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I had to share this video because I find it so inspirational. Yaeger was a "Craig's List dog" who is now a World Champion and with his "Dad" they are raising awareness and funds for Down Syndrome at the Children's Hospital of Boston. This is especially meaningful to me since I have a son with Downs. Be sure to watch to the half way mark when you'll meet Yaeger's little Down Syndrome "trainer".

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Permalink Reply by Sharon & Monty on October 22, 2011 at 4:38pm

aint that the truth!

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Permalink Reply by Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey on October 22, 2011 at 3:52pm

Oh Jane! thanks so much for sharing. This brought tears to my eyes.

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth, Bailey & Bruin on October 22, 2011 at 4:03pm

So sweet

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Permalink Reply by Nancie & Gracie Doodle on October 22, 2011 at 4:04pm

Wow, that was amazing. That cute little girl was so good with the dog. The commands were perfect and you could tell she loved doing it. What a sweet video...everyone should see it! Thanks for sharing it with us!

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Permalink Reply by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on October 22, 2011 at 4:09pm

What is most amazing to me is that this dog could be so driven in competition yet so gentle with this special little girl. It's as if he just knew. I also think about the sense of empowerment that something like this will give to a child like this....something that will carry her through so many future times when she feels so un-empowered. I can't stop watching it.

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Permalink Reply by Pam and Ginger Snap on October 22, 2011 at 4:19pm

Wow and i thought Ginger could jump!! The training at the end is so cute!!

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Permalink Reply by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on October 22, 2011 at 4:46pm

This is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing and for enlightening us.

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Permalink Reply by Carol and Banjo on October 22, 2011 at 5:17pm

I love the dog, the darling little girl and the dog's "man".....what a great story! I couldn't believe when the dog "touched" the bar but didn't grab it....and in mid-air he actually turns his body keeping his eye on that bar the whole time. Love her little "thank you"! And the way the dog's "man" jumped with such enthusiam for his dog's awesome jumps! Great post Jane!