How to train your dog to catch a Frisbee

http://sketchandflash.com
Due to many requests, I decided to make a four minute video on how to train your dog to catch a disc using my newest dog, Blitz.

PLEASE NOTE: I mention to be exciting when getting them driven for the disc. During this video, I AM NOT BEING EXCITING enough for a new dog! Be like a Saturday morning cartoon! Blitz is a herding breed and already has a very high level of drive for discs. Also, teaching the dog to go around you before you throw isn't necessary but I've found it easier for new players. It helps the handler have time to throw especially if they have a fast dog. Plus the dog is more like to catch it if they have to chase it not wait in front of it. Don't get discouraged! It took Flash about a year before he really wanted to play.


Although herding breeds are the most common seen playing, ANY DOG CAN DO THIS! Any breed can catch a disc and is welcome to compete! From Boxers to Poodles to Yorkies, I've seen some very different breeds chase Frisbees!
Dogs of all ages can play, too. Dogs younger than 1 and 1/2 year should stay low to the ground and should not be doing a lot of jumping because their bones & plates are still growing. Talk to your vet for more details. If your dog is older(8 yrs+? depends on the breed), then ask your vet if they are in a good enough physical condition to be doing this.


Why take the time to do this with your dog?
-Helps get your dog in shape. If your dog is overweight, you're cutting out years of their life.
-Can help get you in shape! If you choose to put more into it, you can loose some pounds too!
-Bonding with your dog. Dogs depend on human love and attention. This is a great way for you and your dog to have fun!
-Keep your dog from eating your house. If you have a herding dog, you probably know exactly what I mean.
-Meeting new people! I've met people from many parts of the world such as Canada, Hungary, Germany, and Japan.
-There are too many more reasons for me to list :)


FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH YOUR QUESTIONS!!! My email is KirbyMcNab@SketchandFlash.com but I do respond to YouTube messages/comments just as fast!


Wondering where to get dog safe discs?
http://herodiscusa.com

If your dog chews disc up very fast, I suggest the SuperHero or SuperSonic from Hero Disc

Song: Cliffs of Dover by Eric Johnson

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[horses4eva3300]

where can i find a good disc for my golden?

[SketchandFlash]

@horses4eva3300 herodiscusa. c o m Check under "K9 Discs". The Air 235 is my favorite and all of the "Super" Models are very durable.

[myaluko]

how old does my dog have to be to catch the disk?

I have a Jack Rusell Terrier, 6 months.

I bought a disc yesterday and he loves it.

He lets it land infront of him before picking it up and coming to me.

Will he slowly gain confidence>

[SketchandFlash]

@myaluko You can start at just about any age. Keep it from jumping/vaulting until he's about 18 months old. He will gain confidence but doing "takes" and short catches will help him want to grab that disc.

[lovemybeau]

@SketchandFlash Hello, will you tell me the breed of the black and white dog that is at the beginning of the video please? I want this breed.

Thanks

[SketchandFlash]

@lovemybeau Blitz is a Border Collie.

[SuperChelwell]

Hi,

My dog is really good with the frisbee when u roll it on the gound, and she already knows the trick to go around me. but the one thing is when i do small throws she runs so slow! O_O ! but when its in the air she sort of runs like a bunny...... hopping....... i beileve that she will get it overtime!!! :p a couple of times she almost got it!!!!

I just have to say this but i think that u shouldn't use dog treats in this excersise because they become too focused on the food. just a sugestion!

[Yokai671]

Nice!

[makeiteasyable]

thats cool.

[PeggyBrown1974]

Thank you very much for putting out such a detailed video. Your dog is awesome. We have a rescue border collie mix and she is only 10 months old. She is very timid, so we are trying to gain her interest whille inside (because outside is just too exciting just yet). Is this a good way to start? Thank you again for putting out such a great video!

[AmericanPitbulls1]

@lovemybeau Border Collies need tons of exercise and are very mart it can be used against you research a breed before you buy and only buy from a responsible breeder or shelter I got my Australian Shepard Border Collie cross from a shelter I also got my Border Collie there purebred just not wanted someone got him and could not tire him out enough he bugged the day lights outta them perfect with me be careful

[neoserenity333]

@lovemybeau i hope you don't just want this breed for its looks, because you might regret it... they're wonderful, but high maintenance dogs that need a LOT of stimulation and exercise!

[zoomumba]

Thank you!:)

[andysepul1]

What brand of frisbees are good? I bought these frisbees from the dollar store and my foster dog broke it on the first bite. All the frisbees i see at the pet stores are around 15 dollars just for one. they have the 1 dollar ones but they seem really cheap. Is there a place i can buy a lot of them for a good price and that are durable. I live in chicago or maybe a website