Flyball

What is flyball?
Flyball is a relay race with 4 dogs on a team. The course consists of a starting line, 4 hurdles spaced 10 feet apart and a box. The first hurdle is 6 feet from the start line and the box is 15 feet from the last hurdle for a 51 foot overall length. The dogs jump the hurdles and steps on a spring loaded box that shoots out a tennis ball. The dog catches the tennis ball and then runs back over the 4 hurdles. When the dog crosses the starting line the next dog goes. The first team to have all 4 dogs run without errors wins the heat.

Interested in participating?
Search your area for a team

NAFA, North American Flyball Association
http://flyball.org/getstarted/

U-Fli, United Flyball League
http://www.u-fli.com/clublocator.php


How to get Started?
First things first a standard retrieve! Your dog should be able to retrieve a ball and bring it back to you. I also recommend getting your dog used to tugging. Get your dog used to distractions, start training your dog on leash in distracting areas and reward them heavily for paying attention to you. Attend a basic obedience class and check for a dog sport foundation class in your area.

Good Luck and Have Fun,
Sarah Cross, CPDT

My Team, Run Amuck


Box Turns


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