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Tell us about yourself: I live in South-eastern Massachusetts with my husband and our three dogs. One of these is a 2 yr old Dutch Shepherd named Ember. I got her from NADSR in 2010. We like to compete in dock-diving and disc dog competitions and trying anything new!
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I just wanted to brag a little about our disc dog competition today. I found a local group on Friday that was having an indoor toss and fetch competition today so we signed up. I took Ember to one competition last year and did ok but today was awesome! My throwing was much better indoors and Ember took first place! We play all the time at home but I was worried she would be distracted or crazy at the event. She walked by tons of people and dogs and stayed totally focused on me and her frisbees! I was very proud of her. Later in the day we had a chance to do some quiet work on her mat on the sidelines and she did very well, even taking treats and offering behaviors. Everyone at the event was super friendly and helpful and they are having three more winter events I hope to take part in. I am hoping this means that 2012 is going to be our year! :D
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thats fantastic!!!! Pictures?????
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That is very cool. Congrats on the success.

And I agree, I want to see pictures and maybe video :D
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Very cool, and congrats!
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Tell us about yourself: I live in South-eastern Massachusetts with my husband and our three dogs. One of these is a 2 yr old Dutch Shepherd named Ember. I got her from NADSR in 2010. We like to compete in dock-diving and disc dog competitions and trying anything new!
Location: Norton, MA

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I didn't go with anyone to today's competition so I didn't get any video or pics. Here are some pics of the competition we did last year, though. My husband is now feeling guilty he didn't come so I am hoping to have some pics of our next outing... ;)
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Bravo! :stickman: :party2:
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What fun! When is it safe, physically, to ask them to start these types of activities? I'm always afraid of damage to hips before maturity.
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Fantastic !!! :jive:
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Tell us about yourself: I live in South-eastern Massachusetts with my husband and our three dogs. One of these is a 2 yr old Dutch Shepherd named Ember. I got her from NADSR in 2010. We like to compete in dock-diving and disc dog competitions and trying anything new!
Location: Norton, MA

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Most people recommend similar time lines to agility training for disc dogs. I wouldn't start any flips or big jumps until 16-18mos. There is no problem with them learning sequences, chasing rollers or low discs short distances. Most people find with playing frisbee, the dogs pick it up right away and then not much else matters to them except how YOU through the disc. The human element is the hardest to learn. If you are interested in getting started or learning new tricks check out www.pvybe.com. Ron Watson is awesome and posts a lot of articles and videos. Good stuff!
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Awesome action shots and great accomplishment! Cloud 9 is great, ain't it? :D
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Congrats! Looks like fun.
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:yeah:
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wow, some great shots!! And ues, we need pics of your next outing :mrgreen:
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