Clementine – Australian Cattle Dog, CRN 061079
When Aly first adopted Clem, she was terrified of everything and flyball helped her find her confidence. She’s known in the Region for barking sass all the way down the lane. She will run in any position and has assisted in the training of dozens of new flyball dogs on the fine art of passing. Shortly after CanAm 2015, Clementine came up lame in her left rear leg. X-rays showed osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and the decision was made to amputate her leg. With a tournament just six weeks away the club was scrambling to find a replacement – assuming her flyball career was over. The surgeon had no doubt she would be back in the lanes and to everyone’s surprise (including her owner’s), she was able to run in that tournament – and only a half second slower than she had run 7 weeks prior at CanAm, and with no errors! Aly and Clem are two regular faces in Region 19 and Clem’s enthusiasm is loved by all the meet her! She is currently enjoying partial retirement and still competing (very lightly) in flyball, agility and nosework. I is my honor and privilege to nominate Clementine as Region 19’s MVP!
Nominated by Phantom Flyers
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