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Training Novak in disc slowly
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3 October 2017 - 3:21 pm
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Hi, its been a while! Hope everyone and every dog/cat is doing well. We are doing great here. Novak is still rocking it on 3! I decided to train him slowly back to play disc, he really loves it and with his drive around the house, I don't think it will be dangerous for him...I mean, he's already a daredevil everywhere around the house LOL I know he's more at risk of an injury, but Im being extra careful. So our main goal is to make him have more focus, control over the sport. Because he's so excited, he can't stop himself like before, I mean, he will litteraly slide himself to the ground if the disc is on the ground by missing a catch or a throw. So I began to throw a ball to the ground, very short distance with on a stay, then, I release him to get the ball, so he has to stop on 3, bend and then get the ball. If the distance is too long, he will run fast, slide and then get the ball. So ive been doing that time to time.THen I added the disc, short catches, short throws, etc... he's good! He lands good, except few time where his body is twisting, like he's unbalance because of the missing leg. Other than that, he's good. Oh, we still have the problem of the bad throw/catch where the disc go on the floor and he has to get it...he will slide on the floor. I don't know how to resolve that issue... So of course before competing again, I want him to really be solid, Im not sure we will get there, but thats ok too. I just want him to have fun and be safe. I did a video this afternoon, it was our 3rd session.

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3 October 2017 - 10:20 pm
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WHAT YOU AND NOVAK HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IS TRULY A MIRACLE!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Younhafe been soooooo devoted to getting Novak back in tip top shape!  The discipline and commitment it has taken on your part...and his too...to get to this point as to be admired!!   Yiu can really see the strength henhas developed in hus rear leg.  He is so strong and so fit!  Probably more so than he ever has been!! 🙂

My eyes well up when I see how blissfully happynhenis sgain to catchnhis Frisbee!! 🙂   And Novak really is laser focused!  He trulynis "poetry in motio " as he jumps so gracefully and perfectly to catch his prize!

This wull be a "go-to" video whenever anyone questions hiw well a dog can do on three legs!   You have gotten Novak  to this point with great care, unbelievable patience and a fierce determination!

Inhopenyou can take some pride in how far you and Novak have come!   And as hsppy as I am to see Novak enjoying life and doing things he loves, I'm equar as happy for you!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂   You have worked sooooo hard to get to this point!!   All yiur jard work has certainly paid off!!   You have a very, very happy tripawd enjoying life to the fullest!! 🙂

It's such a privilege to be able to travel with you and Novak on this journew!  We looooove celebrating all the monumental victories!! 🙂

Thanks sommuch fornthis uplifting video and great update!  It was so informative learning how yiu two "trained" to be able to start playing Frisbee again.:-) 🙂

Lots of love

Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!

Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!

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6 October 2017 - 8:04 am
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Thanks! We are having fun! He's in great shape right now!

Michigan

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6 October 2017 - 9:26 am
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OMC Novak looks Amazing! He is having a blast & he sure is telling you something too how cute! He is loving it!

Thanks for sharing he always makes us smile

Great job Novak and Mom your guys excel at whatever you try!clap

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31 October 2017 - 12:57 pm
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He looks fabulous, Sandra!

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