Meet Finley
This submission is by Elaine Hopkins, whose everyday Hero Dog is Finley, a Cockapoo.
My Dog is My Hero Because…
I Knew I Could!!!
My Mom thought I might be too old. After all I was 8 years old.
I knew I could!
She was worried that I would get too tired and out of breath. But she pooped out before I did.
I knew I could!
I have been dreaming of the day when I could show everyone the tricks I could do.
I knew I could!
I am Finley, the Fierce Warrior, small but mighty. Nothing scares me like my little brother who is afraid of everything.
In my dreams I am jumping over hurdles and balancing on a teeter totter. I can fly through the air, light as a feather. If you see me sleeping and my legs are twitching, that is what I am doing in my dreams.
I knew I could!
When the day finally came for my first Agility 1 class, I marched into the room with my head held high and my tail wagging with
anticipation. Ah, so many treats and so many tricks to do. I am in heaven.
Then my turn came and I nailed it! Every time I do a trick, my Mom gives me a treat – the good kind that is soft and smelly. Bring ’em on.
I knew I could!
After 30 minutes all of the teachers knew what I always knew. I was born and bred for this.
They promoted me and my little (big) sister Sunshine to Agility 2 because “we rock”! In fact she calls me her little Rock Star.
I knew I could!
When we got home I drank a whole bowl of water and then crashed on the nice cool wood floor. I dreamt of strutting my stuff and leaping with joy.
I heard my Mom say….
“I am so proud of Finley.
I knew he could!”
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