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Originally Posted by Nishasmom  I agree with Whisperwalk; your dog is most likely fine. But I don't think its right to compete with a dog who clearly has hip and elbow problems (which Ostory has stated doing). Competing/working is a little different than helping with balance issues ect. |
you start training a dog for sport long before you would know the condition of the hips or elbows a dog that can compete with the proper drives also has a level of mental intensity that needs worked dogs of this nature are better off doing what they love to do until they are obviously in pain or are reluctant. dogs worked in this nature usually have a longer and more rewarding life than the coach potato dogs