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 Pet Central
Q&A
Q: I'm interested in learning more
about canine Frisbee. Where can I participate in my area? Are there any
books or videos than can help us? -- C.K., Atlanta, Ga.
A: Aside from the benefits of physical
exercise, lots of dogs consider canine Frisbee their "job." It's sure
a whole lot better to have a border collie focus its attentions on catching
a disc than eating the couch. Although lots of border collies partake,
the sport is open to any breed and mixed-breed dogs.
To find a Frisbee club in your area,
and for a free training manual, call 1-800-423-3268. An excellent training
book is "Frisbee Dogs: How To Raise, Train and Compete" by Peter Bloeme
(PRB Associates, Atlanta, Ga., 1995; $14.95) or order one of two training
videos, selling for $19.95 to $24.95, from Skyhoundz, 1-800-786-9240.
For a history of the sport, check out "Ashley Whippet Official Biography"
by Irv Lander (Pawsitive Publishing, Encino, Calif., 1996; $5). Ashley
was the high flyin' dog that made the sport famous. By the way, we're
told it's an "authorized" biography, so you won't read about how Ashley
sniffed around with other dogs or went to rehab programs to cure compulsive
tail wagging.
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