Flyball started as a dog sport in the late 1960s in America. It was initially a combined scent hurdle racing with the dogs then bringing a tennis ball to the finish line. The tennis ball launching apparatus was then added and the first flyball box was born. The sport has then continued to grow and in the UK is one of the biggest crowd pleasers at Crufts.
Introducing Other Sports – Flyball
Flyball started as a dog sport in the late 1960s in America. It was initially a combined scent hurdle racing with the dogs then bringing a tennis ball to the finish line. The tennis ball launching apparatus was then added and the first flyball box was born. The sport has then continued to grow and...
Introducing Other Sports – Heelwork To Music
Heelwork to music started after a demonstration by Mary Ray at Crufts. The first official show was in 1996 and the sport has grown from there and is always a crowd pleaser at Crufts where finals are held each year. We talked to Claire Giles who has been competing in the sport for seven years,...
Introducting Other Sports – Scentwork
Scentwork is a sport that is recommended a lot to dogs who need to use their brains more, are injured and recovering or too young or old to do much physical exercise. It is also a sport that is gaining traction through the UK and has done within quite a short space of time. ...
Introducing Other Sports – Mantrailing
Mantrailing is an exciting new dog sport that teaches you and your dog to hunt down a missing person. It is a low impact sport which means there is less pressure on the dogs joints. It is a great sport both mentally and physically for our dogs. We spoke to Fiona of Rockstar Canines who...