Frisbee at the Canine Ranch

I am headed to the Canine Ranch Saturday (12 to 3) for a Frisbee clinic Chris is having up there. Anyone else interested?? The cost is $15.

I'm also going to get some of the Discs (I don' tknow if they are actually made by Frisbee) they use in events if anyone else is interested I will pick up a few extras ($3/ea).

This will be a good thing for us during the cold weather when I don't want to get wet !!

that does sound like fun. Gotta check the weather. Will this be inside or out?

We will be throwing, so I'm sure it is outside

Dumb question. Will she teach us to throw? I would be interested in trying it out I think. How many disc do we need?

Would be nice to learn how to throw, I think I might ask Kris about it, and I know Sirius would probably enjoy a day all to himself....since Jack's out of commission for a little while.

I just emailed Chris to get some more info. Will let you know what she says

It is my understanding it is mostly about learning to throw !! They will also have discs there they will be selling for $3 each (i'm going to get a few for our crew). I want to learn how they do this in competition since we already practice this a couple of times a day with Molly and Rebel.

What's wrong with Jack??

Yup Marty you win the prize!!!! Here is Chris's answer

Yes, it's for beginner's! And yes, that's really what it's about. The very last part we'll teach a few tricks, but it's basically about how to throw the dern thing better, longer, faster, and more accurately so your dog has more fun catching it!!

Poor Dexie gets so frustrated cause I can't throw the dang thing!

Sounds like a good thing then, Kris just falls on the ground laughing when I try to throw a frisbee...it never goes where I want it to.

Is it just a people seminar or do we bring dogs too?

From Chris:

You bring dogs with (must bring crate too), because we spend about 1/2 of the time without dog, and 1/2 with. It's mostly throwing, with some trick stuff at the end...

I asked about Frisbees:

Yes, there are multiplte types and we'll discuss all at the event. 99% of people use a Fastback because it's easy to throw and a good weight. For heavy biters, there are other options that last longer, but not all of the clubs accept them in competition. In winter, we use a Fastback Flex because they're less brittle and can stand up to the cold without shattering like a Fastback will. We'll have Fastback available for sale for $3 each at the event. Not sure if we'll have the Flex or not - just depends on what's in the club's "closets"...

You can also order in bulk at www.discoveringtheworld.com. They sell misprints for cheap - the more you buy, the more you save, but unless you order $100 or more you won't be able to beat the $3 per price tag we sell ours for.

dak will get a frisbee and bite it in half in 5 minutes. I need some tuff ones.

I am in, sounds like fun, Marty do we bring our own dogs? oops disregard

Dexie and I are in! See you there!

Well I'm in too- I think Sirius would enjoy it!

Can't wait to see everybody again! and NO laughing- I tell ya I suck at frisbee throwing!

do we need to be pre-registered?

foxonfire wrote:Well I'm in too- I think Sirius would enjoy it!

Can't wait to see everybody again! and NO laughing- I tell ya I suck at frisbee throwing!

I will take bets that I am worse than you are!

Betsy I will check with Chris about pre registering, but I do not think so.

Houla Girl wrote:

foxonfire wrote:Well I'm in too- I think Sirius would enjoy it!

Can't wait to see everybody again! and NO laughing- I tell ya I suck at frisbee throwing!

I will take bets that I am worse than you are!

Betsy I will check with Chris about pre registering, but I do not think so.

I emailed Chris about the fact that I was coming on Saturday- just a heads up, I haven't gotten a reply back yet.

She didn't mention any need to pre-register or sign up, so I wouldn't worry about it. There is plenty of room for ALL the dogs to play up there!!

Air Dog wrote:She didn't mention any need to pre-register or sign up, so I wouldn't worry about it. There is plenty of room for ALL the dogs to play up there!!

The real question would be is there enough room for me to throw a frisbee and not hurt anyone? I have very little control of the direction of my frisbee.

Just make sure to dress warmly, it's getting cold again!


and try to stay away from me and Lori- we might knock someone over when we throw our frisbees!

We are dressing warm and bringing the whole gang...puppies, kennels, and all the gear.

I can't wait for it to warm up !!

Just got home and I am whupped!!! Did not realize how tired you could get throwing a frisbee for several hours. Betsy we missed you!

The dogs are crashed out and we are finally home and relaxing. I learned a few things and Marge had a blast (she only hit one specator) !!

I had intended on going. When I woke up Tom had his car all taken apart in the driveway blocking me in. He had forgot that I had plans for today.
I am glad you all had a great time. The weather was beautiful today and it would have been perfect weather for tossing a frisbee. I had promised Dak that he would get to see Jake today. So instead he had to settle for the ball being tossed in the backyard.
Did anyone's dog catch a frisbee today that had not previously caught one?

Dexie was able to catch a lot more than she ever has in the past because I learned how to throw today. Still not good but I can at least get them in the air.

Marge gets the pize for the most improved