geonni banner Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I don't know if this is the right place for this, but... I just started my dog on frisbee, and she took to it like a duck to water. We had our 2nd session today and she made 3 airborne catches and went up 6 feet for one and just missed it. Is frisbee for dogs a problem in any way? I keep our sessions short, to avoid too much stress on her joints, (she's 15 mos old) but it seems like a great alternative to tennis ball fetching - which she love too. We do rambling walks as well. I try to do my best for my city dog. Now I've had my interest piqued by the idea of testing her for herding ability. I don't want to go to an AKC herding instinct test, but what are my alternatives? I have an unregistered dog, and I live in the SF bay area, California. Anybody have an idea for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertranger Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Frisbees+dogs = Lots of fun. Search You Tube for Frisbee dogs to see what you can do. Try a search for sheepherding classes in your area. I know there are a couple in the Santa Rosa area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlasl Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Here is a link to the Golden Gate disc dog club http://www.discdogg.com/HTML/events.html Should be lots of disc dog events in your area I would think. At 15months your dogs growth plates could be closed but I would still be a bit cautious until she is at least 18 months. Injuries with disc dogs do happen (back injuries, and leg injuries). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobcmom Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Are people still doing it? YES These should get you started: k9athletel.com Skyhoundz UFO hero disc Georgia Irish disc dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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