The timer started, and Lad was off like a rocket.
The golden retriever threaded through a hoop, then cleared one jump, then another! And another! And — what’s that over there?
He paused, momentarily distracted by the many smells, sights and sounds that filled the arena. His handler, Peter Tooker, got him back on track after a few seconds with a quick command.
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