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Dog Sports – Flyball

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Dog flyball is a competitive canine sport that involves a relay race between two teams of four dogs each. The primary objective of flyball is for the dogs to jump over a series of hurdles, trigger a spring-loaded box to release a tennis ball, and then carry the ball back over the hurdles to their handler as quickly as possible. The next dog on the team then repeats the process, creating a relay race scenario.

Flyball is a high-energy, fast-paced sport that requires agility, speed, focus, and a strong desire to retrieve the ball. Any dog with the right temperament and enthusiasm can potentially enjoy flyball.

Flyball is not only a fun and exciting activity for dogs and their owners, but it also promotes exercise, mental stimulation, and bonding between the canine and human participants. It has gained popularity as a dog sport and is often seen at dog shows, exhibitions, and competitions.

Originally published in My Pet Magazine Issue 27, Spring/Summer 2023-24.
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Author: Bec

From a very young age Bec has always had a great love and appreciation for all animals. Bec is a qualified Veterinary Nurse and also has a Bachelor in Applied Science Animal Studies with special interest in Wildlife and Recreational Animals. Her studies have been put to good use working in various animal industries including small and large animal veterinary clinics, horse studs and the family cattle property. Horses have played an important part in her life, living on a horse stud and caring for horses throughout breeding, foaling, spelling, racing and retirement. Bec is the proud mum of two gorgeous girls, a beautiful Cocker Spaniel, a cheeky cockatiel, chickens and many horses including a naughty little pony.