Disc Dog
Disc Dog (also called Frisbee Dog) is a dog sport in which dogs and their people compete in events such as distance catching ("toss and fetch") and choreographed catching set to music ("freestyle").
Dogs of all kinds can play Disc Dog. Many champion Disc Dogs have been mixed breeds and some were originally rescued from shelters. Disc Dog is a mentally and physically challenging sport for the canine and it requires running, jumping, tracking, quick stops and fast turns. Dogs should be at least one year old, in good physical shape and good health before engaging in disc dog.
Dogs of all kinds can play Disc Dog. Many champion Disc Dogs have been mixed breeds and some were originally rescued from shelters. Disc Dog is a mentally and physically challenging sport for the canine and it requires running, jumping, tracking, quick stops and fast turns. Dogs should be at least one year old, in good physical shape and good health before engaging in disc dog.
Flyball
Flyball is a dog sport in which teams of dogs race against each other over a line of hurdles to a ramp/box that releases a tennis ball when the dog presses the spring loaded pad, then back to their handlers while carrying the ball.
Any dog that is healthy and willing to retrieve a tennis ball is welcome to come and give Flyball a try. All breeds including mixes are welcome. Dogs need to be well socialized and come to you when called. Some obedience training is recommended, but not required. Flyball is a rigorous sport for a dog and a workout for the handler. As with any sport it is wise to have a physical from a veterinarian for your dog and an okay from your doctor before beginning training. Most dogs take three to six months to learn the game.
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Any dog that is healthy and willing to retrieve a tennis ball is welcome to come and give Flyball a try. All breeds including mixes are welcome. Dogs need to be well socialized and come to you when called. Some obedience training is recommended, but not required. Flyball is a rigorous sport for a dog and a workout for the handler. As with any sport it is wise to have a physical from a veterinarian for your dog and an okay from your doctor before beginning training. Most dogs take three to six months to learn the game.
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