OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 5-year-old miniature American shepherd from Omaha has a shot at global glory in Italy as she trains to be the quickest dog in the nation and perhaps the world.

Pixel and her owner and trainer Ami Sheffield will be traveling to Italy at the end of the month to join the American Kennel Club team in competing at the European Open.

Dog agility competitions measure how fast a dog can complete an obstacle course. Trainers are given a course map with a few minutes to prepare, and dogs must complete the course in the correct order without error, otherwise they’ll face a time penalty or elimination.

Pixel is competing in the 12-inch jump class and is Team USA’s only representative from Nebraska.

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