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Abby's first training class.

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  • Abby had her first training class yesterday and she made me look really bad. I was telling the trainer about all the bad stuff she does and got her to class and she performed like an angel. I was really taken aback, I didn't know what to think. It's like when your car is acting up and you go to the repair shop and it won't do it.:D

  • Glad to hear she did well. She must have heard what you said and wanted to prove you wrong. They are such stinkers!

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