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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.

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-S, and FDCh-G, as well as Top Flight levels I, II, and III titles in his first year of competing.  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.

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 new to Fly Ball but I LOVE IT!

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!

Chloe (owned by Melanie Wallach)  is a smallish (55 lbs) black lab born on March 3, 2004. One of our teammates has nicknamed her "Looney" because when she sees a tennis ball, any tennis ball, she does go a little nuts. But you can't blame her too much, it's in her blood. Her parents and grandparents are all field trial champion retrievers. Unfortunately for Chloe, I'm not much of a hunter (ok, I don't hunt at all), so we needed to find a sport that would capitalize on her strengths—fast, ball-driven and energetic. Flyball is definitely that sport! We've been involved with Redding's awesome team, Strike Force, since July 2007. We enjoy this sport first and foremost because it's just good clean fun for Chloe. And ultimately, that's what it's all about for me—having fun with my dog with a group of folks who have the same interest. Of course, being part of a winning team just makes it all the better.

Chloe and I also enjoy a lot of other activities together including dock jumping, hiking, and swimming laps in our pool. But she does seem to enjoy rolling around in the grass much more than I do .

Stella, Born on January 8^th 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 titles include FD, FDX, FDCh, & FDCh-S.  She seems to dig the sport, and so does her mom!

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 will run 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!

Jesse - Jesse is a five-year-old German bred Rottweiler. She absolutely loves children, cookies, “The Ball” and showing off her tricks (in that order). Jesse is also a retired Schutzhund dog, who has been looking for her retirement sport, and flyball seems to be the winner. This goof of a Rottie loves to listen while you talk and cocks her head from side to side like she understands every word you are saying. Just ask her!

Daisy - Daisy is a five-year-old Pitbull/Queensland heeler mix who gives a new meaning to “ball crazy”. If she could she would eat, sleep, and breathe the ball. Daisy has a wonderful personality, she loves to smile when you’re talking to her and doesn’t hesitate to talk back. This little Pitty mix has been looking for the right job for a long time and I think she finally found one she can “fly” with.

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Bam Bam - Bam Bam is a 9-month-old Pug Mix.  He was rescued from Asher Animal Hospital when he was brought in for a broken leg and was going to be put to sleep.  He deserved a chance and a home where he will be loved and taken care of no matter what happens to him.  After owning him for a few months and his leg healed up it is easy to see how he may have hurt himself...he is a dare devil.  He loves playing keep away with his brother Brutus, who isn't quite sure if he likes Bam or not.  We are in training with Bam Bam to work on his ball drive and he is coming along well.  He loves going to the tournaments and meeting all the new dogs.  Bam Bam was a wonderful find and we can't imagine life without him.  We look forward to training and racing with him next season.

Aurora - Owned and handled by Christine Michelson. In April 2005 DJ and I flew to Alaska to train a couple of stallions for breeding.  The vet we were helping raised Jack Russells.  I had no intention of ever getting a Jack Russell, but Aurora had different ideas, and it only took her a few hours to convince me she really wanted to grow up in California.  So she flew home with us and has been my best friend ever since.  I have always had dogs, but Aurora is different.  She has a huge vocabulary, and very good at letting you know what she wants.  I know Jacks aren't for everybody, but I couldn't imagine my life without Aurora.  DJ (against my wishes) taught Aurora how to fetch, and the rest is history.  Playing with a tennis ball is Aurora's favorite activity; and since she brings me so much happiness, if this makes her happy, we're going to do it.  After all, she deserves it!

Abby (owned by Kim McKinnies) was born on September 21, 2006. She is a Jack Russell, Corgi, Border Collie cross.

Abby loves everybody, especially her three kids. Abby loves to play ball and loves to swim in the creek. Abby can herd horses and goats. She likes going for trail rides. She sleeps on the couch and in bed with the kids. She is spoiled rotten.

She is tons of fun and really cute. She is really excited about flyball.

Koa (owned by Paula & Marvin Straub) came to us from Haven Humane in Redding. He was probably born in May, 2006. We received him when he was about eight weeks old. He was just a ball of fur. He was lots of fun, and received lots of attention.

He’s grown up to be a fantastic dog. He listens well, and minds well. He’s very smart. He can open and close the front door by himself, using the knob. He loves the water.

He started flyball training in mid-August. He did very well, and was allowed to run a couple heats in the Strike Force tournament the end of September, where he won his FD title.

Cammie (owned by Christine Doud) was born November 26, 2006. Her registered name is Jubilee’s Showtime Snap Shot (Showtime is my kennel name). She is from the Jubilee kennel in Little Rock, CA, and has ten sibs. There were nine girls in the litter, and two boys! All red merle or red tri. One sister is in agility, and one is in flyball. Both parents are Champions in conformation, and we will do that with Cammie later on when she’s a little older and more behaved.

Cammie has just started flyball with Strike Force, and she is doing very nicely. She should start racing in spring of 2008.

Cammie learned to heel really fast, got well socialized to dogs with tails at the Benton Dog Park. She harasses her sister Janie, with whom she lives. She learned to love the water at an early age because of Janie and we will be trying her on dock jumping with Shasta Splash Dogs soon. She's very exuberant and is the sharpest dog I’ve owned, and I bred Aussies for years.

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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.

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.