flyball starter
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flyball starter
My dog Dodger has so much energy I can't think of a way to tire him out. Then I saw the topic on Flyball and thought that would be good for him. The only problem is that I'm still in school (8th grade ), I'm in sports and practice takes up at least an hour and a half of our time together. Also we live in a small town and nobody does that kind of stuff much to my dismay. They don't even do agility!!Anyway I would like some tips on how to train Dodger, he's a 5 year old Golden Retreiver-Labrador-and Border Collie, very smart, and willing to please people.
Without knowing where you are located its difficult to provide you any resource refrences for flyball teams in your area and training locations. The same would be true for agility.
One thing you can do is look up breed clubs in your area. They should have a lot of information about canine sports activities in your area.
One thing you can do is look up breed clubs in your area. They should have a lot of information about canine sports activities in your area.
Hi Dodger,
No problem. The largest flyball association is NAFA (North American Flyball Association. Unfortunately there are no teams registered in Montana. Their website suggests contacting their regional director.
i-flyball also does not have any teams or clubs listed in your area.
The best option I can think of for now would be to find some books on training flyball and of course getting the equipment (or building it) and creating your own team.
No problem. The largest flyball association is NAFA (North American Flyball Association. Unfortunately there are no teams registered in Montana. Their website suggests contacting their regional director.
i-flyball also does not have any teams or clubs listed in your area.
The best option I can think of for now would be to find some books on training flyball and of course getting the equipment (or building it) and creating your own team.
I feel for you. I have a pup that I think would love flyball, but the nearest club is at least 2 hours away and with gas prices they way they are...
Anyway... you can find plans online, but to buy the equipment... it is very expensive. I've looked.
Just do a search for flyball equipment and you should be able to find free plans.
If you make one, let me know how it works!
Anyway... you can find plans online, but to buy the equipment... it is very expensive. I've looked.
Just do a search for flyball equipment and you should be able to find free plans.
If you make one, let me know how it works!
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I'm sorry I don't get on this list very often and am just now seeing your post. You've gotten some excellent suggestions here.
I do highly recommend finding a club that teaches flyball. There's a lot that goes into proper flyball training these days.
Good links for information:
http://nafadb.flyball.org/public.shtml
http://www.i-flyball.com/default.asp
http://www.flyballdogs.com/ (this site also has links to training; there are several books out there and I highly recommend the videos put out by the team Spring Loaded)
Flyball boxes are quite expensive, but if you are able there are plans out there to make your own. The jumps are a little easier to make.
Things to work on initially:
- a good solid recall (you can use food or toys--many people use a tug toy--as a reward)
- ball retrieve
- jumps (start with one and work up to 4)
- preliminary box work to teach a swimmer's turn on the box (we use a flat matted board laid on the ground at first and then slowly start to angle it til you reach the angle of the box. Then we switch to the box).
Good luck. Flyball is fun. And as it's been said traning should be safe and fun for you and your dog.
I do highly recommend finding a club that teaches flyball. There's a lot that goes into proper flyball training these days.
Good links for information:
http://nafadb.flyball.org/public.shtml
http://www.i-flyball.com/default.asp
http://www.flyballdogs.com/ (this site also has links to training; there are several books out there and I highly recommend the videos put out by the team Spring Loaded)
Flyball boxes are quite expensive, but if you are able there are plans out there to make your own. The jumps are a little easier to make.
Things to work on initially:
- a good solid recall (you can use food or toys--many people use a tug toy--as a reward)
- ball retrieve
- jumps (start with one and work up to 4)
- preliminary box work to teach a swimmer's turn on the box (we use a flat matted board laid on the ground at first and then slowly start to angle it til you reach the angle of the box. Then we switch to the box).
Good luck. Flyball is fun. And as it's been said traning should be safe and fun for you and your dog.
Linda
Tab (PWC)
Sage, Remmy, Blade (Australian Shepherds)
Tab (PWC)
Sage, Remmy, Blade (Australian Shepherds)