Wilderness dogs are able to cross ravines on fallen trees with the grace of a ballerina. Disaster dogs tiptoe along metal beams and concrete suspended above danger without concern.
They did not know they had back legs…
They had to be taught.
The tire ladder is daunting.
It is there to teach dogs that in fact, they have back legs. Those feet in the back simply follow the front feet. A search dog must learn otherwise.
The tire ladder is scary.
Most dogs decide to not even try.
It has huge holes that you can see right through to the ground.
You could fall into one.
But…
With a brave heart
And a few helping hands
Any obstacle can be overcome.
Yeah, I earned it
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