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Winter break is over!

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  • JannekeJ

    Tonight we had our first agility training after a looong winter break. After three months of doing only obedience, I thought Tillo would have forgotten how it works…. I couldn't have been more wrong.. I have got such a great dog!! :D:D From minute one he was concentrated. The trainer was also very excited, after every run he was shouting "You go girl! You've got such an awesome dog!!" So I have been walking around with a big smile on my face this entire evening.. I just had to share it! :D:D:D ;)

    We are now curled up on the couch together. I just love my boy :D

    Tillo's website

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  • BasenjimammaB

    We are now curled up on the couch together. I just love my boy

    Sounds so nice
    Glad y'all are back in action, so to speak..

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • Shaye's MomS

    Tilllo is our hero.

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