Two red and white Pembroke Welsh corgis from the same litter competed in agility this past weekend and posed with their parent/handlers.

One of the best things about this weekend was that my brother Gibbs came down to compete as well. Mommy gets so weepy when she reflects on what a blessing it is to have healthy and active 10-year-old dogs in her life.

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I had the most beautiful run…except for that one bar. He had it coming, though, talking smack at me about my Momma…

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I nailed my FAST run this morning. I ran pretty well in my other two runs, but Mayhem crept in here and there. Still, Daddy is super proud of me.

Finn, aka Chaos, decided again that listening to Daddy in the ring was super optional.

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Oh…so much Mayhem today. And we found Finn’s agility alter ego as well: Chaos. 😈

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Clarity Is Kind: Pre-Novice With Layla This week we touched all the pieces that matter: weaves, jumps, tunnels, A-frame work, and those ever-important 2o2o contacts. And through it all, the theme was clarity. Weaves: Commitment First The weaves are starting to feel owned. Layla is driving in with more confidence and staying in because the criteria are clear. Entry matters. Rhythm matters. My job is to support the line and then lead the way.

Pre-novice with Layla = clarity, confidence, and a whole lot of heart. 💙 We’re building brave weaves, thoughtful lines, powerful A-frame practice, and rock-solid 2o2o contacts. When I’m clear, she shines. Come see our laboratory at work! #BlueBlur #Appetitive #TeamLayla #AgilityDog

A red and white Pembroke Welsh corgi poses with the agility ribbons he earned in his first competition this weekend.

Thank you for your love & support. We are thrilled Finn did so well in his first trial. There were so many new smells, sounds and distractions. He learned some good coping techniques. Daddy hopes he’ll be ready to enter standard & jumpers next time.

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What. A. Day! ❤️

Both Finn and I earned Q in FAST today. And, with this run, I earned my Excellent Standard title. Mommy and Daddy are crazy proud of us. ❤️

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Finn had his first agility run in FAST this morning. He was a little distracted at times and went over time, but he got the bonus and earned his first Q! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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A red and white Pembroke Welsh corgi watches his daddy and agility handler get briefed in the ring. He’s waiting (not so patiently) for his time to run.

#ThrowbackThursday to last January at the Rose City Classic dog show waiting for my agility run. We are gearing up for this year. Can’t wait!

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For the record, I was perfect. Daddy’s weird dance in front of that jump is what made the bar drop half way. 🤪

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I had another B match today. Daddy did agility things with me, first in the standard ring, then in the jumpers ring. I was a little distracted by some yummy smells on the ground, but otherwise did pretty good. ~ Finn

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So…what do you think? Did Mayhem drop a bar or was this a clean run?

(The camera shaking at the end was Mommy jump and down with excitement…)

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Tunnel Courage, Contact Zen, and Weave Spice Adventures from a Semi-Private Agility Lesson There are training sessions that feel like study hall and others that feel like a sitcom with athletic stunts. This week’s semi-private lesson with Beth Martin landed squarely in the fun category. Layla arrived ready to play, ready to run, and very ready to let everyone know that tunnels are life choices. The Tunnel Commitment Ceremony…

Layla loved her semi-private agility lesson and turned tunnels, contacts, and weaves into pure fun. If you want the full story of her tiny triumphs and big opinions, the new blog post with video is live. #BlueBlur #TeamLayla #Rlus #AgilityDog

Locked in my 20th Master FAST Q. Five more and I’ll get a bronze title.

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Finn did his first B match today. It’s a chance for newer dogs to try a real course for 90 seconds. Dog and handler can work on anything they want. Finn doesn’t have his weaves yet, so Daddy steered him clear of those. But, otherwise, look at the little dude go!

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I had the most beautiful jumpers run…until Daddy got lost and steered me off course. 😩

No Qs today. Mayhem dropped a bar in each of my earlier runs. 😈

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Daddy and I snuck in a few runs this weekend, our first trial in about 5 months. So much Mayhem, but oh so fun!

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Pedro’s Halloween costume as a Chuckie Doll 🎉
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Runnin' circles around all of us by leaps and bounds. 😁
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Layla Leaps Into Pre-Novice Agility This week Layla proudly graduated to Pre-Novice Agility! 🎉 Watching her progress has been equal parts thrilling and humbling—because as any agility handler knows, every new level comes with its own set of challenges (and homework). Contact Work: Building Confidence Our biggest project right now is contacts—specifically, Layla driving confidently into her 2o2o position (two paws on, two paws off).

