"Playing Flyball
In the Orlando area!
Humans (L-R) Front Row: Christine Cruz, Krissi Williams, Shawn Barkley, Juli Bitler, Lauren Cherryholmes
Back Row: Melanie Higgins, Deanna Colliatie, Whitney Hoyt, Gary Shaffer, Sandy Shaffer, Rob Bitler
Dogs (L-R) Front Row: Baron (Golden Retriever), Molly (JRT), George (Whippet), Tucker (Mix), Baron (BC) Flash (BC)
Back Row: Angie (Mix), Coder (Weimaraner), Kya (Mix), Jake (Airdale), Scuba (Lab), Comet (Mix), Dino (Flat Coated Retriever)
Express Delivery - 2010
Express Delivery holds flyball practice MOST Sundays on a drop-in basis. Practice is open to all well socialized dogs who are free from external parasites, current on vaccinations and have a good recall (they must come when called). Our practice site is off of State Road 46-A on the Seminole/Lake county line. Click on "Directions" button for more details.
We are currently between class sessions. If you are interested in attending a structured class, please contact Rob for upcoming class details. Graduates of Best Paw Forward's puppy combo or Basic Manners, and members of Dog-On-It Agility Club are eligible to attend practice at a reduced rate. Contact Rob if you are interested in setting up a class, seminar or workshop at your facility.
Call or email Rob Bitler (386) 785-7870 for more information. rob@expressdeliveryflyball.com
(back) Juli & Tucker, Rob & Dino, Shawn & Haley (front) Krissi & Molly at the Tropic Flyball Tournament.
Rob helped to set up a news article which ran in the Orlando Sentinel
recently. You can see it here.
Q: But what is flyball?
A: Flyball is an exciting team sport for dogs! It is a relay race. Four dogs race for each team. The dogs must leave their owners and run the course alone. The course is made up of four hurdles and a flyball box. The first hurdle is six feet from the start line and each one after that is set ten feet apart. The box is 15 feet beyond the last hurdle. The dog hits the box, which ejects a ball for the dog to catch. Then the dogs return over the same four jumps. The next dog on the team can not go until the previous dog crosses the start line again. The team that has all 4 of their dogs run with no errors in the fastest time wins the race.
You can check out a video
of our first race to see what flyball looks like.
Q: What kinds of dogs can play flyball?
A: Flyball is open to dogs of all shapes and sizes. Any dog which is physically capable of running the course and triggering the box can play. Dogs do not have to be AKC registered. Mix breeds are welcome too!
Q: How can a new person and their dog start?
A: Come and observe a practice (leave your dog at home please) at our outdoor
training facility. Call or email Rob to confirm a time. (386) 956-8805 or
rob@expressdeliveryflyball.com
Q: How can I find out more?
A: Click on the e-mail button to send a message to Rob Bitler and arrange to visit us at
a team practice.