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Softball Fielding Tips – How to become a Better Fielder

Most spectators of softball games don’t realize the importance of the role of fielders in the game. Well, not at least they are thrown into the same situation and see what it really takes to become a good softball fielder.

For one, fielders should always be alert for flyballs because practically no one else can help them catch the ball but themselves.

And it doesn’t stop there. They still have to throw the ball to the nearest baseman to get a player tagged or to secure a base.

But if you’re a fielder yourself, I’m completely sure that you already understand the importance of your position. But there’s still room for improvement. That’s why here are some softball fielding tips for you and for everyone who wants to gain a greater appreciation for what’s needed to play this all important position.

Let’s begin:

1. You must refine your throwing mechanics and accuracy. If there’s one important skill that any fielder should have, that would be the ability to throw the ball correctly and into the right direction.

That’s why it’s important for you to always practice the correct throwing mechanics and work on your throwing accuracy.

The part about accuracy is obvious enough, but what about the proper throwing mechanics? The proper throwing mechanics help you throw the ball harder and farther with less effort. Also, you would minimize the wear and tear on the muscles involved at throwing and keep yourself from getting injured.

2. Be familiar with the position you’re playing. To be an effective fielder, you must know your job inside and out. You should know where to position yourself when the ball’s coming your way. But that’s not all. You should also know how to position yourself in particular game situations. Your hands must be in the correct position to catch the ball better, for example.

3. Pick the right glove and take care of it. For most players, knowing how to execute a drill is enough for them. But what they don’t know is the role that their equipment also plays in helping them play the game better.

For fielders, there’s no other equipment more important than their glove. If you’re a fielder, you should choose a glove that fits you just fine. A good-fitting glove is one that doesn’t slip when you use it, is small enough to help you catch the ball better, and is light enough to prevent limiting your performance, to name a few.

You also must take good care of your glove by making sure it maintains its original shape. You can do that by placing a ball in it and wrapping a shoelace around it when you’re not using it.

So to sum things up, you must refine your throwing mechanics and accuracy, familiarize yourself with your position, and pick the right glove and take care of it. These things will help you to become a better fielder.

But there are other useful softball fielding tips out there. To read all of them and other softball tips, check out my website at www.softballperformance.com.

I’ll see you there!

About the Author

Marc Dagenais, MHK, CSCS, is a Softball Peak Performance Coach that helps softball players and teams hit with more power, run faster, throw harder, become mentally tougher and be more dominant on the softball field.

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Flyball Dogs

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Dog Breeding - Conformation and Performance

The commonest method for breeding dogs is conformation.  This ensures pups conform to the agreed standard of a certain registering body.  Dogs that are registered with the AKC should meet the agreed standards and display no faults.  Dogs produced as a result of conformation usually compete in shows to ascertain which breed is best.  They also compete to determine the best dog without their own group.

When dogs are bred for conformation the breeder needs to take several factors into account; and these include things like physical characteristics, size, gait, bite, and coloring.  Breeders in this category need to be particularly careful when it comes to choosing a specific breed.  They must adhere to a strict breeding program, and the dogs involved must be excellent examples of their breed.  Specimens displaying certain faults are not permitted to be used, and they tend to be spayed or neutered before being sent to dog homes.

Some dogs may be bred for performance, and will often take part in events such as flyball.  Dogs selected for breeding often display fine athletic abilities.  Structure and physical appearance are not so important in dogs bred for best performance.  Dogs from different breeds are allowed to mate if they are agile and athletic.  In that situation the breeders can only hope the pups will display the same qualities as their parents.   One very good example is the breeding of a Jack Russell with a Border Collie.  This produces a pup which in the sports community is known as a BorderJack.

You should always take your responsibilities as a breeder very seriously; and the same rule applies whether you are breeding for performance or conformation.  This rule also applies to many other tasks and business dealings; you won’t get very far if you don’t behave responsibly.

As a breeder it is vitally important that you choose a dog which is the best in its breed as well as being free from faults or other genetic problems.  This can only be done after an expensive evaluation period which involves a lot of tests and examinations.  You must be willing to invest a lot of time and money into your dog breeding venture irrespective of whether it’s for business or personal reasons.  You need to provide a good home for your male and female dogs before you start the breeding program.

