Thank you all very much for the kind compliments. It was def a lot of fun shooting this.

As for the PP, I don't really know what to say. No real recipe per se', as I usually just wing it in LR is all, until I see what I like. I will jump back and forth on adjustments until I see the balance I like is all. I do like to keep the sharpening tight and the contrast and clarity high to make the subject pop. On this particular shot the clarity is only at +18, sharpening +48, and contrast +40, along with a lightening of the shadows.
There was no flash used in any shots as I would not dare try that with these performance animals, which could endanger someones life.