Flying dogs
Jan 7, 2019 19:07:54 #
We went to a dog flyball meet today in Redbank. These are the toughest "wildlife" action shots we've ever tried to take. These dogs and their owners are serious competitors.
A flyball team consists of four dogs that run relays one at a time, down to the "box" that holds the tennis ball. They pounce on the box to release the tennis ball (it is spring loaded), then they catapult off of it to complete their relay leg, and then their partner dog does his/her run. All breeds and mutts are eligible. Two teams compete against each other for best times. The height of the hurdles is determined by the height of the smallest team member.
It's a blast!
A flyball team consists of four dogs that run relays one at a time, down to the "box" that holds the tennis ball. They pounce on the box to release the tennis ball (it is spring loaded), then they catapult off of it to complete their relay leg, and then their partner dog does his/her run. All breeds and mutts are eligible. Two teams compete against each other for best times. The height of the hurdles is determined by the height of the smallest team member.
It's a blast!
Jan 7, 2019 19:08:59 #
Jan 7, 2019 19:12:08 #
Fantastic photos, Gregg!! I've never heard of this particular sport, looks super-duper fun.
Jan 7, 2019 19:19:20 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Fantastic photos, Gregg!! I've never heard of this particular sport, looks super-duper fun.
We photograph shelter dogs for a local animal shelter so they can post on Instagram, Facebook and god know where else...its fun and keeps you shooting all year long. This was a fundraiser for them.
Jan 7, 2019 19:20:04 #
Jan 7, 2019 19:53:36 #
ggttc wrote:
We went to a dog flyball meet today in Redbank. Th... (show quote)
These are great fun and well done, although the last one looks like wreck!
Jan 7, 2019 19:56:25 #
rockdog wrote:
These are great fun and well done, although the last one looks like wreck!
But thats what they are trained to do. Pick the ball out of the box, preferably with all for feet on the box and launch themselves off it...its is truly the need for speed.
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Jan 7, 2019 21:01:52 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Very neat!
Thanks, indoors...fair light... 4.5...800.
Shocked that any worked out.
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