Playing Hard Ball or … Frisbee
Dog chase ball. Dog retrieves ball. Do it again and again and again. Do you know a dog who is obsessed with playing fetch?
Rather than chasing a ball, some dogs prefer their “babies”. This is usually a soft plush dog toy that brings security and comfort to dogs. Some dogs prefer docile rather than athletic interaction.
Herding breeds as well as retrievers tend to have a natural instinct to chase and retrieve an object. Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers enjoy playing fetch. In addition to fetch, many dogs also enjoy catching a disc in mid air.
The Border Collie and German Shorthaired Pointer are two of the best Disc dogs. They have a sharp alertness that helps to estimate the path of the Frisbee. Disc Dogs are skilled with the physical agility to easily jump to catch a Frisbee in mid air.
World Champion disc dogs are amazing to watch. The dog handlers and dogs have a natural rhythm of throwing a disc and graceful jumps and catches. Frisbee dogs can be seen during half time shows or at your local dog park or in your own backyard.
Steps to training a dog to play fetch can be a dog owner/dog bonding experience. Begin by throwing a ball or favorite dog toy and running with your dog to retrieve it. Sometimes dogs need a little extra coaxing. Putting a dog treat inside the ball adds a little incentive to fetch the ball. When your dog picks up the ball take the dog treat out of the slit and reward your dog with the treat, words of praise and a belly rub.
Teaching your dog to catch a disc in mid air is different than playing fetch. When you train your dog to catch a Frisbee, the dog should only receive a reward when the disc is caught in mid air; otherwise they will confuse fetch training and disc training. Fetch is retrieving an object from the ground, catching a Frisbee in the air requires different training and rewarding.
Teaching your dog new tricks requires a lot of repetition, attention and most of all trust. Never throw a disc or ball at your dog. Through training, play and affection the relationship between a dog and dog owner is priceless!
Some dogs have an abundant ofenergy when it comes to chasing a ball. It is a pure pleasure of having a ball in their mouth and a bonus when someone throws the ball for them to retrieve! Joanne Gallagher suggests browsing to Jake’s Dog House for exiting dog toys.
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