You will need to pay close attention during the mating process because intervention is sometimes necessary.  You should always behave in an ethical manner, especially when you consider that animal rights activists are often against breeding.  Develop a good breeding program, and make sure you stick to it.  Create a healthy environment for your dogs to live in, as well as for any pups they produce.

Do your research on the subject of conformation breeding, and find out which breeds of dog are suitable for the program.  You should also do extensive research before you start performance breeding.  Either way, extensive research will help to ensure good results.  You should seek as much expert help as possible in order to avoid future problems.  Check the AKC’s standards, as well as other organizations, and make sure you comply with them.  Don’t hesitate to ask the experts for help and advice, especially if you're a beginner. 

Dog breeding needs a high level of commitment.  The responsibilities are enormous, and can be difficult to cope with.  Only consider dog breeding as a career if it is your passion.

About the Author

To learn more about Dog Breeding and to discover what you need to know to get started today! Please Visit: www.dogbreedingsuccess.com

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Hobbies and sports for dogs

1. Walking

All dogs have to be walked daily so why not make this part of your exercise routine? You can plan a route that could take an hour and try and include as many hills as possible. If your are planning this in the winter months you will have to make sure that you and your dog can be seen which means a hi-vis vest for you or a hi-vis dog coat for your dog. You can also buy hi-vis dog collars and dog leads which will make your dog see from any passer by. You can get these pet supplies from any online pet supplier such as Swell Pets, Swell Pets.co.uk

2. Running

If you want to get fit quick but can't afford the gym why not going running with your dog? This will again keep you and your dog fit and healthy and give you quality bonding time together.

3. Obedience training

People think of obedience training as very formal and dare we say boring.  This is far from the case. Basic obedience training will help you to teach the dog to sit, stand, down and of course the main one, come back when called when the dog's off its lead. Joining a dog club to do obedience will keep your dog focused, keen on you, keen to learn and mix with other dogs there to keep you dog happy and balanced.

4.  Agility training

As with any other discipline, agility will give you good quality time with your dog and is great for exercise for both of you. Doing agility is great fun. There are many obstacles to learn such as the A-frame, dog walk and tunnels. This will take a lot to train but well worth it in the end. One thing to remember when training sports such as agility is your dog will need to be fed before training to give them the energy but not to be fed just before training. It is recommended that you feed the dog food at least two hours before exercise.

5. Flyball

Flyball again is another sport you can do with your dog. Whereas with agility you compete on your own, Flyball is a team sport and it is great fun. There are many great training clubs around the country that can offer these events.  Why not have a look and join up today.

About the Author

Karren Newton is a pet advisor for Swell Pets.  Swell Pets is a leading online dog products retailer who stock a wide range of supplies such as dog harnesses and puppy sets.

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Jack Russell Training: Teach Your Jack Russell To Play Frisbee or Flyball

As dogs originally bred for hunting, Jack Russells are known for being fearless, active, and intelligent dogs. Since they often have a lot of pent up energy, it is best to have them engage in various activities to avoid potentially aggressive or destructive behavior. Common activities for Jack Russells include playing Frisbee or flyball.

Jack Russell training may pose as a challenge to many since most Jack Russells are blatantly strong-willed. However, with patience, the right attitude, and the right technique, Jack Russell training should not be difficult at all. As with any dog training method, be sure to understand the true meaning of being a pack leader. A typical Jack Russell will instinctively try to manhandle its master, but so long as you establish early on that YOU are the pack leader, your Jack Russell will learn to be happy to obey your commands. Just like any other dog, Jack Russells enjoy being able to please their masters.

When it comes to Jack Russell training involving a Frisbee, first, you must introduce the Frisbee as a toy to your dog. It would help to associate the Frisbee with a treat to get your dog excited about the activity you are about to introduce. Once you get your Jack Russell comfortable with the Frisbee, start playing tug-of-war with your Jack Russell using the Frisbee. This encourages the dog to have the Frisbee in its possession whenever possible. Eventually, whenever you throw that Frisbee, your Jack Russell will learn to be more than eager to retrieve it for you.

The next part of this little Jack Russell training bit is to teach your dog to release that Frisbee after retrieving it. You may have noticed how most dogs often retrieve objects and end up simply running away with it. For this activity, you want your Jack Russell to actually bring that Frisbee back to you. Once it retrieves the Frisbee, take it from its mouth and give it a treat. Do not reward your Jack Russell for simply chasing after the Frisbee; give it a treat only when it brings the Frisbee back to you.

