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Flyball is a team relay race competition. Four dogs participate on each team. Each dog leaps over hurdles in a lane, and when she reaches the end, steps on a spring-loaded box that launches a ball. She catches the ball and races back ov
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Flyball#/Title#
Flyball is a team relay race competition. Four dogs participate on each team. Each dog leaps over hurdles in a lane, and when she reaches the end, steps on a spring-loaded box that launches a ball. She catches the ball and races back over the hurdles. When she crosses the starting line, the next dog on the team takes off. Dogs can earn titles by accumulating points based on their team's speed, with specific requirements. Flyball is regulated by the North American Flyball Association (NAFA).
Flyball is a great sport for active dogs, especially those who love balls. Although you can teach your puppy to fetch at a young age, you'll need to wait to participate in flyball until after her bones mature because of the jumping requirements.
How to Get Started
Get your puppy a full veterinary checkup and explain to your veterinarian that you would like her to participate in flyball.
Attend a local flyball event. It's a great spectator sport!
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