Layla says: weave poles? Easy. 2o2o stops? …define ‘stop.’ 😏 Contacts are hard. Snacks are forever. #AgilityLife #BlueBlur #Rplus #AgilityDog #LaylaLeaps

Beginner Agility 3A Week 6: Building Confidence and Clarity This week’s agility training with Layla was all about contacts, confidence for driving, and clarity for weaves. Contacts: Finding the 2o2o Sweet Spot After receiving a WHOLE lotta reinforcement for sitting on a plank in the zone of reinforcement, Layla has decided that sitting in the contact zone is her new interpretation. Creative, but not quite right! Instead, she needs clarity to drive all the way to the end of the contact and land in…

Layla’s latest agility lesson? Sitting pretty in the contact zone isn’t the same as 2o2o 🤦‍♀️. This week was all about clarity: true contacts, confident weaves, and building her drive to go-go-go! Clarity = confidence = joyful runs. 🐾 #BlueBlur #TeamLayla #Rplus #AgilityDog

Front Crosses, Flying Starts, and Focused Fun: Beginner Agility 3A Week 1 This week, Layla and I dove into front crosses — where you change sides while your dog is in front of you. Think of it like a “front” in obedience. Always consider the dog's line to the next obstacle, so when she crosses in front, she sees the next obstacle. Front cross 💡 Pro tip: Leave your front side open so the dog sees her line of travel.

Front crosses, flying starts, and clear lines — Layla and I packed a lot into agility this week! 🐾 See the full breakdown (and training tips you can steal) at Animal Accolades blog. #BlueBlur #AgilityDog #Rplus #TeamLayla

Dog Walk Wins and Weave Pole Progress Today in Beginner Agility 3 Week 4, Layla and I delved into sequences. These sequences tested both her skills and our teamwork. Tunnels, Jumps, Turns, Tire, and Table We started with a series comprising tunnels, jumps, sharp turns, a tire, and the agility table. Layla approached each obstacle with enthusiasm, showcasing her growing confidence in navigating sequences.

Dog walk ✅, weaves 🔥, teeter 💪 — Layla crushed Beginner Agility 3 Week 4! Proud of her focus, flow, and first full dog walk. #AgilityDog #TeamworkInMotion #BlueBlur

Smooth Moves and Focus Forward In this week's installment of our agility journey, Layla and I dove into smooth sequences and maintaining focus. Smooth Sequences: Dance Like Nobody's Watching Mastering agility sequences involves fluidity and communication. While guiding Layla from jump to tunnel to A-frame, remember to keep body language smooth and consistent. Imagine you're dancing through the course, with each move flowing into the next.

Layla’s out here turning tunnels into catwalks and A-frames into runways. Smooth moves, clear cues, and start-line sass—agility week 3 brought the strut. 💃🐾 #AgilityDog #Blue Blur #TeamLayla #BeginnerAgility #DogSportStyle

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🐶💬 “I’m a good dog... and now an agility champ! 💪
Tunnels, hurdles, weaving — I zoom through it all.
This agility set = fun, fitness & major tail wags. 🎉

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Cookies, Crosses, and the Confident Teeter Layla and I had fun in Beginner Agility 3 Week 2. Establish Clear Communication Clear communication is emphasized through body language and verbal cues. Eventually I'll teach cues like "Check check check" to indicate a turn towards me, "Rye rye rye" for right turns, and "Lee lee lee" for left turns. For now, I use consistent body language and hand gestures to guide Layla's movements effectively.

Rear crosses and teeter bravery, —Layla’s agility skills are on the rise! Beginner Agility 3 Week 2 was all about clear cues, confident moves, and cookie-powered spins. 🌀🐾 #AgilityDog #BlueBlur #BorderCollie #TeamLayla #Rplus

Finn: Did you know I’ve been taking agility lessons? I’m still too young to compete (and haven’t learned all the elements yet) but, stay tuned...

If Carson can be Mayhem on Four Paws, I’ve decided my alter ego will be Chaos. 😈

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Exploring with Layla: Beginner Agility Week 5 Highlights This week in our agility journey, Layla and I delved into a dynamic session filled with new challenges and successes. Building on our foundations, we focused on accuracy and communication. We kicked off with a series of jumps, introducing front crosses and navigating tunnels. Layla showed great focus as we tackled three sets of 2x2 weaves at a 20-degree angle. We integrated jumps and tunnels into our weave sequences, enhancing fluidity and collection.

Big week for Layla! She nailed her angled weaves, rocked her new cues (“weave,” “bang,” and “feet”), and brought her usual joy to every jump, tunnel, and teeter. Agility is connection in motion! 🐾✨ #AgilityDog #TeamLayla #Rplus #BorderCollie

Tunnel Vision and Takeoff: Layla Finds Her Flow in Beginner Agility Week 7 Layla hit the agility course this week with ears up, tail high, and her game face on. This session was all about jump-tunnel combos, and Layla brought the energy. She’s learning to read my motion cues, commit to the teeter with more confidence, and adjust her speed without sacrificing enthusiasm. What’s really exciting is seeing her start to understand sequencing. It’s no longer just “do the thing in front of me”—it’s “I see where we’re going, let’s do this together.”

Jump ➡ Tunnel ➡ Teamwork!
Layla hit the course with full focus and fast feet this week. She’s learning to follow my motion, and build speed and smarts. 🐾✨
Clean cues. Big rewards. Tunnel joy. 💥

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This is Charlie, a truly magnificent Border Collie! I normally see him in agility class where he is very focused and attentive. But on this walk yesterday he was ready to let his silliness shine! #dog #bordercollie #dogtongue #dogrunning #agilitydog