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Joyful Dogs Dog agility is a competitive sport in which the handler guides her dog through an obstacle course. At all competition levels, agility should be JOYFUL!

I started agility in 2007 at Austin K-9 Xpress Agility Training Club with my Border Collie/Lab mix, Amiga. I loved it, and continued taking classes with various instructors while also learning more about the sport through books, DVDs, online material, and seminars. By 2012, I had started teaching agility classes, which I continue to do whenever I have the time! I currently teach Beginner and Level

2 (Foundation Skills) Agility Classes at Austin K-9 Xpress. My first agility dog, Amiga, had to retire early from the sport due to arthritis, but I currently compete with my sheltie/terrier mix, Chiquita. In January 2016, we won a spot on the USA Team that traveled to the IFCS World Agility Championships in The Netherlands. We continued to compete in the US for several years. In 2017, we made the Grand Prix Finals at USDAA Cynosports (Nationals). Chiqui is now retired from agility. I have started competing in USDAA and UKI with my young Hungarian Mudi, Okos.

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09/04/2024

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It’s almost summer so it’s that time of year when people assume that “dog in a car” = “danger” = “I must act”. NOStop. ...
06/02/2024

It’s almost summer so it’s that time of year when people assume that “dog in a car” = “danger” = “I must act”. NO

Stop. Calm down. Make observations. Evaluate the context.

Is the dog panting? Is the dog lethargic? How hot and sunny is it? Is the car parked in the shade? How much situational awareness do you have (ie do you know how long the car has been there and how cold the interior was when it was turned off)?

By taking unnecessary and possibly illegal actuon, Ignorant Busybodies make it harder for dog owners like me to give their dogs safe and enriching adventures in the summer. Even in Texas I was able to safely leave my dogs in the car with careful planning (finding shade, how much I pre-cooled the car, and extremely short time away from the car). But I never knew if my careful planning would be undone by some ignorant and panicked human. And I was the victim of harmful, ignorant meddling several times.

Please do not have a knee-jerk reaction to “dog in car”. Stop. Evaluate. Taking well-meaning action can cause real harm so THINK before you act.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

From Tyson Richards
~Starscream

In fact I did not know. Very cool!
05/08/2024

In fact I did not know. Very cool!

Did you know?! All 13 of Silvia Trkman's DVDs are now available as streaming videos in the Learning Center. Whether you want to teach your dog running contacts, fabulous weaves, tight turns, or brilliant foundations, Silvia has a DVD for that!
➡️ The Easiest Way to Running Contacts
➡️ Foundations Revisited
➡️ Xtreme Foundations
➡️ Foundations Fun
➡️ Heeling Is Just Another Trick
➡️ Cik & Cap Turns
➡️ Tricks for a Great Bond
➡️ Tricks for Better Thinking Skills
➡️ Fun, Fast & Fabulous Weaves
and more!
See them all here: https://www.cleanrun.com/category/online_dog_training_classes/online_dog_agility_courses_by_instructor/silvia_trkman_agility_training_dvds/index.cfm

Austin-area peeps! Please share. Gizmo is a young, sweet male tabby cat looking for his forever home. Must be indoor-o...
04/25/2024

Austin-area peeps! Please share. Gizmo is a young, sweet male tabby cat looking for his forever home. Must be indoor-only. Lol at that face! ❤️🥰

(Currently being fostered at a home in Austin with 2 other cats.)

Meet Gizmo, a young (approximately 1 year), vibrant soul with a heart full of love. His sweetness is undeniable, winning hearts with his gentle purrs, fervent trill at mealtime, eager greetings, and soft nuzzles. Gizmo’s playful side is a joy to behold, with his energetic antics and charming games...

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