Tyne Tailwaggers Flyball teams
Good training is the essence of the sport - it may look fast and frantic, but all dogs competing have had a lot of time dedicated to their training so that the sport is not only enjoyable for dogs and handlers but also safe for all, allowing the dogs to compete for many years.
Boxes - These are placed 51 feet from the start/finish line. BFA boxes may have slightly varying designs but ALL are carefully constructed to make safety the top priority for the sport.
Jumps - The jumps are hurdles that the dogs jump during he race. The first one is 6 feet from the start line and the next 3 are 10 feet apart. The jumps vary in height depending on the smallest dog in the team, from 7 inches to 14 inches.
We welcome dogs (and people) of any age. If they are too young (the dogs NOT the people) to compete at Flyball we can assist in general training and socialising. If they are at least nine months old and able to fetch a tennis ball, they are ready for initial flyball training.
Please note:in the early days of your training don't expect your dog to do all the running!
Training is held at Rising Sun Farm, Kings Road North, Wallsend. MAP
We train on Sundays 10 - 12, dependent on the weather and our competition schedule. If the weather is bad please telephone before setting out on 07791221687 to check training is on.
We train on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7pm, but even in the glorious British summer - if the weather is doubtful it is advisable to 'phone before setting out.
The various team members are always on hand to help each other out and people can become as involved as they want to. We have those who just come and train for a bit of fun and those who attend every competition.
The key factor is enjoyment it's got to be fun for both people and dogs!
The Tyne Tailwaggers Flyball Team don't like rushing the dog and pushing them beyond their capabilities. Some dogs are trained within days and most within a few weeks.
These are the dogs that have just been introduced to the Flyball box, jumps and training netting and most probably other dogs. We take you through the basics of how, when, what and why.
Once you progress to Intermdiate dog your dog should have grasped the basic principles of the sport and should be ready to take part in starter Competitions in netting. The owner should also be getting a grasp of the basic rules. These dogs are a lot more experience having taken part in a numerous starter competitions.
Those running in open competition.
Beginner courses are held regularly throughout the year - please contact us for more information.
Assuming you and your dog wish to continue, after the training course you have a choice.
You can continue to attend the training sessions and just have fun with your dog or you can compete in Flyball competitions with the rest of the team - a word of warning though - THIS SPORT IS SERIOUSLY ADDICTIVE!!