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Hi Frooze, Thanks for the very comprehensive reply. Interesting about the interval training. I do find it easier to keep going and not stop to avoid the lactic acid dump into muscles and losing rhythm. So will have to train on intervals. Looks like we won't be able to do ET this year as she's not 2 until August and the last ET (in Vic) is in July. I asked if they'd let us do it and they said no. Will have to keep an eye out incase they run one in August- otherwise it will be next years goal! Great to hear from a fellow runner, congrats on your achievement and thanks for advice Em

I contacted Roaewood in the UK who are the supplier of cyber dog products ( thank goodness for google!). There is not a distributor of cyber dog in Australia currently. The only way to buy them is through eBay through a UK seller. I have managed to buy 3 discs with postage for $41. A lot cheaper than I thought! The seller is "code1one" or search on eBay "cyber dog flying saucer". I will update you when they arrived to see if they are what I'm expecting. Paws crossed! Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I'm keen to try them as well.

Hello, I'm thinking of entering my border collie and me in an endurance trial. I ran a half marathon a couple of years ago and am up for the challenge to get me and the dog ready or ET. Does anyone have any training advice? Do people run or cycle normally for an ET? Thanks

Thank you so much- the cyber dog is spot on! I've made a couple of enquires about getting it sent to Australia. Thanks for your detective work.

Thanks for your suggestion. Its not the same, I have just worked out how to upload a photo - here is the enigma!

Hello, I have a very active border collie (Jaila) who loves her disc and we love it too as its a great way to burn off some energy! Problem is we have had a blue disc for years and is it is starting to split and I we desperately want to replace it (see attached pic). There is no brand name on it, just an imprint of a bone pattern. I have seen this same disc in photos on this site but in orange. Does anyone know what it is and where I can buy another? So far the replacement ones do not stack up. Here is my wish list; soft rubber (so its soft on the dogs mouth) but actually flies not just fall out of the sky. So far I have tried: - aussie dog disc (not too bad, but quickly gets warped and doesnt fly well) - Kong - way too heavy, like a brick - dog discuit (from flash dogs, glows in the dark - pretty great product, but plastic hard) - ezy dog canvas disc (dont really fly very well and fall apart easily) - planet dog disc (too heavy - doesnt fly very well) - petstages (too heavy) Your comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone