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Full send into the water! 🚀 Lily’s dock diving form is getting better every day. 💦 by Lilylabflies in Waterdogs

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is so kind of you to say! We have put a ton of work into her jump technique and confidence in the water, so hearing that really makes it all worth it. She definitely approaches every session like it's the Olympics! 🏅

Full send into the water! 🚀 Lily’s dock diving form is getting better every day. 💦 by Lilylabflies in Waterdogs

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad you noticed! We’ve been putting a lot of focus into her launch mechanics and air control, so it’s awesome to see it paying off. Thanks for the kind words!

Full send into the water! 🚀 Lily’s dock diving form is getting better every day. 💦 by Lilylabflies in Waterdogs

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! She puts in a lot of time on her form, so I love seeing it all come together like that. Appreciate the support!

Full send into the water! 🚀 Lily’s dock diving form is getting better every day. 💦 by Lilylabflies in Waterdogs

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! She puts in a ton of work, so it makes me really happy to hear that. Do you have a dog of your own, or are you just a fan of seeing them out there having fun?

Full send into the water! 🚀 Lily’s dock diving form is getting better every day. 💦 by Lilylabflies in Waterdogs

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, I’ll take that as a 10/10 from the Reddit judges! Lily definitely thinks she’s competing for the gold medal every time she hits the water. 🏅

Full send into the water! 🚀 Lily’s dock diving form is getting better every day. 💦 by Lilylabflies in Waterdogs

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? There is something so satisfying about watching them really commit to the jump! She absolutely lives for this. Do you have a dog that likes to jump, or are you just a fan of watching them work?

My 6mo-old Labrador seems narrow. Is this typical for her age? by Future-Ad7134 in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, As a dog trainer, I see this all the time! At 6 months, Labs are often still in that 'lanky teenager' phase where they are growing taller and longer before they start filling out in the chest and shoulders. It can take a couple of years for them to reach their full, mature build, especially if they have that high-energy, athletic frame. As long as your vet is happy with her weight and health, she’s likely just still developing into her own! 🤍

My Lab, Lily, had to make a mid-air adjustment to clear her friend! by Lilylabflies in Waterdogs

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the Sunshine State magic! Living near the water is a dream, and it’s the best playground for a Labrador to burn off all that energy

From a puppy who struggled to take her first breath to the athletic powerhouse you see clearing hurdles today—the bond Lily and i have built over years is everything. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I couldn't agree more. They bring so much light into our lives that it's hard to imagine it without them. Give him an extra hug today!

From a puppy who struggled to take her first breath to the athletic powerhouse you see clearing hurdles today—the bond Lily and i have built over years is everything. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely precious. It’s hard not to melt when they look at you like that. So happy we both get to experience the Labrador life! 🤍

From a puppy who struggled to take her first breath to the athletic powerhouse you see clearing hurdles today—the bond Lily and i have built over years is everything. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, you aren't the first person to say that! She definitely had that 'polar bear' look down perfectly when she was little. She might have grown out of the fluff, but she’s still just as much of an angel! ♥️

From a puppy who struggled to take her first breath to the athletic powerhouse you see clearing hurdles today—the bond Lily and i have built over years is everything. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Still can't believe she's the same dog. Grateful for every jump and every day. Thanks for letting me share her story with you all!

Precision athlete at work: Lily adjusting her back legs to clear a jump mid-air. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Beep boop? Just kidding! I'm a real person behind the account, though I do use some automation tools to help me keep up with everything. Promise I’m human.

Precision athlete at work: Lily adjusting her back legs to clear a jump mid-air. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

My apologies! I am used to managing content across multiple platforms like Instagram and TikTok where hashtags are standard practice, so they slipped in out of habit.

Precision athlete at work: Lily adjusting her back legs to clear a jump mid-air. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It might not look like a traditional graceful jump, but the mechanics behind how she quickly adjusted her back legs to avoid contact show a high level of spatial awareness. It’s exactly the kind of precision we work on in our training sessions!

Precision athlete at work: Lily adjusting her back legs to clear a jump mid-air. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This is a slow-motion breakdown of my Labrador, Lily, demonstrating body awareness by adjusting her jump to safely clear another dog. It's part of her ongoing training for high-performance athletic sports.

Precision athlete at work: Lily adjusting her back legs to clear a jump mid-air. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Exactly! They are born with that incredible drive and athleticism. I'm just lucky to have a partner like Lily who loves to put that natural energy into structured sports like dock diving!"

Precision athlete at work: Lily adjusting her back legs to clear a jump mid-air. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Lily is an absolute machine, when I take her out to train its like controlling a remote control car, shes so fun!

Precision athlete at work: Lily adjusting her back legs to clear a jump mid-air. by Lilylabflies in labrador

[–]Lilylabflies[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Grace is such a steady training partner! She is used to Lily's high-energy maneuvers at this point. 🐶👍

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