Placement is key. We have learned a lot in the 2 years since we made that flip video. I really respect you ask about the landing. Says very good things about you and your care for your dog. Appears to be over rotating to a dangerous landing. So its either a tad high, and/or a tad too far back. i think in your case too far back is the bigger concern.
I think your dog could do an awesome full flip. Increase the speed (snap instead of toss) the disc up and just slightly back.
this video is awesome, ive been teaching my nz heading dog how to flip since i saw this video. would you mind watching my vid and telling me if she is landing ok?
@Dogcrazzzy we ideally want a front feet just before back feet landing - on the full flip especially (and any landing really). We'r elooking for a natural landing, the flip landing is tough becaus eit is flat footed. There is some debate, but we feel the front feet extended landing is marginally ok as long as the body is not vertical and is in alignment. That will be more wear and tear on the sholders though. Shoot for the full flip for a cooler trick and safe landing. go for the flip catch!
how do you train them to stop chewing on the disc after catching? my dog will catch it then drop it and then pick it up again to chew on it while bringing it back. she also trys to shake it around like a stuffed animal and i dont know how to stop her from doing so with the frisbee
I have a 15-month-old male aussie who loves to catch frisbees, will have to try this! I do have a question for you - when he brings it back to me he loves to tag me (body slam more like), what is a good way to discourage this and get him to bring it back nicely?
@lucigo Couple ideas. Call the drop early so he drops the disc just before he gets to you. You will need a reliable drop cue. Also you can turn your back on the dog before it arrives. See what happens when you do that. I would start doing running recalls, call the dog, run, as it approaches your side, whip out a disc and tug or throw a roller. Engaging your dog in a behaviour other than a body slam ;)
Aussies yes. Breed standard is to dock the tails. You can find a few with tails. I wish mine had theirs. They would look so cool flying through the air with them ;)
@DiscDogBlog I have a dog with a mixture of Border Collie and Aussie. She still has her tail (Thankfully). Why do they dock the tails on Aussies anyway?
@ZacharyBrunoMusic due to them being a herding breed for cows or large livestock its safer for them to dock the tail so that it doesnt hes stepped on and crushed causing the dog extreme pain theyve reserched and found that docking the tail after birth causes the puppy little to no pain... or there are aussies like mine that are born with naturally docked tails ...also its only legal to dock a dogs tail if its for a specific reason like herding
alright so im just wondering i have a blue merel aussie and even tho hes a good smart dog hes a little to agreesive with my little sister what should i do.?
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us and showcasing your dogs. They're awesome, but then I'm a bit biased as I have 2 aussies, also! The adult has been doing flips, unbeknownst to me, for quite a while now. I have no skill at throwing a frisbee, so we've used the yellow zing ring, and in the house there's not much room, obviously, so that's where it appears. Now I can take it "on the road", and work on it with the pup when she gets older. Thanks again!
?- I have a 7 month old BC... Should I wait a little longer (till ~1yr) before trying to teach something like this? I don't want to push him too far too fast.
Rule of thumb is to wait a year citing "growth plate" as the reason. Plenty of people start flipping with their puppies though. Depends on the dog fitness and natural ability. If you can throw a tiny flip that doesn't create a high twisting flip then that would be cool. We have cut our flips WAY back as they seem to be the most likely to cause injury of all our activities due to the flat landing.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been wanting to teach this trick ! THANKS!! You both make it look so easy. I really like the choices in how to toss the frisbee, because that is my weakness. My dog can catch, but I can't throw. hehe! THANKS AGAIN! 5 *s and a favorite!
is that an Aussie or a Bc ?
nataliawasilewska97 1 month ago
Placement is key. We have learned a lot in the 2 years since we made that flip video. I really respect you ask about the landing. Says very good things about you and your care for your dog. Appears to be over rotating to a dangerous landing. So its either a tad high, and/or a tad too far back. i think in your case too far back is the bigger concern.
I think your dog could do an awesome full flip. Increase the speed (snap instead of toss) the disc up and just slightly back.
everybodyvideos 1 month ago
this video is awesome, ive been teaching my nz heading dog how to flip since i saw this video. would you mind watching my vid and telling me if she is landing ok?
Dogcrazzzy 1 month ago
@Dogcrazzzy we ideally want a front feet just before back feet landing - on the full flip especially (and any landing really). We'r elooking for a natural landing, the flip landing is tough becaus eit is flat footed. There is some debate, but we feel the front feet extended landing is marginally ok as long as the body is not vertical and is in alignment. That will be more wear and tear on the sholders though. Shoot for the full flip for a cooler trick and safe landing. go for the flip catch!
