Cheryl Mentink & Sir Toby James

Cheryl Mentink

& Sir Toby James

Toby is a rescue border collie. I adopted him from a pet resort almost 2 years old.  When I got him,

he had separation anxiety and major confidence issues.  Noises and strangers scared him. Water terrified him.

One year later, he is a different dog.  He’ll snuggle up to anyone to get a pet or two, (or until he’s satisfied that he’s finished - - trust me he’ll let you know). He has received his CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate.

He amazingly achieved his HTADI-g (beginner herding) working geese after 5 months with Nola as his handler. He loves to splash around in Nola’s pond.

Toby was a challenge at agility from the beginning. Every contact has been a trial in itself but we celebrate every success. Now we can do every contact. That’s my boy!!!

Here’s Toby’s Top 10 Reasons He Loves Coming to Performance Dogs In Action

  10.         I love being around dogs who know how to behave.

   9          There are so many things to do around here.

   8          Dog people are really friendly and love to pet me!!

   7          Agility & Herding Trials at my home away from home

   6          Oh yes, my birthday party with all my dog buddies!!

   5          Mom & I spend quality time together.

           4          I got over my fear of the teeter-totter.
3          I got my beginner herding title! 

             2    By the way, have you seen Nola’s pond?.....and

#1 Nola is the most positive trainer around!!

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