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Everybody do disc dog!
Do you love disc dog, want to get involved in disc dog, need info on disc dog. Check out this Wiki, it's packed full of some of the best disc dog resources we could find.This is Tracy Custer and her amazing dog, Blade. As you can see disc dogs take their job very seriously. Seriously fun!!!!
Here we will bring you lots of disc dog information for beginners and those that have been doing disc dog for years. Everyone can learn something new!
We'll have resources for training and equipment for both dogs and handlers; information on how to get started, as well as details on how to compete, health and fitness for both dogs and handlers, and much, much more!
We're just getting started here, so watch closely....you'll never know what you'll find!
Thanks for the photo!
Marshall Smith
Bluegrass Area Disc Dogs
www.baddogs.net
Disc Dog got its start in the early 1970s, paralleling the rise in popularity of frisbee sport.The definitive moment came on August 4, 1974 when Alex Stein, a young college student from Ohio, jumped the fence at a nationally broadcast baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds.
He had with him a couple of Frisbees and an amazing dog named Ashley Whippet. Ashley astonished the crowd with eight minutes of catching Frisbees, running 35 mph and leaping 9 feet in the air to snag discs.
The stunt was so novel that the game was stopped and Joe Garagiola continued to announce the action on the field. Finally, however, enough was enough, and Alex was escorted off the field. But the seed was planted, and a new sport was born.
Alex worked with Irv Lander and Eldon McIntire to create a nationwide competition for people and their dogs. It was a sport that is easy enough for anyone, and that celebrates the bond between handler and dog. Even today, Alex and Eldon continue to contribute to the sport.
Ashley Whippet, widely considered to be the greatest Frisbee dog ever, went on to win 3 World Championships, perform at the White House for a young Amy Carter, perform during the half-time at Super Bowl XII, and even starred in an Academy Award-nominated short documentary entitled Floating Free.
Though many great dogs have come along since Ashley, he is still the standard by which all others are measured.
Ashley's legacy lives on now, 30 years later, as the sport has become popular worldwide. People and their dogs on at least four continents organize competitions and enjoy the simple joy of a disc in flight-and that terrific rush of the catch at the end!
Photo courtesy of Colorado Disc Dogs.
How to get started in disc dog!
There is a lot of info already on the Internet. So we're not going to attempt to start over! But we will definitely give credit where credit is due. Thanks to those who have put together such useful info.
- K9Disc.com - Online Magazine, Portal & Discussion Forum
- Training articles. The Dallas Dog & Disc Club has put together a great list of links to training articles!
- How to throw the Frisbee! Here's a great article on how to learn to throw forehand. Thanks to the rec.sport.disc newsgroup! See full credits at the end of the document.
- Frisbee training. Interesting article on Frisbee training methods. Thanks Ruby!
- Links from the Indy Dog and Disc Club Here's a great resource. All kinds of links from the Indy Dog and Disc Club. Including:
- National and International Events
Disc dog links!
- US and International Clubs
- and more!
Here are links to the most popular disc dog organizations that host events through the country:
- Find a club in your area Wow! The Colorado Disc Dog club has incredible resources. Here is a link to clubs all over the country and the world.
- Ashley Whippet Enterprises They're back! Ashley Whippet Enterprises returns, running the World Championships, and helping us all to celebrate our great history!!! Frisbee Dogs of the world rejoice!
- Unified Frisbee Dog Operations The UFO World Cup Series is back again in 2004! Check the tournament schedule to see when an event is scheduled near you!
- The Quadruped The Quad is a fun distance contest started by Jeff Hoot. The cream of the crop with the big arms and super-fast dogs in an exciting head-to-head competition format. Check it out!!
- Flying Disc Dog Open The FDDO is a Pro/Am Canine Disc Championship with three major events across the USA a season and is host to a National Title and National Disc Dog Club Title. Check out the obstacle course event, the most unique disc dog event out there!
- Skyhoundz Skyhoundz sponsors tons of local competitions all over the country, along with several Regional Championships and a final National Championship. There's bound to be one near you!
- US Disc Dog Nationals The online home for the US Disc Dog Nationals Championships Series featuring the US Disc Dog Nationals Championships Weekend.
- Purina Incredible Dog Challenge The Purina Incredible Dog Challenge is an annual event held near St. Louis and features not only disc dog - but other dog sports as well!
- International Disc Dog Handlers' Association The IDDHA ranks and keeps records of various frisbee dog activities.
- The Mighty Mite Small Dog Sports Forum includes thousands of posts on small dogs in dog sports, with a special section devoted to canine disc sports.
Thanks for the photo!
Marshall Smith
Bluegrass Area Disc Dogs
www.baddogs.net
The best disc dog Internet resources from Yahoo!
Disc Dog makes the big time!
Yahoo has a great bunch of groups you can subscribe to with a wealth of information on disc dog. Subscribe - you'll be happy you did.
- The disc dog list. The oldest and biggest Frisbee Dog list on the net!
- The Frisbee dog list! Discussion on all things Frisbee dog.
- IDDHA The International Disc Dog Handlers' Association (IDDHA) Yahoo Group.
- Other Yahoo groups. Check out this link and search for disc dogs groups in your area!
Disc Dog makes the big time!
Well almost. Here's a fun ad we thought you'd enjoy!
Health and Nutrition!
Health and nutrition are foundations for any athlete. Even us dog athletes! Here you'll find some great links to keep your dog healthy, fit, and running and jumping in top condition.
- How to find the best food for your canine athlete. All natural foods and treats are essential to our wellbeing. Here is a great site that has all kinds of foods and treats with all natural, organic ingredients.
- Why all natural foods and treats? Only Natural Pet Store has a great library of nutritional and health information. Try it out if you want to learn more, or find information on all kinds of health conditions.
- Great list of resources for holistic veterinary information. Another great resource from Only Natural Pet Store, where they have links to a wide variety of veterinary, and alternative/holistic veterinary organizations and information. Not to be missed for us canine athletes.
- Finding the right veterinarian for you and your canine athlete. The right veterinarian is critical to your canine athlete. Injuries can happen, since we are so active. Here is a great site to help with your search.
