Flyball Training at Oriole

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Flyballis the fastest and loudest of "dog sports"; a lightning fast relay racefor dogs. Oriole offers training opportunities for all levels of dog andhandler experience. Participants that graduate from the introduction andintermediate classes have an opportunity to join a flyball team and competeat tournaments. Introduction classes are held 2-3 times a year. See theClassschedule for details..

For more information on flyball at Oriole, please call (410) 298-K9K9or see the contact page.

Regularly offered classes are as follows. Forprices and a current list of classes being offered, see the coursecatalog
 
Class
Introduction to Flyball
Description
An 8-week course in which dogs are taught the elements of Flyball including triggering a flyball box and running a jump chute. 
Requirements
Dogs should have completed a basic obedience course.  They must also both come when called and retrieve a tennis ball in spite of distractions.  They should not be aggressive when excited towards dogs or people.
Length
8 wks
Intermediate FlyballOpen to all dogs that show potential for competition who have completed the Intro to Flyball class.  They will refine the skills from the Intro class, be taught how to run a complete course, and be introduced to a dog running against them in the next lane. Intro to Flyball or permission of instructor.8 wks
Competition FlyballOngoing course for dogs who have successfully completed the Intermediate course.  Dogs will continue to refine skills and increase speed and work in a team.Only dogs with potential to compete successfully will be permitted in this class.on-going
Flyball Team PracticeOngoing practice for flyball team members.Permission of the instructors. on-going

 

Flyball Tournaments 
Oriole, through it's flyball team, No Speed Limit, sponsorsNAFAsanctioned flyball tournaments in the Baltimore area.  To learn more about flyball and No Speed Limit, visit their web page.

 


 
 
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