"Obedience and Flyball Competitor"

Hannah is an exuberant border collie that truly enjoys obedience exercises. The enjoyment she gets makes it fun to train and compete with her.  She was in Flyball competition before Obedience Training.  Tennis balls are still her favorite toys (she has worn down teeth to prove it).   She had hip dysplasia in both hips that ended her Flyball competition, so she started her obedience training. Obedience training was interrupted by the hip problems, but after her two hip replacements and recovery time, it was back to obedience competition.  She was able to earn two obedience championships, and she also competed (and did very well) at two Regional Obedience Championship competitions, which were a wonderful highlight to her obedience career.  She also was able to herd sheep, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

Right Hip 

Left Hip

Hannah’s Hip Replacements 6 Years after surgery.

Contributed by William D. Liska, DVM, DACVS  Houston, Texas