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Furry Frisbee 101: 6 Steps For Ready, Set, Fetch

Sure, North loves to play, but he seems to share my fear of large objects flying toward the face.

Sure, North loves to play, but he seems to share my fear of large objects flying toward the face. While we've been content to sit on the sidelines, I'm surprised how well he's learning to be a real disc dog! I've gathered up my best practices to send you on your sporty way, too.

  • Know fetch backwards and forwards. Not literally, but make sure your pet has mastered fetch or else your game will be very short-lived. Start by just teaching your pets to "go get" and "give back" before focusing on catching if he's a beginner at this basic trick.
  • Choose a disc that matches his size. Most little pups don't want to see a huge platter flying at their heads and will have trouble catching it midair. Although many dogs will use traditional Frisbees, discs created for dogs can be softer and easier for them to catch.
  • Get your pet interested in the disc. Introduce the disc as a new, fun toy. It can help to practice outside to save your lamps, and make it easier for doggies to pick up the discs off soft ground over hardwood floors.

Find out how to start the actual game and read more

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Dura Doggie Disc: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

It's a bowl. No, it's a frisbee.

It's a bowl. No, it's a frisbee. No, it's both! The Extra Tuff Frisbee Dog Bowl ($15) can flatten for fetching or open face-up to hold water. Made of nylon between two layers of rubber, it holds its shape while still serving as a soft toy for retrieving practice. While I love the double duty aspect, my only concern is that a pup would decide it's time to play frisbee . . . while the disc sits on the floor holding water. Am I just not giving enough credit to North's intelligence or is my sloppy point valid after all?

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Do Your Pets Play Frisbee?

Flying discs plus nearly-flying dogs equals one pretty impressive show.

Flying discs plus nearly-flying dogs equals one pretty impressive show. In honor of this great spot, I rounded up this classic video by Zak George (host of the new Animal Planet show Super Fetch) that teaches novices how to get pups interested in frisbee — do your dogs do this already?

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Double Duty: Frisbees

For many a sporty pup, Frisbees are custom made for catching.

For many a sporty pup, Frisbees are custom made for catching. Now, if you're just getting a pup into the game, or like to play some Ultimate yourself on a sunny park or beach day, chances are you've got some extra discs lying around.

So waste not, want not and make that toy do double duty. Personally, I love the idea of using this as a travel bowl — in a pinch, the plastic shape can act as a water holder for an impromptu drink. It's perfect for thirsty pups and even rinses itself clean to make it perfect for you, too.

Source: Flickr User fortes

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Follow Frisbee Fetching, Freestylin' Furry Friends!

I love watching disc dog competitions, live or on TV — the agility and athleticism of the animals is absolutely amazing.
Follow Frisbee Fetching, Freestylin' Furry Friends!

I love watching disc dog competitions, live or on TV — the agility and athleticism of the animals is absolutely amazing. Now I've already shared some tips for getting your pooch started but check out some stars who aspire to participate in the Butch Cassidy Cup in Germany on Aug. 30 in this slideshow. They get air!

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Aerobie Dogobie!

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the invention of the Frisbee in 1957, and on behalf of all those sporty pups out there, hip hip hooray!

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the invention of the Frisbee in 1957, and on behalf of all those sporty pups out there, hip hip hooray! The term is actually trademarked by Wham-O and is thought to be a play on the name of Frisbie Pie Company in Bridgeport, Conn., whose pie tins were used by Yale University students on the campus for similar purposes. For this reason, all those discs out there (and disc competitions) cannot officially be called Frisbee Dog. Many popular toy brands, including Nylabone and Kong, have discs for doggies that want to get into the game. My fave is the Aerobie Dogobie because it's floatable, flexible, and puncture-resistant, but still soft enough for gentle catches in your pet's mouth. To see a widget of some popular doggie discs, read more