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Hi all!
Back from the Wag It Games seminar weekend. Maggie did GREAT on Saturday but I have no video of Saturday 🙁 But here's one from Sunday where she did a run thru on the game called "Shadow Skills". If any of you are familiar with Rally Obedience, it is similar to that except the dog will at times work on either side of you – right AND left vs. just left in Rally. As we get to a sign, we perform what is on the sign. Shadow Skills has less stationary(sitting/downing) than in traditional Rally obedience, so that will be good for Maggie!
You'll notice she was having a hard time sitting 🙁 No, she's not being obstinate…I have found lately, since she's been able to be outside more now that winter is gone…due to getting more exercise, she gets tired/weak when I try to ask for a sit sometimes….Sooooo, based from the Live Chat with Dr. Waldman(THANK YOU ADMIN AND DR. WALDMAN!), I have ordered two FitPaws balance pads for her to work on to try to strengthen her up more to try to help her with sitting more.
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Wow Maggie MooMoo - that is impressive! You are putting us all to shame with your tricks!
That is one serious fluff tail, too!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Cometdog,
Since you commented on Maggie's tail....I'll give you the history on Maggie being AgileCowDog 🙂
So, you all know she used to compete in agility....hence the "agile" part....
Well, the CowDog comes from her coat pattern AND that fluffy tail of hers....sorta looks like a cow's tail, doesn't it? Lots of fluff at the end but up closer to her body not much hair!
It was my brother that once said, because we don't know Maggie's parentage, that she MUST have holstein cow in her....given her size, her coat pattern and that tail! 😉
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Lookin' good there Moooogie! [Image Can Not Be Found]
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
That is amazing...just amazing...there were times I could swear there were four legs....not that she needed it, it would have just been in her way.....now I have to go look and see the stuff about her...how old is she and all...I am beyond impressed
Maggie Mo,
You look so beautiful (as usual) and extra Hoppy! Glad Mom and you could spend this weekend together....and of course, always good to see you!!! 
Moogie, you are poetry on paws there, you look sooo beautiful! Thanks for sharing. We added you to our Tripawds video playlist. Keep 'em coming!
And you're very welcome for the chat, we're so glad it helped.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Maggie, you look awesome! Way to go! Holly has trouble sitting lots of the time - she's also a rear amp. She can sit better on carpet than on smooth surfaces. I'll have to check out those fit paws you mentioned - thanks for reminding me!
And her tail was one of the first things we noticed - it's beautiful! (as is she!) Mooo!
Holly and Holly's mom
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
It's nice to hear(well not really but you know what I mean) that Holly has trouble sitting at times too. Yes, Maggie has an easier time sitting on rugs too…but she has trained in that same building before and had no issues with the rubber mats.. This was day 2….Day 1 she was fine with her sits in there. Muscle fatigue… gotta get more core work done on her!!
This is where I ordered my FitPaws balance mats:
http://www.clea.....entCat=400
I searched on Amazon first to see if I could find something cheaper but couldn't…. Cleanrun is a place I shop alot.
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
maggie said:
This is where I ordered my FitPaws balance mats …
Thanks for the link! We just found Fit Paws Balance Mats for $33.95 at Active Forever ($36.95 at CleanRun). Others can save a couple bucks and support Tripawds by purchasing here …
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
That sure is a pretty dog in that picture!
Maggie MOOggie MooMoo,
Where I come from, we call them dairy cows. You are our official AgileDairyCowDog (with big ears)!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Ok...Comet....do you REALLY think I have big ears? Noooo....I don't think so! 😉
Maggie
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Not so much if you were an elephant!!!! 
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
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