Alice White
In order to understand what a dog frisbee is, you need to dive a little into the psychology and physiology of dogs.
Dogs have been living with humans for more than two millennia, but their behavior continues to largely obey natural instincts, especially since in many breeds these instincts have been honed for decades. For this reason, dogs are delighted with outdoor games, where you need to not only run after a bike or bring a thrown ball but also use all the muscles, as well as work your head. At the same time, dogs are not lone wolves: they are strongly attached to the owner, so it is very important for them to feel the return during communication.
Dog Frisbee is not just a game that has become a sport where a person throws a special plate and a pet catches it. This is a special time for a dog, filled with joy from the taste of victory, a feeling of being needed by the owner, adrenaline, and pleasant fatigue.
This sport is ideal for energetic and playful pets who love to run and jump.
Representatives of such breeds as Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Sheltie, Jack Russell Terrier show very good results in competitions.
Dog Frisbee differs from agility and obedience in its accessibility: it only needs an open safe space (not always large) and a plate that can be bought at any pet store.
Why are Dog Frisbee Classes Useful?
Dog Frisbee is teamwork that requires the involvement of not only the dog but also the person.
Technically, it looks like this: a person launches a saucer, and a dog tries to grab it on the fly. The height and direction of the toy’s flight completely depend on the thrower, who needs to come up with interesting feed angles, take into account the speed of the plate and the physical capabilities of his pet. It will not be easy for a beginner in this matter, because the skill of throwing a plate correctly comes with experience. The dog must learn to calculate the speed of running and the strength of the jump, to analyze the trajectory of the target’s flight – otherwise, the saucer will fall.
The dog frisbee has a lot of advantages:
Improves pet reaction speed;
Trains the muscles of all players;
Teaches the pet to analyze the situation;
Promotes better understanding;
Great fun for the dog as it can unleash its chasing and grabbing instincts.
Dog Frisbee can be roughly divided into two levels: amateur and professional. They differ in the degree of complexity and accuracy of serving the plate, the presence of intricate tricks, the height of the jumps, and the degree of mutual understanding between the players. Very often people from the “yard game” come to the big sport – frisbee freestyle.
What Do You Need to Consider?
Before starting to play, the owner must take care of the correct cymbal. The disc for the game must be:
Lightweight. Otherwise, the pet may damage its teeth. It is important to take into account that even an experienced player can make a mistake and catch the plate at the wrong moment, damaging his jaw.
Resistant to bites. A regular plastic plate will be covered with teeth marks after a few throws. Plastic edges can hurt your dog, which is why many manufacturers rubberize their toys.
Frisbee requires a lot of cymbals, so don’t be discouraged if, with active play, the disc becomes unusable on the first day of use.
For a long time, dogs from watchmen, shepherds, and hunters have turned into beloved companions of man. They faithfully submit to our lifestyle, even if it does not at all suit their needs. Active games with a pet are the best gratitude for endless patience, loyalty, and resistance to the stresses associated with life in human society.
