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QUESTIONS

 

What is flyball? Flyball is a four dog race over a 51 foot course, where the dog jumps four jumps, presses a 'flyball box' which ejects a tennis ball and runs back over the jumps to the start/finish line. Then the second dog takes its turn, and so on until all 4 dogs have finished.

What is agility? Agility is a single dog or pairs sport. This involves the dog being instructed by its handler around a series of jumps and obstacles on a pre set course.

What type or size of dog can do flyball or agility? Any breed or size of dog can be trained to do flyball or agility or even both. Although some dogs need more training than others. In agility jump heights are set by the size of the dog (small, medium or large). In flyball jump heights are set by the smallest dog in the team (7in - 14in), so a small quick dog can be a great asset to the team.