Flyball Racing: The Dog Sport for Everyone
Imagine four dogs, competing against each other side-by-side on two
separate racing lanes. Then picture a packed crowd of spirited
spectators waiting to hear ""Get Your Ball"" and the excited barking of
the competitors at the cue to start the race. If you can envision racing
lanes with four jumps, spaced ten feet apart, and a Flyball box at the
end of each lane you know the thrill of Flyball Racing. The anticipation
of a great race is just one of the resaons that Flyball Racing has
become such a popular sport for dog enthusiasts all over the world. The
enthusiasm pervades this comprehensive book that includes all of the
details about this fun and friendly competition.
Flyball Racing: The Dog Sport for Everyone is the perfect guide for
everyone from the novice participant to the experienced competitor. You
will be taught how Flyball Racing has developed from its humble
beginnings in a wood shop to a sport that, due to its large number of
participants, has become a more formalized competition. You'll find out
that all breeds (including mixed breeds) are eligible for play, how to
train your dog for the sport, the equipment you need and the rules and
regulations that direct all facets of Flyball Racing.
Other chapters include teamwork and how to build your own team, the role
of the North American Flyball Association, how to get into competition
and how to host a tournament. There is even a special section that
breaks down the individual parts of flyball training in a performance
checklist. The text of Flyball Racing is enhanced by numerous photos of
competition in action that illustrate the spirit of the sport. An
indispensable guide to a thrilling relay race, Flyball Racing is the
ideal book to own, learn from and refer back to as you enjoy the
competition.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
