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    The agility thread

    He did not stick his wait. I removed him from the ring in our first run after 2 failed attempts at waiting. 6 hours to our next run and he did wait!!! Got E'd on a part I made a poor handling choice (still getting used to these 6-7 courses) There was going to be another hour or so until our...
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    The agility thread

    We braved the ABC British Agility Championships today. Probably never been colder at a show. On paper we had 3 eliminations. In reality we had a fantastic day. One silly mistake in each of the first 2 runs. The last run was clear but I eliminated him after he broke his wait and I put him...
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    The agility thread

    I am also entered on Sunday (and also Saturday for the ABC). Not trained for a month as all training has been canceled. Hard to get enthusiastic about it.
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    Auto immune… cancer

    My mum's lurcher had an auto immune thing where the body attached it's own platelets She survived and lived to nearly 17 . Steroids were used with unpleasant side effects, but ultimately it worked. She had no further vaccinations in her life.
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    The agility thread

    Me neither. The thought of how many Es we've had this year is terrifying. We have however, had 15 wins , of which 4 have been Grade 6, so we are nearly there. I feel like we have had a ridiculous amount of fastest 5f, usually with a pole down. I constantly remind myself that everyone has a...
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    Racing today

    Looking forward to watching the racing this afternoon and quite like the idea of having a couple of quid on to make it more interesting. Anyone got anything they like the look of. I assume the ground is going to be quite a test. Currently sitting in my van at a dog agility show in the pi##ing...
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    Thank you, I will pass these on. Unfortunately I think distance maybe an issue. Whilst my mum is physically very fit, she has reached the point where driving long distances feels too much, so she would be reliant on a lift. It's encouraging to see they are out there though. Much appreciated.
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    Her previous lurcher was greyhound cross collie and was definitely rough coated. I met the parents
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    To add to the difficulties she will only have a greyhound cross, must be a bitch, preferably rough or broken coated.
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    I think that would be the better option, as I don't think she would be prepared to make the compromises necessary for rescue. Her last 4 dogs have been puppies so she's used to a blank canvas.
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    It didn't go well. Nobody had mentioned that dogs were unable to be viewed between 12 and 1.30 and they unfortunately arrived at 12.05pm. She did fill out an application form. I really think for all sorts of reasons that a puppy is going to be the best option. If anyone knows of any lurcher...
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    Well my mum has gone to a local rescue where there is a lurcher available at under a year old. Only downside I can see is it has separation anxiety but as my mum is mostly around that is workable, hopefully. I am nervously awaiting a message to find out how the visit went.....
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    Super lazy wouldn't suit..... she likes to walk a lot. Probably 3 decent walks countryside a day
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    Which area are you?
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    Looking for ideas for sighthound obsessed mother

    That's very interesting, thank you
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