Hey, have you ever seen a dog pull off an agility course? I love the thrill of pushing limits, and I think there's a parallel in training them to navigate obstacles. Ever tried teaching your pup a new trick that felt like a climb?

My dog can climb a tiny ladder that I set up on the porch. He jumps from rung to rung, grabs a flag at the top, and then holds it there while I do a quick stretch at the summit. It feels like we’re both on a mini‑crack, looking over the horizon together, and the moment when he’s balanced on the top rung—he’s basically sitting on a ledge—makes me think of that quiet pause at the peak of a big climb. It’s our little way of saying we’re conquering something together.