This evening the Aussies (Hunter, Ryder, and Yazzie) enjoyed running a jumpers course from the FRAT agility trial a few weeks ago.  Before dinner we decorated the agility field pavilion with Judy’s handmade paw print tiles and one kid print tile.  Mr. Rankine is on injured reserve due to a paw injury from metal landscape edging. As a reminder be sure to inspect your yards for sharp objects.

Tonight’s dinner theme was California Hippie. The more life seasoned dog coach trainers shared their 60’s memorabilia including hippie jeans; a tee-shirt signed by Crosby, Stills and Nash; and lots of photos capturing the era.

Our menu included:

• Tortellini Salad with fresh carrots, celery, olives, yellow peppers, and a vinaigrette dressing
• Quinoa Black Bean Salad (recipe below)
• Sliders with a variety of toppings including BBQ, coleslaw, blue cheese, bacon, onions, lettuce, and tomato.
• Avacado, mango, chicken skewers (recipe below)
• Ambrosia salad
• Fresh baked rolls from Donna’s bakery – our favorite

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Lately, we’ve been having a blast competing in dog agility trials – the sport that brought Online Dog Coach together. Watch our dog agility informational video to learn more about this exciting sport.

We’ve put together an online dog agility class with free video lessons. Teach your dog warm up exercises – like take a bow and circle – followed by some simple dog agility obstacles – jumps, tunnels, and a wobble board.

Build your own dog agility equipment using our simple instructions, or purchase backyard training equipment using our links to trusted vendors.

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It’s a beautiful evening in Colorado to enjoy a glass of wine and a Jewish pot luck dinner. Our dogs are home resting their paws after a three-day dog agility trial in Castle Rock, CO. The Online Dog Coach star of the weekend is Miss Yazzie who went 3 for 4 and would have been 4 for 4 if her Bubby had not misguided her. In addition, at 11 years old, Yazzie finished 2nd in Excellent Jumpers only to be beaten by Rain (who by the way is a Border Collie) – not too shabby.

Hunter also earned his Excellent Jumpers title. Rankine and Aaron became victim of the Table (sniffing, sniffing, sniffing)… videos to come.

Another highlight was the retired dogs run featuring Kelvin and Shiner. This event, hosted by Front Range Agility Association of Denver a.k.a. FRAT, is a first of it’s kind in Colorado and was a huge hit with the participants and spectators alike. We’ll post that video too.

Tonight we had…

Lamb Meatballs with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Fresh Baked Rye Bread
Carrot and Parsnip Ragout
Judy’s Tzimmis
Jewish Cabbage Rolls
Potato Kugel from The 2nd Ave Deli Cookbook
Cinnamon Cake

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Shake and High Five were the first tricks my cocker spaniel learned when he was a young pup. At 10 years old, he is now teaching my son to high five. As you can see from this video they are both having a blast!

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For those of you in the Denver area, the Front Range Agility Team is holding an American Kennel Club dog agility trial at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock, CO Friday June 11th through Sunday June 12th.

If you are in the neighborhood, stop in for this FREE event and check out local dog agility stars. Also, there will be a special attraction, the Retired Agility Run of Glory, to honor our four-legged friends that have retired from the sport. Online Dog Coach stars, Kelvin and Shiner, can’t wait to join in the fun!

Click here for directions to the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

As always, please do not bring dogs that are not entered and always remind kiddos to ask permission before approaching a dog.

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