They then bring the ball back as they jump over hurdles, and the next dog in the relay does the same. The winning team is the one that is the fastest with the least mistakes in 3 out of 5 relays. It's a fun sport that gives dog owners and their pets a chance to learn skills and socialize,'' said Bitler, who owns Haley, a black, mixed-breed. Dogs of all breeds and sizes compete in the races. Each team usually has a small member so the team qualifies for the smaller hurdles.
Sugar is one of the small members of the local team.
The mixed-breed was a stray found in Kristi Klodzinski's neighborhood. I wanted to do something that both of us could enjoy,'' said Klodzinski, who was helping Sugar practice her turn at the ball box. We have so much fun. Pharmacist Kathy Beavers started Rex in agility training before she moved to flyball. Bitler said any dog has the potential to be a flyball participant.