Venterinary Contacts

Walter R. West
Diane Laviola
Chilhowee Veterinary Clinic
821 Montvale Rd, Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 977-6958

Dr. Lee Ann Blackford
ACVS Veterinary Surgery Surgeon
Blackford Veterinary Surgery Referral
1505 Bob Kirby Road
Knoxville, TN 37931-4604
(866) 693-9204
blackfordvet@bellsouth.net

Dr. Donna M. Raditic
UT Integrative Medicine Service
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 755 8222 Fax: (865) 974 5554
draditic@utk.edu

Get Back to Work (Play!)

I started getting out my agility equipment this week.  I had it in the garage during Nina's recuperation. 

• Table - I built a table in March.  This has been one obstacle she really likes.
  
• Teeter:  She has no teeter fear.  My problem is she gets in a hurry and want to jump off before it hits the ground.  Our practice teeter is full height.
• Jumps -  I have her doing some jumping 8" to get her back in shape.  I have several exercises to help me with my handling.  Making sure I know how to lead her past hurdles and go where I want her to.  I need to get some more jump cups and bars so I can make double & triples.  Later I want to build a broad jump and a panel jump.
  
• Wings - I've made a couple of lattice wings.  It is more for my practice than hers.
• Tunnel - one of Nina's favorites.  I have a nice 12ft tunnel and a lightweight collapsed tunnel (with chute).
  
• Walk - our practice walk is only about 3 ft high, but she has never had any issues at full height
• A-frame - don't have one in yard - She's done OK at Ace's place
• Weaves - she completed a four weave section first try yesterday.  First she's done since Feb.  I think she'll be back to speed in no time.
• Tire - I have a dinky hula hoop.  I've got all supplies to build a good one - maybe I'll start next week.

Can't wait to get back into full practice!