As was the way with most things we did together, Lexi loved training and running Agility courses. No matter where we were, if she saw agility obstacles, she would go and run them. When we were learning the weave poles, the instructor told us to lead our dogs through the first pole, then to let them run straight along the side to get used to the poles. Lexi, being the precocious pup that she was, did a perfect weave first time out (with no previous training).
When we were practicing, she was very patient with me (thank you, Lexi) when I would get confused about which obstacle was next. She would simply go to her favorite – the V ramp – and run it over and over until I got my bearings.
Today, while going through a box of Valentine decorations we will use for our Dance Class Valentine Party, I came across a forgotten memory. These are our certificates of completion for Agility 1: Foundation; Agility 2: Obstacles; and Agility 3: Sequences.
Toward the end of the Sequences Course, our turn had come at the starting line. The instructor, with timer in hand, asked if we were ready. Looking down, I said, “Are you ready, Lexi?” In answer, Lexi shot toward the first obstacle, with me a split second behind her. I faintly heard the instructor call, “I guess she was ready!” I think, if Lexi hadn’t been totally focused on her task, her reply would have been, “I was born ready.”
Xena Schnauzer Warrior Princess with Lucy and Chia 
Oh Dennis, you and your mama have a special relationship too. You are a happy boy when you get to learn something new! ❤ Freestyle dance worked for Lexi right up until the end since it can be as gentle as we make it.
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hello amy its dennis the vizsla dog aww hay wot a nice memree of yore time with lexi!!! i reemember wen i yoozed to do adjilitee with my mama that is why i git so eksited wen we wurk heer in the howse eeven tho i kannot do the running and the jumping ennymore i stil like wen mama helps me lern just like lexi did with yoo!!! ok bye
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Sam enjoys listening to the beat of a different drummer, that is…one who will cater to his every poodle whim. 🙂
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LOL! As you well know, it’s all in finding out what they enjoy most and making it fun for you both. I know Sam is an awesome therapy dog. 🙂
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I tried agility with Sam. He prompted gave me a look that told me he’d be taking a cab. 😝
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She is still hurdling over Sid and Shelby. I haven’t tried an agility jump. She is too thick headed to comply.
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It’s so true. I hope to build a different partnership with Lucy. I think she will really enjoy that.
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An excellent peek into Lexi and your world….together you made an awesome team.
Shoko and Kali
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What a wonderful bonding memories!!
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There will never be another one quite like Lexi, that’s for sure. She also had personality oozing from her ears. 🙂
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“Disobedience class!” She jumped over the other dogs! WOW! I wish I could have seen that. 🙂
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Deerest Lexi was trulee amazin an gifted Lady Amy!!!
Mee still missess her to this day….
***paw kissesss*** Siddhartha Henry xxxx
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When I took Sophie for disobedience class, the teacher had an agility course set up. Sophie refused to go over any of the jumps. When we got home, she hurdled over her siblings. Typical Sophie.
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Yes, I’ve been there, cried, smiled, commented. Thank you, Christmas and Robin.
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Lexi had quite a bit of talent! Oh, I wanted to say that today Oreo and I worked together to write a tribute to Lexi to welcome her into the new Blogville Portrait Hall. You can check it out on my blog today!
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I just finished reading it, and wiping my tears. The residents of Blogville care about each other. May that never change.
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BaaaaWaaaah… KISMET’s Comment…
Lexi got a BLOGVILLE HONOR today… WE are so happy about that. Blogville is such a FABULOUS and CIVILIZED place.
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Of course you would have, Kissie. 🙂
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It took teamwork, always with a thought of what we both liked and could do. Thankfully, our interests were mostly the same. (I didn’t like chasing squirrels.)
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🙂 🙂
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I don’t know why I was always surprised when my name was included in recognitions. I guess I always thought of it as Lexi doing well. But in truth, we were always a team.
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I would have flown through that course.
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We love watching agility. It’s amazing the things you guys can do
Lily & Edward
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Agility would probably be a great thing for Sweet Williams pent up energy for me I would crash and burn. Why you both got your names on the certificates. Good job Amy.
Sweet William The Scot
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Bwahahaha! I am sure you have many other talents, Cupcake. My husband can’t catch a ball either (for real!) but he is the smartest person I know.
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You are right, Kristiina. She was like a savant at any kind of performing. But without the other disabilities that sadly often come with it.
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I couldn’t believe it when I saw them in there. I am usually much more careful about storing things in the proper place, but what a tearfully wonderful surprise.
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What a wonderful memory. Thank you for a Monday morning smile!
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Such a smartie! We love you Lexi. Mom is still trying to teach me to fetch a ball. Duh.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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This post made me think that some children, as some pets, somehow know things what they shouldn’t know. I mean some children play piano like a master at the age of two, some play chess, some understand maths, and I have a feeling that Lexi was one of them, as you said, she was born ready. I just don’t know how it is possible, but it is.
Kristiina
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what a talented girl… and yes she was born ready… ready, to bring joy to you and to her friends… It’s so great that you still have the certificates, they are wonderful memories ….
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