Disc Dogs Anonymous

In the 1970s, the Frisbee ruled. It was the perfect portable game. You saw it at picnics. It skimmed over the grass at campuses across North America. Parents tossed it back and forth, their children, joining in. then, in 1974, a young man, Alex Stein and his dog, Ashley Whippet, changed the face of the game. They leaped over a fence during a baseball game, interrupting play. At the game and across the United States, people saw and heard how this dog soared into the air, leaping seemingly impossible distances to snatch in his mouth the floating disc. The direct result of these actions was an awe struck crowd and Stein’s arrest. Indirectly, the two set in motion the sport of disc dogs.

If you think your dog is a champion snagger of discs, this is the sport for you and your dog. It is a team sport requiring close interaction between dog and person. It is a sport with fun, excitement and instant rewards. There is nothing like communicating clearly with your dog. Nothing is better than spending quality time with your canine friend.

Disc Dog offers this and more. It allows you and your dog to get exercise and have fun. You get to visit strange places and meet new friends, canine and human. If your pet is a Frisbee/disc fanatic, this sport encourages him to go out there and do his or her very best. The crowd will appreciate every effort. They will applaud each try and gasp at the heights and lengths your pet will go to prove he is the best. There is nothing like hanging out with your friends, doing what you love, having fun and knowing others admire and appreciate your efforts.

Disc dog is popular for another reason. It is relatively inexpensive. The sport requires very little cash outlay. For practice, you only need a flat surface and a few discs to throw. In competition, the same applies. You also have to love a sport that takes place generally during the summer.

The sport of Disc Dog has several types of disc tossing competition. There is the Toss and Fetch (variously called throw and Catch, Mini Distance, and other similar names). This tests your dog’s ability to catch as many discs as possible in a set time – 60 seconds. The dog that catches the most successfully, wins.

There are also long distance events. They test the ability of a dog to “go long.” A successful competitor is judged on two aspects. He or she must be able to catch and not drop the thrown discs. The discs are tossed for longer distances. It helps considerably if your dog is swift and can cover long distances. You also need to develop a great throwing arm.

As is true with many dog and human sports, the most popular version is Freestyle. This is where humans and canines really get to strut their stuff. Freestyle is performed to music. Judging is subjective. Yet, there are required elements all judges look for. Flips, vaults, multiple catches at lightning speeds, clean lines and elegance under stress – are all characteristic of the best performances.

If you think your dog can catch, try it. Disc Dog has many clubs and competitions in different countries. There are several Disc Championships held annually. To discover more about training and competition, type the term disc dog into your search engine. It will provide you with information on Disc dog Clubs, Training and Seminars. See if there are going to be any demonstrations in your area. It is a very popular demonstration sport at fairs, sporting events and dog shows. Catch disc dogs in action then decide whether your dog is the next Disc Dog champion.

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