ruthless Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm interested in doing Flyball with Chopper. He's a good dog, quick learner. Just wondering if you need to be a certain level at obedience school before you can join? Also, I'm based in Matraville, what would be the nearest club to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddii Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm interested in doing Flyball with Chopper. He's a good dog, quick learner. Just wondering if you need to be a certain level at obedience school before you can join? Also, I'm based in Matraville, what would be the nearest club to me? Not sure where the nearest club would be, but at our club as long as you have a good recall to a motivator and they aren't too interested in other doggies/can be called back from them they are fine. I found some agility training really helped because they know that if there is a jump in front of them it is their job to go over it, but it's not essential. Some of the dogs are reasonably well trained in obedience and this seems to make them easier to manage than the more 'full on' dogs who don't have as much discipline put on them. (Chicken or the egg, I wonder.....) I'm sure other clubs have other criteria, but basically as long as you can get your dog back to you and they have good body awareness then it's a good starting point and the rest can be taught. Also checkout www.flyball.org.au for a list of clubs. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Im hopeless with where places are in Sydney (where is matraville?) but I do flyball at parramatta. There are heaps of clubs around now though. Charlie has done hardly any obedience. Before flyball he had done 3 lessons of obedience and and about 6 agility. Id only owned him about 3 months but I knew he wouldn't go too far if I had ball with me. Pretty much a recall is all that I would say was needed. Jumping is pretty natural to a dog if there is an obstacle in front of them, but if he is used to looking for jumps rather than avoiding them it will probably help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 It's kinda Eastern Suburbs, near the airport. His recall is generally good, with a squeaky ball it's excellent! I haven't done any agility with him, but OH did say he'd build me some jumps. I'll see if he can do that soon so we can get practising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsdog Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Dogs should be twelve months old and have a "reasonable" recall. First part of training is done on lead anyway. The very first thing you need to know is which way your dog turns. Is he left or right-handed? Most dogs turn to the right but there are quite a few "lefties". Place a ball on the ground and send doggie to get it - you will soon work out which way he/she prefers. Don't know any flyball clubs near Matraville. We have two dogs coming to Sutherland from Elizabeth Bay. St. George would be closer for you at Penshurst. Anyway, you would be very welcome at any of the clubs to come along and have a look. Just look up the Australian Flyball Association website and choose where you want to go and which training night/day would suit you. This Saturday evening there is a mock comp at Castle Hill showground for beginner dogs. If you are not doing anything you might like to come along and have a look. Noels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thanks MD, I'll get in touch with St George Club. I'd love to come on Sat, but already have plans. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsdog Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Just one small warning - Flyball is addictive! Once you see how much your dog is enjoying himself the buzz will rub off on you. Good luck, have fun. Noels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 It's not looking good. The nearby clubs train too early in the evening for me. I don't generally get home from work till 7. I could look into a further away club that trains on the weekend, but as it is I go to one obedience club on a Sat afternoon and another on Sun mornings. We also do Lure Coursing during the cooler months. Dunno if I want my entire weekend devoted to the dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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