I gave out 16 certificates for completed Nine for November Challenges! So awesome! If you guys haven't gotten your certificates yet, please check your messages or take a look at the certificates in the classroom. I may remove that from the community eventually, so please grab yours now! Did I miss your submission? If so, please message me! I want to acknowledge everyone for sure! Thanks! News on the December Challenge will be coming soon.

This week I'm going to be coming at you with some things! I have not one but two new "books" available! I put books in quotes because neither is a traditional training book or novel. The first one is a book of agility drills, so it's made of lots and lots of course maps for backyard agility training. If this is your cup of tea, or if you have a friend or instructor who would appreciate some ready-made nested drills and small space courses, please check out https://www.cleanrun.com/product/ready_to_run_vol_2_agility_skills_drills_for_small_spaces/index.cfm It also comes in an e-book version if you'd like to save on shipping. That version is here: https://www.cleanrun.com/product/ready_to_run_vol_2_agility_skills_drills_for_small_spaces_e_book/index.cfm Please enjoy my promotional material below. HA! If you have any questions, please ask me here or privately. Tomorrow I'll get my second book in the mail and I'll show you what that's all about. It's something COMPLETELY different (not training-related but dog-agility related) and it is my first book available on Amazon! I don't want to share about it until I see a copy since I want to make sure it looks good :) Thanks for being a part of this group!

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!

Today our four‑legged MVP just leveled up to Level 2! Louie’s been crushing the dog‑sports scene, proving that size doesn’t matter when you’ve got heart, hustle, and a whole lot of swagger. From mastering the perfect “stay‑stil‑while‑I‑take‑the‑photo” pose to turning every walk into a runway strut, this little bulldog is the definition of classic loyalty meets modern flair. Louie, you’ve already fetched greatness at two—keep chasing dreams, staying loyal, and showing us all how to roll with style. Drop a or a in the comments if you’re vibing with Louie’s birthday hype! We had a birthday weekend by picking out a gift of java wood, making an apperance at the Flannel Festival Highland games and "Running with the Royals" FastCAT with the Palmetto Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club. Finishing with sleep and cake!

Canva isn't designed as a video editing program, but it sure does a good job of being a video editing program for those of us who need to get stuff done fast and easy. Check out this tutorial and then see if you can upload your dogs' challenge videos a bit easier!