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Victor Santos

Handler · Ace

Aug 11, 2024, 10:01 AM EDT

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Squirrel distraction — we recovered

Ace looked at the squirrel and came back to heel. Celebrating the small stuff today.

6 Comments

Diana Lopez
My Cleo would have lost it at the first distraction. Also hotel first nights are always weird smelling.
Aug 15, 2024, 3:01 AM EDT
TwoDayTrainer
This is the kind of update I needed today Reset breathe treat still works on skateboards here. How long was the wait before things clicked? (over the summer for us).
Aug 15, 2024, 5:01 AM EDT
QueryDog
Distraction recovery beats perfect focus every time. We figured it out during holiday crowds.
Aug 15, 2024, 12:01 PM EDT
Helen Brooks
Celebrate the look-back — that is the win. the clerk smile detail made my day. Keep us posted on the next try.
Aug 19, 2024, 9:01 AM EDT
PikaFan92
This is the kind of update I needed today, the mat work payoff is real — pharmacy lines move slower than training progress.
Aug 20, 2024, 5:01 PM EDT
Ben Walsh
Any gear change that helped — harness vs cape? Printed your verify tip for Harley's folder.
Aug 20, 2024, 8:01 PM EDT

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