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Daisy is
owned and handled by
Pat Marty, Daisy, a seven year
old Border Collie mix, was a rescue from the local pound in 2001.
She has been a member of our family since day one. Starting flyball
training in 2002, she really enjoys the sport and has become quite
competitive, earning her FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G, FM, FMX, &
FMCh titles.
Her U-Fli Titles include TF, TF I, II, & III.
Daisy was also involved with the Prescription: Pets program which is
an affiliate of the Delta Society. She was a Pet Partner from
November 2001, until 2005, when she retired from this program, to
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Gypsy
is owned and handled by
Ralph and Barbara Darrow of
Redding; CA. Gypsy was born on May 5, 2003 on a working ranch in
Cottonwood, CA. She is an accomplished flyball
racer. She has earned her FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G,
FM, & FMX titles. She has also achieved TF, TF I, II, & III,
TFE,
TFE I, & II titles in U-Fli. She is also a dock jumper with Shasta Splash Dogs in
Redding. She refused to jump off the dock for three years, just
didn't want to go. We tried her occasionally, just in case she
changed her mind. Finally in summer of 2006 she decided to jump.
After very little additional training, she earned her Senior Jumper
Title in Auburn in 2006, in one weekend. She is also a therapy dog
for Prescription Pets,
and visits patients in hospitals and nursing homes. She has been introduced to
agility, herding, Frisbee and Canine Freestyle Dance, though she
doesn’t not compete in those sports. Gypsy is a bit intense, and
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Reno
is owned and handled by
Ralph and Barbara Darrow of Redding, CA. Reno was born
October 15, 2005 to the Bobula family of Dayton, NV. He is the son
of Gabe the Flying Border Collie of dock jumping fame. He has been
racing since 2006, and his NAFA flyball titles include FD, FDX,
FDCh, FDCh S, FDCh-G, FM, & FMX. Reno''s U-Fli titles include
TF, TF I, II, & III, TFE, TFE I, & II
He
is a developing dock jumper, and competed for the first time in
September of 2006 in Auburn, CA. Since then, his jumping career has
been a bit of a roller coaster, but we are all up for the ride! :-) He shows great promise in sheep
herding. He has also been introduced to Frisbee, Agility, and Canine
Freestyle Dancing. Reno has a delightful, clownish personality
that keeps his human family in constant chuckles. When Reno is
involved, you never quite know what to expect! |
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Cody
is a Jack Russell Terrier (JRT) born on
Halloween in 2004. Cody is owned and handled by
Bob Ekin of Redding. Cody measures in at 15-inches
tall and weighs about 23 pounds. Cody is a very active and
young dog with a keen focus and ambitious attitude. Cody is
considered a tri-athlete participating in dock jumping and Flyball
as primary competition sports, and lure coursing with other JRTs and
sight-hounds for fun. Through NAFA Cody is a 10” height dog and has earned his
FD, FDX, Flyball FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G, and FM titles. Through
U-Fli Cody is a 7” height dog and has earned his TF I, II, & III,
TFE, TFE I, II, & III titles. Cody has also
earned his Junior title through Splash Dogs and his Junior Jumper
title through Shasta Splash jumping up to 17’-0” in competition.
In 2006, was the No. 1 JRT under Splash Dogs sanctioning.
Cody’s hobbies include playing Frisbee, swimming, and playing with
his family kids and his sibling Anna, a one year old JRT. Cody
enjoys television shows such as Animal Planet’s Ultimate Dog
Championship, Animal Precinct, and Meerkat Manor. |
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Jake
(owned by Pat
& Max Hall)
came to us in Jan 2005 he is a 6 yr old Tri color B.C. Jake was
doing a lot of herding when we got him. He did sheep, cattle &
ducks. And did very well, earned several silver buckles for his
former owner Bob Jones.
Bob
was a next door neighbor when we lived in the central valley. Bob
became ill and passed away. His children did not want Jake and asked
us if we would take him, and of course we were happy to.
Jake ran his first race in May 2005 with the Ball Haulers and has
been running every since. He absolutely loves the game.
We have since moved
to the most northern part of California, about 5 miles from the
Oregon border. I found the Strike Force team in Redding. And have
been running with them for the last two years.
Jake's U-Fli titles include TF, TF I, II, & III, TFE, TFE I, II,
& III.
