We plan to have info ready for you by the beginning of next week! Reminder to be on the lookout for the following items to use in the upcoming challenge: *Something for your dog to get one with two front feet *An item that is dog-elbow-height or lower for your dog to get completely on *Something your dog can jump over *Something your dog can go under *Various items your dog can interact with (like going around, etc.) ***Agility equipment is allowed but may not be used as intended for agility (you can go under a jump but not over it, for example). Looking forward to it!

Submissions only in this thread. Please visit the Challenge Announcement thread for the Rules.

Who else plays in Premier Standard with their dog? I think it's becoming our favorite class. Just wanted to share this awesome run from Brady today, it's his 12th Premier STD Q. I think we love it because there is really no pressure to Q & it's just FUN (like T2B!) I messed up our JWW run today so I will just keep watching this to make me feel better 😂🤩

Thank you all for being a part of Backyard Dog Training Matters! I'm so pleased that you all have joined me here in this community. I think we have so much fun, learning, and more to come! NEWS: Be on the lookout for items in and around your house or in another convenient location for use in our December challenge! What will you need? *Something for your dog to get one with two front feet *An item that is dog-elbow-height or lower for your dog to get completely on *Something your dog can jump over *Something your dog can go under *Various items your dog can interact with (like going around, etc.) ***Agility equipment is allowed but may not be used as intended for agility (you can go under a jump but not over it, for example). While I don't want to let the cat out of the bag in this dog group (HAR HAR), I can tell you that you will be allowed access to expert help during the December/January challenge and, if you want to, for a small fee, you will be able to submit your challenge video to a outside judge and earn a title in an existing registry, and get a downloadable certificate AND A RIBBON IN THE MAIL! More info on that to come! In other news, the EXCITING NEWS FOR ME part, I'd like to share that I've written/designed a dog agility coloring book! The book includes the story of a group of gnomes as they set up, warm up, and compete at an agility trial! It's pretty realistic for a coloring book about gnomes :) It's a great gift for agility instructors, competitors, judges, and yourself! It's a super stocking stuffer, and it's awesome for relaxation and focus at agility trials or in your RV at the end of a trial day. Here is your link to check it out further: Dog Agility Coloring Book & Story: Which Gnome & Dog Will Win Today? Thanks again for being part of this community! Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate it, and have a great rest of your week for everyone too!

Ask questions or share your thoughts about this group challenge here! Feel free to share this with your friends and ask them to join us! The Challenge Thread will be opened shortly. I look forward to seeing your entries! **There is no limit on number of dogs entered. Just make separate entries, please.** Backyard Dog Training Matters Nine for November Challenge! Submit 9 different trained behaviors to complete the challenge! Behaviors must be clearly cued, or an explanation of the cue must be provided with the video. No random behaviors can be claimed. Each behavior must be presented separately, so no 1 behavior can count as 2 or more because of the separate parts. (Example: an A-frame performance can’t count for 1. A-frame 2. Two-on/Two-off behavior.) A minimum of 2 behaviors must use a prop or piece of equipment (example, agility jump, obedience dumbbell, hoop, cone). Dogs may exhibit behaviors on a platform or other raised surface without it counting as a prop/equipment as long as it isn’t an integral part of the behavior. A maximum of 5 behaviors may use a prop or piece of equipment. Video submissions must include handler name and dog name. Each behavior must be labeled with the name of the behavior or a description if needed. The label should also include whether it counts as 1 of the 2 required prop behaviors. Preferred: Behaviors are edited together into 1 video with text labels as part of the video, and uploaded to the Challenge thread. Acceptable: Behaviors are uploaded separately into a playlist on YouTube or a similar provider and labels are in the description portion with the link posted in the Challenge thread. Complete the Challenge and receive a downloadable certificate to print or share on social media. DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 11:59PM ET. Good luck! https://www.skool.com/backyard-dog-training-matters-