6, 2008 2:24:34 GMT 1
I`ll be starting up some threads soon about Agility, so if you do agility yourself please do offer your experience and tips, or if you have never tried agility do throw us your questions and we`ll help get you started - does`nt matter what variety of dog you have, nor from breeder source or rescue, and for many a dogs a disability does`nt prevent them being able to do some or all agility elements, so whether purely for a bit of extra fun or with aspirations to compete, and with big or small dogs, as long as your dog is old enough to start, [ min 12 months ], lets see if we can get more out there to dip a toe into the addictive world of agility
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Post by reclaimingrebus on Dec 10, 2008 0:05:28 GMT 1
Hi Patch nice to cyber-see you!
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Post by patch on Dec 10, 2008 0:56:54 GMT 1
Where the heck have you been !! I thought you`d dropped off the edge of the world, it`s brilliant to hear from you, it`s been far too long since we has a good gossip !!!!!!!
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Post by reclaimingrebus on Dec 11, 2008 14:06:59 GMT 1
we've had a bad spell of injury and sickness, which has meant that what spare time there is has been hoovered up. Maisie, my last agility hope is in rehab after a really nasty leg injury, and she won't be competing again. still, I'm hoping she'll be fit enough to do some cani-cross, (if I ever get fit enough myself), and we're going to do some back-packing.Looking forward to the agility threads, it was a huge part of my life for a long time, and I still miss it
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Post by patch on Dec 12, 2008 1:15:57 GMT 1
I`m so sorry you`ve had a rough time and that lovely Maisie has had to retire I think you met my Lurcher, Fluke, at Burnham ? He won`t be competing as he has an unfortunate disposition toward dogs he does`nt know but if you are ever over my way you are more than welcome to do some training with him if you`d like to keep your hand in so to speak, he`s very willing, loves his agility, and will run for anyone who flashes him a smile and a treat [ bring your own oxygen tank, he`s a bit of a speed demon ]
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Post by reclaimingrebus on Dec 18, 2008 14:41:24 GMT 1
Thanks Patch. If you've got a spare pair of achilles tendons, they'd come in useful, too!
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Post by patch on Dec 20, 2008 5:56:18 GMT 1
I raise your pair of knackered achilles tendons and see you with shot knee`s, a dodgy hip, and a torn rotator cuff Do you remember how teeny and scrawny my Silk was when you met her [ at Ipswich ] ? You would`nt recognise her now ;D
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Post by reclaimingrebus on Jan 5, 2009 13:16:30 GMT 1
OK, OK I fold! Bless her, she was a tiny little thing. Obviously blossoming with you Patch
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Post by marijka on Jan 22, 2009 10:27:15 GMT 1
Do you know if a dog with hip dysplasia would be ok doing a very mild agility training course? My girl loves to do new things and I think she'd thrive on agility but am worried that it will make her hurt... Any suggestions? (this would only be for fun for her and not competing!!!)
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Post by reclaimingrebus on Jan 26, 2009 21:48:46 GMT 1
Patch is an expert on what a challenged dog can and can't do. My eldest boy Rob actually had hip dysplasia, and he competed till he was 71/2, never going lame and rarely having a pole off. It wasn't until he hurt his back and was x-rayed that we found out)If you can build the muscle up, it acts as a bandage holding the joint together. I'm sure she'll be along soon to give you some advice.
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