Flyball is a dog sport that involves having your Jack Russell race against other dogs along a course that includes a line of hurdles that leads to a box that releases a ball or Frisbee. Your Jack Russel's goal is to retrieve and bring that ball or Frisbee back to you as fast as possible. The same method of Jack Russell training is used in this activity, except that some trainers opt to do it in a backward sequential manner. Meaning, your concern should be getting your dog to retrieve the ball or Frisbee first then having it return to you while passing through the hurdles. Later on, it will be almost second nature to your Jack Russell to go through all those hurdles in order to get to the ball or Frisbee.

About the Author

Lea Mullins, discusses all about Jack Russell training and how to control their separation anxiety. Find more information about dog training from TrainPetDog.com

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making your own agility equipment?

Does anyone know how to do this or websites that tell you what to get and/or teach you how to make it yourself

Also, any good flyball websites please?

google gives so many when you search so thought i'd ask for the best ones from you guys who probably know

THANK YOU

These two sites are pretty good for finding plans to build equipment:
http://www.dogagilityhome.com/servlet/sql.linkListInq?cat=Plans
http://www.caninecrib.com/dog/training/agility-course.asp

Also, check with agility clubs and trainers in your area. I know in my area, some of the agility clubs/trainers have equipment building workshops where you learn how to make certain pieces of equipment (the price of the class includes all the materials as well). At the end of the workshop, you have a piece of agility equipment to take home.

Here is a link that will help you find a trainer or agility club:
http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=clubs.search

If you are comfortable with carpentry, or have a friend or relative that is, you can have them make some of the equipment as well. Most good carpenters don't even need "plans" to make the simple structures of agility equipment (A-frame, dog walk).

Depending on how big your dog is, you can improvise on things as well. For example, I bought a kid's play tunnel for a fraction of the price an "agility" tunnel would cost ( http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5481440 ). Keep your eyes peeled and be creative!

Here are some sites to buy equipment if there's pieces you don't want to make (note: equipment can be expensive):
http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=335
http://www.affordableagility.com/
http://www.agilityforless.com/

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British Flyball

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How do you register a dog for fly ball, with the british kennel club?

My dog is 18months and I am trying to register with the british kennel club, for flyball. I heard there was forms online but I can't find them, does anyone know how I can do it? Thanks

http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/item/3440 Activity Register page

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Flyball Hurdles

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Doggie Flyball?

How do you make a flyball course? How tall are the hurdles, how far apart are they, and what would be an easy way to make the box?

Try this site.

http://www.speedwaggin.com/what_is_flyball.htm

It has a picture of what one looks like. That is the best i can do. Good luck!

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Fun Dog Activities

All dog breeds (http://www.dog-breed-facts.com/index.html) were developed for a purpose. Some breeds were developed to herd sheep, some to hunt game, and some to pull sleds. Dogs, like humans, enjoy having a purpose in life. Dogs like to lead a structured life and be able to associate with their owners in activities and be given the opportunity to please their owner. The following is a short list of fun activities that you may want to consider for your dog.

Dog Agility is a sport in which a handler must control and direct his dog around an obstacle course within a set period of time. Dogs must be controlled off-leash using only voice and body language commands. The handler runs beside the dog and directs the dog through the obstacle course with precision and speed â€" trying to accumulate the minimum number of faults (both missed obstacles and time faults). Obstacles include: A-frames, elevated dog walks, teeter-totters, tunnels, jumps (such as hurdles and tires), weave poles (like a slalom), pause tables (where the dog must lie down for a fixed time), and other obstacles. In order to be fair, there are usually classes of competition to group dogs of similar size and experience. Therefore there will be several winners at a competition. Dogs and handlers need to be very well trained and seem to enjoy this sport immensely. There are a number of organizations involved in agility performance around the world who sanction clubs to allow them to host agility competitions. In the US, some of these organizations include: the American Kennel Club (AKC), the United Kennel Club (UKC), the United States Dog Agility Association, and the North American Dog Agility Council. Elsewhere in the world: the Kennel Club (in the UK), the Agility Association of Canada and the FCI (World Canine Organization) are all involved.

