#Flyball is quickly growing on me because it's high value for him and low mental cost for me

[fayeandknight]

Flyball for Forte!

I didn't bring Faye because the instructor hadn't answered me about it. When I showed up sans corgi the instructor was disappointed as they meant to tell me yes but forgot. Oh well, next time.

Forte absolutely remembered even though it's been a while. The first thing he did was go to the corner there's been a bucket of balls in. When he found no bucket he danced around the instructor and started jumping up and turning on the ramp.

We did the first run on the larger ramp and he was getting nice turns. The second run we moved him to the box which is significantly smaller. It took him a few tries to stop barreling through the plank and actually put his back feet up on the box.

The instructor was really pleased with his quick progress and kept commenting that he lives to work. At one point I tried to use food as a reward for bringing me the ball. But he spit out the beef lung and was much more interested in shoving the ball into my hand.

He mostly turns to the right. But there a few times where I didn't throw the ball because he hadn't put his back feet up on the box so the next time he tried turning to the left. It's really funny to watch people be so impressed with him over something I consider fairly simple. I'm pretty sure Forte would stand on his head if it meant getting the ball.

But it does make me appreciate him to watch him be so eager to work and try out different solutions. He's such a fun dog and is pretty much all in for anything without becoming upset or frustrated. It also makes me grateful for his good natured disposition. For some of his runs we had another person at practice hold onto him. He was entirely unbothered by having a complete stranger hold him by the collar even though he was amped and wanted to run and get the ball.

I just completely and utterly adore him and all the opportunities to play new games his solid temperament open up for us.