Ron Atkinson
Premium Member
That's Fantastic, What an accomplishment. Congratulations!!!
Another Flyball Update
- Thread starter Jess041
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Calliesmom
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Calliesmom
Moderator
Congrats Jess and Missy- way to go
Sharon7
Moderator
WOW!!!!!! Big congratulations to Missy and Jess. What a feat, go Missy!! 
Jess041
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what? you were in Alabama and you didn't let us know
Yes, we were in Clanton Oct 20th-23rd last year. We got there late on Thursday, played Flyball on Fri, Sat, Sun. Sunday after the tournament I drove to Georgia to visit my aunt and uncle for a few days. I’m not sure when we’ll be back in that region. We love our region 14 friends, but Dixie Flyers isn’t hosting anymore, so the tournaments are in Kentucky and Tennessee. Missy is almost 12 so I’ve decided we’re done traveling out of state until Roxie (aussie puppy) is running full time. She debuted at her first tournament 2 weeks ago and did awesome! So we might start traveling again in 2024.
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Jess041
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Yes, she finally reached #6. I’m pretty sure that’s as high as she’ll get because the #5 dog has 90,000 points and that would be at least 2 more years of running full time for her to pass them. She has 76k right now. I’m still not sure she’ll get to 80k. She’s doing great health-wise so far and doesn’t appear to have any arthritis or anything. She’s still having a blast playing, so I’ll let her play as long as she’s up for it!
In other news, 2 weeks ago she earned another flyball title! Multibreed Onyx. So 20k points running on multibreed teams.
Caro
Moderator
Hey congrats. Gosh I remember when Missy was just starting out.
Kismet has been doing flyball but she doesn't have the passion for the ball like Tully did
Kismet has been doing flyball but she doesn't have the passion for the ball like Tully did
Jess041
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A long awaited update!
In September, Missy earned her 80k title. She had a great year of racing, but I did start letting her share a spot, meaning she wasn’t running full-time.
After we got home from visiting my parents for Christmas, Missy started limping on her front paw. I thought she might have overdone it with all the stairs at their house, so I watched it for a few days. I ended up taking her to the vet and they suspected arthritis, considering her age. X-rays on her front legs confirmed some arthritis in her elbows and wrists. It’s not bad enough that they are suggesting adequan or librela. But we are switching up her joint supplements and got an anti-inflammatory to give as needed.
At this point, I’m pretty certain she’s retired from flyball. She turned 13 on January 8th and had a very long and successful career. The vet said she could still compete, I would just have to give her the anti-inflammatories for a few days ahead of a tournament weekend, and then a few days afterwards. I’m just not really comfortable doing that. She does love playing flyball so it’s kinda hard to say she can’t play anymore, but she can have some fun at practices. But it just doesn’t seem fair to have to load her up on meds for the sake of competing.
She’s still ending her career as the #6 pointed sheltie in NAFA with over 80,000 points, which is awesome!
In September, Missy earned her 80k title. She had a great year of racing, but I did start letting her share a spot, meaning she wasn’t running full-time.
After we got home from visiting my parents for Christmas, Missy started limping on her front paw. I thought she might have overdone it with all the stairs at their house, so I watched it for a few days. I ended up taking her to the vet and they suspected arthritis, considering her age. X-rays on her front legs confirmed some arthritis in her elbows and wrists. It’s not bad enough that they are suggesting adequan or librela. But we are switching up her joint supplements and got an anti-inflammatory to give as needed.
At this point, I’m pretty certain she’s retired from flyball. She turned 13 on January 8th and had a very long and successful career. The vet said she could still compete, I would just have to give her the anti-inflammatories for a few days ahead of a tournament weekend, and then a few days afterwards. I’m just not really comfortable doing that. She does love playing flyball so it’s kinda hard to say she can’t play anymore, but she can have some fun at practices. But it just doesn’t seem fair to have to load her up on meds for the sake of competing.
She’s still ending her career as the #6 pointed sheltie in NAFA with over 80,000 points, which is awesome!
SheepOfBlue
Premium Member
EXCELLANT for you! I know it is hard but I have seen people do questionable things to get their dog one more level. Missy's health is #1 and she has achieved so much. Time to retire and be proud of her, very good on you taking care of her first. Though I suspect she will be trying to con you while at tournaments 
We had someone racing a dog for months to get to a Onyx when the dog was on his last years (unlike Missy who is in good health otherwise)
Oh and unlike that dog, who the vet would not have cleared, Missy might be able to sneak a couple in now and then.
We had someone racing a dog for months to get to a Onyx when the dog was on his last years (unlike Missy who is in good health otherwise)Oh and unlike that dog, who the vet would not have cleared, Missy might be able to sneak a couple in now and then.
RikyR
Premium Member
Good to hear that Missy is doing well. Thirteen and still able to compete is quite an accomplishment!