DiscDogBlog 1 month ago
bad shirt
dr3dd25 2 months ago
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how do you train them to stop chewing on the disc after catching? my dog will catch it then drop it and then pick it up again to chew on it while bringing it back. she also trys to shake it around like a stuffed animal and i dont know how to stop her from doing so with the frisbee
puppy10532 2 months ago
I have a 15-month-old male aussie who loves to catch frisbees, will have to try this! I do have a question for you - when he brings it back to me he loves to tag me (body slam more like), what is a good way to discourage this and get him to bring it back nicely?
lucigo 4 months ago
@lucigo Couple ideas. Call the drop early so he drops the disc just before he gets to you. You will need a reliable drop cue. Also you can turn your back on the dog before it arrives. See what happens when you do that. I would start doing running recalls, call the dog, run, as it approaches your side, whip out a disc and tug or throw a roller. Engaging your dog in a behaviour other than a body slam ;)
DiscDogBlog 4 months ago
Aussies yes. Breed standard is to dock the tails. You can find a few with tails. I wish mine had theirs. They would look so cool flying through the air with them ;)
DiscDogBlog 4 months ago
@DiscDogBlog I have a dog with a mixture of Border Collie and Aussie. She still has her tail (Thankfully). Why do they dock the tails on Aussies anyway?
ZacharyBrunoMusic 3 months ago
@ZacharyBrunoMusic due to them being a herding breed for cows or large livestock its safer for them to dock the tail so that it doesnt hes stepped on and crushed causing the dog extreme pain theyve reserched and found that docking the tail after birth causes the puppy little to no pain... or there are aussies like mine that are born with naturally docked tails ...also its only legal to dock a dogs tail if its for a specific reason like herding
Brentor14 3 months ago
@Brentor14 That makes sense... Thanks!
ZacharyBrunoMusic 3 months ago
@ZacharyBrunoMusic no problem
Brentor14 3 months ago
this is australian shepherds right? is there aussies with tails too or is eveyone without it? :(
Zanityy 4 months ago
Jason, you are a stunningly handsome man. You would be most welcome to join our Sunday morning dog meet up.
Jimmyjumpnjive 4 months ago
We suggest discs specifically made for dogs. The pet store or public store discs can be dangerous. The standard disc is called a fastback. check out
dtworld.com/Fastback_Cosmetic_Misprints_p/d170-rej.htm
and
dtworld.com/Chomper_3_Pack_dog_disc_p/d-chomp-3pk.htm
DiscDogBlog 6 months ago
What disc should I use for a beginner BC , plastic or rubber ?
avrono 6 months ago
YALL DONT KNOW SHIT.....LOOKS LIKE LILLY DONT WANT TO BRING THE FRIZBEE BACK...LOL SHE PLAYIN YALL FOR FOOLS
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alright so im just wondering i have a blue merel aussie and even tho hes a good smart dog hes a little to agreesive with my little sister what should i do.?
alleniscoo 1 year ago
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us and showcasing your dogs. They're awesome, but then I'm a bit biased as I have 2 aussies, also! The adult has been doing flips, unbeknownst to me, for quite a while now. I have no skill at throwing a frisbee, so we've used the yellow zing ring, and in the house there's not much room, obviously, so that's where it appears. Now I can take it "on the road", and work on it with the pup when she gets older. Thanks again!
azmauigirl 1 year ago
?- I have a 7 month old BC... Should I wait a little longer (till ~1yr) before trying to teach something like this? I don't want to push him too far too fast.
canidkeeper11 2 years ago
Rule of thumb is to wait a year citing "growth plate" as the reason. Plenty of people start flipping with their puppies though. Depends on the dog fitness and natural ability. If you can throw a tiny flip that doesn't create a high twisting flip then that would be cool. We have cut our flips WAY back as they seem to be the most likely to cause injury of all our activities due to the flat landing.
DiscDogBlog 2 years ago
Thanks!
canidkeeper11 2 years ago
Just a reminder. Please be safe!
DiscDogBlog 2 years ago
my aussie can do back vaults but will only flip for snow balls!
CanadianAnimalLuver 2 years ago
thanks for the pointers!
allman1968 2 years ago
I have read up on this many times but this is the first concise visual tutorial. Nice work, and thank you for posting.
tehrenberg 2 years ago
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been wanting to teach this trick ! THANKS!! You both make it look so easy. I really like the choices in how to toss the frisbee, because that is my weakness. My dog can catch, but I can't throw. hehe! THANKS AGAIN! 5 *s and a favorite!
pamelamarxsen 2 years ago
thanks for sharing! 5*
JesstheBorder 2 years ago