Flyball Beginner's Course

[tangy tango]

Just in case anyone is interested or thinking about doing a fun activity with their dog, our flyball team the Geordie Racers are running an 8 week beginner's course starting in November.  We train in North Shields and have a variety of breeds on the team. 

For further information we have a facebook page or you can pm me.

Thanks

Emma

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

ooh I'm interested, depending on when it is (days?)

[tangy tango]

It is going to be on a Saturday afternoon, starting on 03/11/12 and costs £40 for the full 8 weeks.

Hope you can make it as its always nice to see cockers doing flyball 

[jussy]

Just in case anyone is interested or thinking about doing a fun activity with their dog, our flyball team the Geordie Racers are running an 8 week beginner's course starting in November.  We train in North Shields and have a variety of breeds on the team. 

For further information we have a facebook page or you can pm me.

Thanks

Emma

I live in Birmingham and would love to do Fly Ball with my girl. Do you happen to know of any clubs in my area. I have googled with out much success though, thought you may have some insider knowledge 

[bobbylfc]

http://www.flyball.org.uk/flyball_map.php

There are a few on there. The ones I recognise are forge mill and know water Orton are a friendly team who I regularly see at comps. There are a few in stoke area if that's not too far to travel. Hope this helps

[jussy]

I have had a look at that link before. I looked at the Water Orton club, they are very good  . Just a bit nervous that Maisy and I will make a show of ourselves  .
I have also found a club that trains at Sutton Park, has anybody seen them there?

[bobbylfc]

Is that not Water Orton that trains on Sutton Park? Go for it I can guarantee you wont make a show of yourselves  if you do go to Water Orton the captain is called Donna and she is lovely 

[bobbylfc]

Oh and theres also Warwickshire flyball team that are a nice team, depending on how close you are 

[tangy tango]

Don't worry about making a show of yourself, it is all about having fun with your dog and learning together. They won't expect you to know anything and it is a good mental and physical work out for you both!

[jussy]

I am so chuffed, had an email from my sister in law and her obedience class that she helps out at, has just announced that they are starting a Flyball class if they can get enough people interested. So fingers crossed it will go ahead and Maisy and I won't be the only new comers 

[bobbylfc]

Yey! Have fun flyball is the bestest IMO! Let us know how you get on!

[jussy]

I can't wait, hopefully starting next weekend. 

[supergirl]

Flyball is definitely the greatest - don't worry if your dog doesn't pick it up immediately, some take longer than others. However if you can start getting your dog to retrieve a ball (or he/she already does) then you're part way there.

My little Ellie who was completely ball mad took over a year to figure it out, but it was well worth the effort and wait because she is a natural now and has surpassed her big sister Misha & big brother Roly who both picked it up very quickly - she is faster and has a much better technique.

The dogs absolutely love it 

[jussy]

I am hoping she will take to it, she is only small but she is quick and enthusiastic . She is very ball motivated, she knows away and down when waiting for me to throw her ball so I am hoping we have a start and are not totally clueless 

[madmuttflyball]

If any Cocker owners want to try their hand at flyball in Oxfordshire. .ypu would be very. Wecome to come along to Mad Mutts trainjng days . We meet sunday mornings in Blewbury . Contact me for more details madmutt@hotmail.co.uk . We have cockers in our team and welcome lots more sam