In NAFA Jake has earned his FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G, FM,
FMX, & FMCh titles. |
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Tipp
was born on New Year's Day 2006. He is owned
and handled by
Jean
and Emma Keyes. A Border Collie mix who
was rescued from our local Haven Humane society, he has earned his
FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G, & FM as well as Top Flight I, II, III,
& TFE titles for U-Fli.
He can’t get enough of flyball and has earned the nickname “houndini”
from his ability to back out of his harness to “join in the fun”
when his handler won’t let him run.
He also competes in dock jumping with a personal best of “21
minus 1” (20’11”) at the Shasta District Fair in 2008. He can't seem
to get enough of water, whether it's a pool, the lake, or dancing
with the water hose. At home he
enjoys herding our cats, watching "Coming Home" and getting his ears
massaged. |
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My
name is Honey (officially it’s
Heathers
Honey).
I am a 48lb Golden Retriever. I was one of 7 puppies born on May 4,
2005 in Sacramento California. I came to live with
Tami King in Redding on June 26, 2005. My training was
started early at River Dog Agility & Training Center with Lynn
Murray. I have been a good student and know all the basic stuff, and
am pretty well behaved. I have taken classes in Agility and Dock
Jumping, and would some day like to participate in the prescription
pet program. I am still somewhat new to Fly Ball but I LOVE IT!
My titles include FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G, & FM for NAFA,
and TF, TF I, II, III, TFE, & TFE I for U-Fli.
In
my spare time I enjoy playing with my friends at River Dog’s day
camp, taking walks with my family, watching Animal Planet and of
course chasing the ball!! I also enjoy going out on the lake in our
family boat to swim and catch some rays. When I am at home I love to
swim in our pool and again chase balls around the pool. At this time
I’m an only child but some day I hope to get a brother or sister to
play with. I’m a spoiled loved dog! |
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Stella,
Born on January 8th 2007, is owned & handled by
Laura Foxworthy. Stella’s not your average Jack
Russell Terrorist. While she can be the trademark high energy
dog; she’s also quite content with lying in her mom’s lap, and can
be quite the “sensitive flower”. While her obsession is the
tennis ball & she’s a wicked-fast runner (quite helpful in flyball),
she also enjoys chasing the Frisbee, riding along on the kayak,
hiking, road trips in the RV, car rides with the top down, and a
good game of “tail” chasing with any dogs that will play along.
During the hot months of the year, you might find Stella lounging on
a floatie with her mom in their pool.
Stella has caught on to flyball quite quickly, as she does with just
about anything new introduced to her. Her NAFA titles earned include FD,
FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, & FDCh-G. She has also achieved TF, TF
I, II, & III in U-Fli. Stella absolutely loves
the flyballz! |
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Pearl, born approximately 3-9-08, is owned & handled
by Laura Foxworthy. Pearl
was a special find from Haven Humane, a very intelligent McNab.
She has taken to flyball like a fish to water
- she's a natural, and she LOVES it! Stella & Pearl are complete "BFF" now, except for the occasional
friendly reminder from Stella as to who wears the "Pants"
in the pack... (har har har)
Pearl is a super fast learner, aims to please, and has assimilated
in to the Foxworthy pack quite nicely. Her earned NAFA
titles include FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, & FDCh-G. In U-Fli
she has earned her TF title. |
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Blaze -
Einstein’s Blaze is loved, owned and handled by
Ralph
and Barbara Darrow
of Redding. Blaze was born on Valentine’s Day,
2008. She is a tri Border Collie from working lines. Blaze came to
live with us on May 1, 2008, the same day we lost our beloved
Einstein. She gave us joy amidst our grief.
Blaze has been busy with
puppy classes, and has been busy attending both Flyball tournaments
and dock jumping competitions. She is just beginning her puppy
Flyball training. She will be racing in 2009. Flyball world, Watch
Out!
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Cookie
is owned and loved by
Tom and Carol
Hoover. Cookie was born on July 22, 2007 and is a
Border Collie mix. In December 2007 a very good friend told us about
Cookie, a very ball oriented dog, who was camping at Haven Humane
waiting for a new home. While we were considering adopting her,
someone else adopted her. Her new family returned her a week or two
later because she was too interested in their cat, so we brought her
home. Cookie is a very active dog that gets along well with other
dogs. She’s taken to flyball well, earning her FD & FDX titles in
NAFA. She has also earned her TF, TF I, & II in U-Fli.
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Nyla is 3 years old. We
got her from Dreamcatchers Sanctuary in May of 2009. She loves
the ball; we got her so that we could see how she would do with
flyball for Teri. Teri is 11 & they are both learning
together. She lover to snuggle & be by Teri's side as much as
possible. Over last summer Nyla & Teri went to Truckee where
they won a 3rd place ribbon for the singles competition. They
ran in Hayward, but quickly learned that both Teri & Nyla needed
more work on recalls. We've recently gotten a hold of Pat's
flyball box & have been working with the help of our other dog,
Pokey, as a distraction.
Nyla & Teri have been going through
obedience training, and this has seemed to help, however, it's
practice for this girl & her dog that will make it perfect.
We originally thought that Nyla didn't like water, but with a dummy
she absolutely enjoys the water, & was more than happy to retrieve.
Nyla is a wonderful addition to our family. We're hoping
that Teri & Nyla will grow together to help their team do well in
flyball. |
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Jakers
is a 7-year-old Border Collie/Kelpie cross. His human/handler
is
Kris Dougan. Jakers
started as a puppy on cattle. He took commands from horseback.
He was very good at herding. He did his job for about 3 years. But
after having to move to the city, he became very focused on the
BALL! He will do anything for a ball! Even after you put
the ball up, he will find something for you to throw, even an oak
leaf! After many years of fetching the ball, Kris told her
friend Kim McKinnies about how ball driven Jakers was. She
said that she was part of Strike Force Flyball Team. After
explaining Flyball, Kris was invited to come out and watch the team
and to bring Jakers for an evaluation. He did a recall with no
problem, and FAST! But when it came to the box, he would veer
left and lie down and wait for the ball. After many nights of
teaching him to touch the couch before Kris would throw the ball,
the light went on! Jakers holds the record for moving to
intermediate, FOUR training sessions. Yup, four training
sessions. He ran in his first flyball tournament in
Vallejo in April 2008. He might have gotten a late start at
flyball, but he is certainly making up for lost time! Jakers
has NAFA titles of FD, FDX, FDCh, FDCh-S, FDCh-G. |
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WeeBee
(owned by Pat
& Max Hall) was rescued at the age of six months. She had
been in three households by the time I got her. She was very shy and
afraid of everything. It did not take long to turn her around.
We
started out in Agility, she has done it all. NADAC Agility CH,
USDAA, CPE, and AKC. But she always liked flyball the best. She
doesn’t have to wait for me to catch up! We started flyball with the
Ball Haulers in Modesto, and ran with them until we moved last year.
Now we live almost in Oregon, about five miles from the border.
Since then we found the Strike Force team in Redding and
started running with them.
Since she earned her Onyx last year, she is semi-retired. She is ten
years old now, and only runs with the team when they need her. But
she really gets upset when she has to sit in her crate when the team
is running. |
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Champ
(owned by
Carol and Tom Hoover) was born
December 26, 1999 in Pittville, CA and was one of 16 puppies. He is
a long-legged yellow lab weighing about 80 lbs. He loves the ball
24/7 and enjoys the game of you hide the ball and I'll find it. We
are new to flyball.
Champ enjoys the run and getting the ball and does fairly well on
the return. (He has is "senior" moments when coming back over the
jumps!) He is also active in Shasta Splash Dock Jumping Team. to
date he has jumps in the junior division. |
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Einstein
was loved, owned and
handled by both
Ralph and Barbara Darrow. Einstein was born
July 15, 2001 in Shingletown, CA on a working cattle ranch. He was a
57 lb. Border Collie, 24" high at the withers. His NAFA flyball
titles included FD, FDX, FDCH, FDCH Silver, FDCH Gold, and FM. He
also competed in dock jumping, and was the 2005 International
Sportsmen's Expo Champion. His dock jumping titles included Shasta
Splash Senior and Pro Jumper; Splashdogs Pro Jumper and Bronze
Senior, and DockDogs Senior and Master Jumper. He was the foundation
dog for Shasta Splash Dogs, and one of the foundation dogs for
Strike Force Flyball Racing Club.
He was also been introduced to Frisbee,
Herding, Agility, and Canine Freestyle Dancing. He enjoyed watching
TV, and his favorite shows included anything on Animal Planet, and
America's Funniest Home Videos. Einstein crossed over to the Bridge
on May 1, 2008 after a brief bout with cancer. His loss is deeply
felt, and our love will be forever undiminished.
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