Obedience is a skill that ranges from mastering everyday commands that all dogs should know to competitive exercises that require significant training and aptitude to excel. You may start out teaching your puppy and young dog the basic obedience commands and find that you and your dog have an aptitude for obedience skills that you would like to take to a higher level. In competitive obedience the dog and handler team must perform prescribed activities off leash and in a carefully defined way. If the dog has the aptitude and training it will gain skills to allow it to advance through the ranks from Novice to Open (intermediate) to Utility (advanced) competitions. At each level the requirements become more difficult and the number of exercises to be performed get longer. Exercises are all done off leash using voice and body language commands and include such activities as: having the dog stay while you walk away; follow the handler in the heel position through complex patterns; come on command; sit and lie down for fixed periods of time while the handler is out of the dog’s sight; retrieve items over a high jump; and find a scented object amongst a group of identical non-scented objects. Dogs can earn obedience titles in obedience championships. Purebred dogs can compete in obedience trials sanctioned by the AKC, while the UKC recognizes other purebred dog competitions. As well, there are mixed breed competitions sanctioned by the Mixed Breed Dog Club of America and other organizations. In Canada, the Canadian Kennel Club sanctions obedience trials and awards titles.

Lure coursing is a sport for sighthounds that involves chasing a manually or mechanically operated artificial lure across a field in a “coursing” pattern. The competition is usually restricted to pure-bred sighthounds including: Afghan Hounds, Basenjis, Borzois, Greyhounds, Ibizan Hounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, and Whippets. The operator keeps the lure or “prey” just in front of the chasing sighthounds until they have completed the course. The course must have a minimum number of turns and is usually 600 to 1000 yards long. The hounds love to play this sport and puppies can be introduced to the sport through lure coursing practice sessions. Competitions usually consist of two runs for each dog breed for dogs that have been pre-certified or qualified. In the US, the American Sighthound Field Association or the AKC can “certify” that dogs have been trained and are eligible to enter their sanctioned competitions. In Canada, the Canadian Kennel Club sanctions lure coursing but excludes the Italian Greyhound because they consider it a toy dog.

Tracking can be learned by all dog breeds (http://www.dog-breed-facts.com/index.html) because all dogs use their noses to identify things and explore the world. Training can be started as early as 10 to 12 weeks of age as all puppies love to use their noses to sniff out a trail. As with all training, positive rewards (treats, praise etc,) and re-enforcement work best. The AKC sanctions tracking tests and events in the US. This vigorous non-competitive outdoor sport allows dogs to demonstrate their ability to recognize and follow human scents. In Canada, the CKC sponsors tracking events and you can check their website for a list of nearby events.

Field Trials are regularly held for Basset Hounds, Beagles and Dachshunds to demonstrate their ability to find and track game. Similarily Field Trials and Hunting Trials are held almost every weekend across the country for: the Pointing Breeds, the Retrievers, and Spaniels to allow them to compete and demonstrate their hunting abilities under a strict set of conditions. If you are an owner of a hunting dog puppy, you will want to look into many of the organized activities designed for your dog. Check out the AKC or CKC websites for a list of contacts and field trials in your area.

Other Fun Activites that you might wish to explore include flyball, frisbee, herding and drafting competitions.

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Dog Breeding Advice

Dog breeding is not as simple as you think. Countless sensible pet owners favor to get purebred dogs nowadays. Even on a similar multiplies, breeding lines are inclined to create numerous traits and types of dogs. As you can watch, dog breeding is a complex undertaking and without enough knowledge, you can't be an impressive dog breeder.

Dog breeding is continuously grueling for beginners, particularly when you consider the amount of time, money, and effort you need to invest. Don't make the mistake of rushing in before you know your subject. The major to achievement is research followed by even more research. Once you're equipped with all the theoretical knowledge you should consult an expert breeder. Visit his premises and take note of the manner he does things. You will gain helpful insight into the specific dog breeding experience.

Some dogs may be bred for performance, and will regularly take part in events such as flyball. Dogs some for breeding frequently display fine athletic abilities. Structure and physical appearance are not so important in dogs bred for best performance. Dogs from many breeds are allowed to mate if they are agile and athletic. In that situation the breeders can only hope the pups will display the same qualities as their parents. One exceedingly suitable example is the breeding of a Jack Russell with a Border Collie. This produces a pup which in the sports community is known as a BorderJack.

Once you have your perfect female you will call for to look for a good stud. Certain studs are offered for sale while others are accessed via payment of a fee. The most popular and reputable breeds are expensive, but if you decide attractive puppies you require to look for an experienced stud. Don't be persuaded to use a friend's stud; you call for to look for the best. Visit the kennel club in your local area. Ask to see the dog's certification; and following clear arrangements you can arrange to bring your female to meet the stud. This arrangement means the stud owner can help with the mating process. First time females can be hard so you need all the expert help you can get.

Be sure that you don't underestimate these items when you calculate the cost being a professional dog breeder. Also, project to work with a veterinarian in caring for them, and see if a monthly payment policy can be implemented when that becomes necessary. Keep in mind to include advertising, the cost of building, outfitting, and electrifying a kennel, liability and property insurance premiums, zoning approval, property taxes, and maintenance.

You know your dog better than anyone else; and you should know if it's an great example of its breed. If you are aware of any disqualifying faults in your dog you should not be allowing it to breed. If on the other hand your dog has a few minor faults these can be counteracted by finding a suitable partner. However, the situation is a variety of if you have a dog that is simply mediocre. Constantly check the standards required in each breed. If in doubt ask an expert to evaluate your dog properly.

Just remember, you need to become skilled at as much as you can about dog breeding. With the knowledge and advice you gain from speaking to expert breeders you will be well on your manner to success.

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Fantasy Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Players to Look Out For

Baseball season is close and I'm sure everyone wants to read about the fantasy rankings of these baseball players. Reading up on fantasy rankings is an important aspect of playing fantasy baseball. Because when you know the fantasy rankings, you know which players to get. If you know which players to get, you can form a good team or have a good fantasy draft. Having a winning fantasy draft can be an exciting thing for players, and it can make you win in your fantasy baseball league.

Now, let us review the fantasy ranking of the following players.

First, let us take a look at Alex Rios (CHW RF). Alex Rios showed solid performance in the first year that he played for the Chicago baseball team. His number of hits reached .284 - 334 - 457. Alex Rios also has a 20-home run and a 30-SB season. Now, the big question that is running through everyone's head is, can Alex Rios be able to replicate the outstanding performance he has shown us in 2011? Our take is it is possible to do so. The only caveat is he has to remain healthy and injury free. Rios is the man who can hit a solid line up. Get him in your draft.

The second player in focus is a TEX RF named Nelson Cruz. We are thinking, how many home runs Nelson Cruz can possible make if he remains injury-free and healthy for 600 at bats? The numbers that Cruz has been crunching are a hit of .318 - .374 - .576 with 22 home runs, 78 RBI and 17 saved bases. And that is just as low as 400 bats for last year. What we like about Cruz is he is able to hit a lot of flyballs and he gets a 45 percent FB number. The thing is, we mentioned that Nelson Cruz can perform well if he remains healthy. The problem is he already has an injury risk. To all fantasy sports people out there, you know you really have to read up on those injury lists.

Another player to look at is Chris Young (AR CF). Mr. Young has .257 - .341 - .452 with 27 HRs. Chris Young also has 27 HR, 91 RBI, 94 runs and 28 SB in 2010. So, what will his future be in 2011? Well, Young is actually 27, and he is in the peak of his career in 2011. He also has a newly hired manager in the person of Kirk Gibson and he is telling everyone that Young will become more aggressive on the base paths this year.

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Basic information on the German Shepherd dog

In general German Shepherds are obedient, loyal and has an excellent sense of smell. They are lively eager and highly trainable because of their desire to obey.

 

The standard colours of German Shepherds are black with reddish brown, brown, tan or light grey markings. The average dog size is 60 to 65cm and the average size for the bitch is 55 to 60cm. In all breeds bitches tend to be smaller than dogs. The weight of an average German Shepherd for dogs is 30 to 40 kg's and for bitches 22 to 32 kg.

 

They are classed as a large breed and therefore they would be fed a larger kibble food such as Arden Grange Large Breed or they could be fed a breed specific food such as Eukanuba German Shepherd food or Royal Canin German Shepherd. One of the benefits of using the large breed dog food is the kibble is larger.

 

As like with all dogs you will need a suitable dog bed, dog collar and of course a good dog lead. These are the basic essentials for any dog, but with the German Shepherd being a larger dog then the accessories need to be that bit stronger.

 

This is also a working dog and many are found to be working as police dogs.  This is because they can be trained and are very loyal animals. They are also known as guard dogs.

German Shepherds are a great all round dog that will also make good family pets.  There are many breeders club available to join to learn more about the breed or why not join a local dog training club where you can take your new dog to learn good basic obedience.

All dogs benefit from learning new skills so you can do as much training as you can possibly fit in.  At your local dog training club you will be able to learn sports such as obedience, flyball and agility.  All three disciplines take time and effort from you and your dog but you will see the benefits when your pup starts to grow and turns into a well behaved balanced dog.

 

 

 

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Karren Newton is a pet advisor with Swell Pets one of UK's leading online store of pet supplies that supply dog food from Iams Dog Food, James Wellbelovedand Naturediet.

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Flyball / Agility?

I started going to obedience classes with my whippet late last year and we were quite behind of everyone else..
Even though I had started training him simple things at home...I had always used food rewards..so when we went to training ..he wouldnt do it..
So over the christmas break I had worked really hard on getting things right without food..
We were getting really close but things have been up and down the past month or two so training time was limited..
So today I got prince out and was shocked to see how well he had gone...never has he gone better...
Anyway...I had gone to obedience class to find something he was good at like obedience in genral or flyball/ agilty..
He imediatly picked up the flyball and now I really want to train in it and compete when we get better..
He already knows the basics obedience .and .jump, weave and tunnel...
But what will be expected and needed to learn before we start?

You are doing great!
My whippets were never too good at the weave but they learned to do all other the obstacles and they remember them even after years without practice.
I would not expect a whippet to act as a border collie in agility.
I think the most important thing with a whippet is to keep it fun and don't give him too many repetitions of the same exercise.

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When and how do you introduce the ball to the flyball box?

I've started swimmers turn training with my 2 BCs today. They have everything down good so far. But, how do I introduce the ball in the box and when? Do I just put it in there one day and expect them to catch it? I made a velcro board i've been teaching them to fetch a ball off of, could I use that someway?

You should introduce the ball to the dog when they have a swimmers turn down.

There are a number of ways to introduce the ball to the dog on a flyball box. You will have to take it slow and it will be dependent on the dog and their ball drive. If the dog is timid and does not have a strong ball drive it will take longer, but if your dog has a strong ball drive it will go quicker.

First thing to do is to determine which way your dog turns naturally. It is similar to people being left or right handed. You can train them to go either way, but if you work with their natural tendency it will be easier.
Place a ball about 20 feet directly in front of your dog and send them for the ball. Make a mental note of which direction they turn as you call them back to you once they have the ball. Do this several times so that you will let you know their natural turn direction.

I will start with how to train a timid dog, you can skip over these as needed as you find out how well your dog progresses.

Start with a ball just in front of the box on the ground and send them to the box. You will want to place the ball to the side of the box that the dog naturally turns. As they pick up the ball and return to you they will build confidence. As they gain this confidence, move the ball onto the box. You may need to tape or Velcro the ball to the box. Keep moving the ball up the ramp till the ball is in the area that it would normally fire from when the box would be triggered. Once the dog is successful at the dead ball retrieve from the box, take a step back and do box work with the box triggering and the dog doing the swimmers turn. If the dog is not phased by the noise of the box, then go ahead and put the ball into the box and have the ball fired from the box. It usually takes a time or two till the dog is not bobbling the ball and gets used to how the ball fires from the box.
If your dog does not have ball drive, work with a loaded ball. This is where you cut a slit into the ball and stuff treats inside. When you do this send the dog to the ball and once they bring the ball back to you, treat them with the treats inside the ball and repeat. They will start to associate the ball with treats and the ball drive will develop from there.

All of this training is without the jumps and they would be added back in after successful box work has been completed.

One key component of this whole training program is having a flyball box. If you belong to a flyball club, they may have one that you can borrow. There are several on the market that are available from about $150 to over $1000, but you get what you pay for with the boxes. A quality box will cost you at least $500. I am the designer of the Miller Elite Flyball box with more information available at www.MillerFlyball.com.

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