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Lisa Kim

Handler · Sunny

Jan 23, 2026, 12:52 PM EST

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Boardwalk was too windy

Turned around early. No shame in calling it when conditions aren't right.

6 Comments

TwoDayTrainer
Did you film it for your trainer or just wing it? Prime finally nailed something like this after weeks of ugly reps.
Jan 23, 2026, 3:52 PM EST
Marcus Finn
Checkout lines teach patience for both species. you handled that better than I would have. Following for part two.
Jan 26, 2026, 8:52 AM EST
RunWithRex
Random Tuesday thought Cart aisles during rush hour are underrated hard mode. Was this a weekday or weekend crowd? (two weeks ago for us).
Jan 28, 2026, 5:52 AM EST
Maria Sandoval
Shiva and I are working on the same skill right now. Also thunder nights are a whole separate training plan.
Jan 29, 2026, 9:52 AM EST
Sara Ibrahim
Checkout lines teach patience for both species. We figured it out after our trainer tweaked the plan.
Feb 1, 2026, 5:52 AM EST
RunWithRex
Following along because, calling it early is smart handling not failure — food court leave-it drills never end.
Feb 3, 2026, 6:52 AM EST

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