January 20th, 2012 | 
Author: Flyball began in the ‘60’s when a group of dog trainers created a scent hurdle race. Someone would stand at the end of the jump line and throw tennis balls to the dogs as they came across the jump line. It didn’t take long for the trainers, one of which was Herbert Wagner, to create a ball launching device, and that is where the flyball box was created. Wagner appeared on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and the flyball sport was introduced to the rest of the dog community.
Flyball consists of two teams competing against each other with four dogs on each team. They race side-by-side over a 51 foot long course. The race is run in relay fashion where each dog must go over the jumps, trigger a flyball box, retrieve the ball that was thrown and then return back across the jumps. Each dog must do this course, but the next dog in line can’t start until the previous dog has returned back from completing the course. The first team to have all their dogs finish the course in the fastest time wins.
The jump height of the hurdles is determined by the smallest dog. He is measured at the withers, and that measurement is rounded down to the nearest inch and subtracted by 5 inches to get the correct jump height. The maximum jump height cannot be greater than 14 inches.
Timing for flyball is determined by the Electronic Judging System. This system uses lights and infrared timing sensors. Before electronics timing devices, all times were done by a stop watch. Technology has given flyball competitors the ability to track their dogs’ times to the thousandth of a second. Most team run all four of their dogs through the flyball course in less than 20 seconds.
If you have an energetic dog that loves to play fetch, is extremely intelligent and could use a little energy burnt off of him, flyball should be your sport. Flyball can be a great bonding experience and a lot of fun for you and your dog.
Holidays are about family, friends, great food and our dogs. In the UK dog community, dogs are just as much a part of the family as anyone and we tend to treat them as people. We tend to forget that our dogs’ digestive systems are not designed the way that ours are. Table scraps are often fed to our beloved dogs because “they like it” or “they need some of my great cooking too.” Just because our dogs like table scraps does not mean it is healthy for them to have.
The most important foods to keep away from your pets during holidays and all times are onions. Onions, as well as high quantities of garlic can cause anemia in your dog. Grapes, raisins, and chocolate are also very unhealthy for your dog. Bones, especially cooked bones and chicken/turkey bones can tear your dog’s digestive system and cause severe pain and health problems.
Some foods may actually be given to your dog, but only in moderation. Small pieces of cooked chicken or turkey, free of bones and skin can be healthy for your dog. Also, raw carrots and apples can be given to your dog in moderation. Everything is about moderation. You don’t want to upset your dog’s stomach too much by giving him so much food that he clearly doesn’t get every day.
Holiday decorations should also be arranged in a way that your dog can not get a hold of them. Often times, sniffing the decorations will lead to chewing on them, and will often lead to them eating them. This will upset your dog’s stomach and is not healthy for them at all.
Visit your UK dog community website today for more ways to keep your dog happy, safe and healthy during the holiday season. Holidays are about spending time with the ones you love, including your dog. Relax, enjoy, and have fun.
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