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A local teen and her dog will head to Europe to compete at the AKC Junior Agility World Championships

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published June 17, 2024 at 5:10 AM CDT
Lauren Ecker and her dog, Scout, on their home course in southern Illinois
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Lauren Ecker and her dog, Scout, on their home course in southern Illinois
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The course set up on the Ecker's property to resemble what Lauren and Scout will see in competitions
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The course set up on the Ecker's property to resemble what Lauren and Scout will see in competitions
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Scout executes a jump as Lauren directs him around the course
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Scout executes a jump as Lauren directs him around the course
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Scout prepares to enter one of the tunnels on the course
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Scout prepares to enter one of the tunnels on the course
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Lauren and Scout enjoy a high five on the course
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Lauren and Scout enjoy a high five on the course
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16-year-old Lauren Ecker from Makanda and her four-year-old dog Scout are getting ready to travel to Belgium to represent the USA as members of the American Kennel Club’s Junior Agility Team.

WSIU's Brad Palmer caught up with them at their home course in southern Illinois to learn more about their story.

The Eckers have established a PayPal account to help them raise funds at ScoutandLauren.
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As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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