Flyball races match two teams of four dogs each, racing side-by-side over a 51 foot long course. Each dog must run in relay fashion down the jumps, trigger a flyball box, releasing the ball, retrieve the ball, and return over the jumps. The next dog is released to run the course but can’t cross the start/finish line until the previous dog has returned over all 4 jumps and reached the start/finish line. The first team to have all 4 dogs finish the course without error wins the heat.
The Seattle FlyDogs is a community canine sports club created with the mission to enrich the lives of dogs and their handlers by offering participation and training in the athletic sport of flyball. Its purpose is for building camaraderie among its members and students with organized participation in a skillful, athletic activity.
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