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...to
the website of the Flyball Fanatics Inc Flyball Training and Racing Club, based
at the RSPCA Fairfield, Brisbane QLD, Australia
Who are the Flyball Fanatics?
We are a Brisbane based Flyball Club affiliated with the Queensland RSPCA Animal Training & Behaviour Centre.
Where to we train?
On the grounds at the RSPCA
Qld Fairfield shelter, 301
Fairfield Rd, Fairfield
Qld.The shelter is on the corner
of Fairfield Rd
and Venner Rd. Entrance to the Animal Training & Behaviour Centre grounds is half way down Venner Rd.
When to we train?
Beginners Thursdays 6.30pm – 7.30pm,
Advanced Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.00pm
More about the training timetable
We train in 7x 6 week classes
per year. Contact an instructor (details under the 'Contact us' menu) for more details and the start date of the next class.
How much does it cost?
$60 per 6 week class.
How do I get to the training grounds?
The entrance is in Venner Rd at the red point shown in the below map. The gate has an RSPCA Hydrobath sign. Walk through the gate and follow the path past a building on your right. Turn right around the building and you will see the training grounds straight ahead.
Can my dog do Flyball?
To commence training, a basic
level of obedience is required, i.e. your dog should know the sit, come and
stay commands and should have been socialized with other dogs.. It is also a
requirement that your dog is vaccinated.
We recommend the RSPCA Dog
Sport Prep Program as an all round introduction.
I'm not sure my dog is ready for flyball?
Your
dog does not have to be perfect. You are welcome to come and observe a training session to see what flyball is all
about and have a flyball instructor assess your dog’s readiness. Please contact
an instructor
for details.
I’d
like to do Flyball but I know my dog is not very obedient or can be aggressive
towards other dogs…
Then
you should start with a basic obedience course like all flyball dogs have done.
We recommend the RSPCA Basic Training
Program and Dog Sport Prep .
I
think my dog is too small for Flyball..
Oh,
no he’s not! Flyball is suitable for any size dog. In fact, small dogs are a
big asset to a flyball team because the height of the hurdles is adjusted for
the smallest dog on the team… and a small hurdle height helps the whole team to
run faster.
I
think my dog is too slow for Flyball..
Not
all dogs are speed freaks. But all dogs are equally welcome to play flyball.
When your dog enters a competition, she will be in a division that fits her
speed and experience. Dogs earn flyball points not just for winning the race,
but also for a team that runs a heat without fault. So consistent performance
is just as important to earn points towards flyball titles.
When can we start Flyball
competitions?
Once your dog has reached the
advance training level, you are welcome to compete in flyball competitions.
Progress from dog to dog varies greatly, but dogs can normally advance in one
year. Your dog will love weekly training sessions just as much as any
competition, so it is not so important to reach competition level to get
enjoyment out of flyball.
When are the competitions
held?
Flyball clubs host one or more Flyball competitions a
year and there are about 6 competitions per year in South East Queensland. The
Flyball Fanatics host the “Million Paws Walk Flyball” competition in May and
the ‘Flyball by the River’ competition around August. Competitions are
generally held between the months of May and November and are mostly
afternoon-evening comps. Competitions
are not held in summer because of the heat.
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