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1TDC™ recently had the chance to chat with Aaron Robbins, co-owner and co-captain of the Rocket Relay Flyball Club based out of the Hamilton, Ontario area, about flyball training tips during the off-season. As an avid competitor and teacher, Aaron has plenty of knowledge to share with his fellow athletes—including...

After winning the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) Flyball Open World Cup that took place August 17-19 in Gravelines, France, Julie Jenkins of Fur Fun Flyball talked with 1TDC™ about the event, her team, and how it felt participating in last month’s flyball competition. Question: Was this your first time competing...

1) Let puppies grow up I love puppies, and I love training them. Their little brains are like sponges, soaking up new experiences and learning as fast as we can teach them. For anyone who has trained dogs, the blank slate of a new puppy appeals as an opportunity to...

This year’s Coconut Classic, organized by Julie Jenkins and Fun Fur Flyball, will be held June 23-24 at the Greensboro Sportsplex in Greensboro, North Carolina. The event is being sponsored by the City of Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Coconut Classic is the first Flyball event that 1TDC™ ever...

In a previous post, I talked about how to play tug safely with your dog, but that only covered the activity when standing still! What if you play flyball, or do long recalls to a tug, and aren’t sure what the best way to catch your dog on a tug...

“Quick, rerun your dog!” “What?” “Send her again; you false-passed!” “Uh, okay…” I tried to turn my little border collie around in the lane to run her again, but she didn’t understand what to do, so she laid down and peed herself in fright. The kindly judge walked over to...

Due to an overwhelming number of requests from the article: Flyball Warm-Up Routine for Your Dog , I’ve put together a quick article and two videos to walk you through some basic steps in teaching your dog both side-stepping and rear leg lifts. Tips for Teaching Side-Stepping Teaching your dog...

As a multi-sport dog trainer, I am passionate about physical warm-ups for canine athletes. A proper warm-up both increases performance and decreases risk of injury, yet many individuals fail to prioritize warm-ups within their training and competition routines. Contrary to popular belief, a 60-120 second ‘warm-up’ prior to a race...