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The 25-yard track is the Fast-Dogs Safety Test. A dog must successfully complete the 25-yard run, demonstrating full focus on the lure and a safe stopping deceleration, before being permitted to advance to longer racing distances.
🏁 Fast-Dogs Racing vs. Fast CAT: Key Differences
Fast-Dogs Racing (FKC)
Safety, Training Structure, and Size-Based Competition.
Starts at 25 yards; progresses to 50 yards and 100 yards.
Open to all dogs registered by size class (height).
Uses specialized starting equipment and training gates.
Mandatory progressive training. Dogs must pass the 25-yard Safety Test before advancing.
Fast CAT (AKC)
Testing a dog's natural chasing ability and speed.
Standard 100-yard straight track.
Open to all dogs (purebred and mixed) registered with the AKC (PAL or Canine Partners).
Standard starting gate for 100 yards.
Dogs run the full 100 yards immediately.
📏 Why All Training Starts on the 25-Yard Track
The 25-yard track is the foundation of the Fast-Dogs Safety Protocol and is the first step in the mandatory, progressive training curriculum enforced by the FKC.
The decision to start every dog here, regardless of size or previous experience, is driven by three core safety and training objectives:
1. Safety and Lure Focus
Positive First Impression: Running a dog the full 100 yards immediately can be overwhelming, leading to dogs quitting early or being confused at the end. The 25-yard course ensures a quick, successful, and rewarding chase, reinforcing the desire to catch the lure.
Safe Stopping: A 25-yard run allows the dog to safely decelerate without overexerting itself or crashing into safety fences, which is a major concern on high-speed 100-yard tracks, especially for smaller or older dogs.
2. Proofing the Start and Gate Entry
Gate Desensitization: Dogs need to be comfortable entering and waiting in the starting gate. The 25-yard track allows the handler and staff to focus exclusively on a clean, safe start without the added pressure of a long run.
Preventing Quitting: If a dog is not motivated by the lure or is distracted by handlers or noises, they may quit mid-track. By starting short, we ensure the dog is fully "lure-motivated" and focused on the course before committing to longer, more challenging distances.
3. Progressive Conditioning
Conditioning for Endurance: Just like human athletes, dogs should be conditioned incrementally. A 25-yard dash is a sprint; a 100-yard dash requires more endurance and different pacing. The 25-yard track serves as the necessary baseline fitness and mental preparation before advancing to the 50-yard and eventual 100-yard competition distances.
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Fast-Dogs Agility Training
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🧠 Why Agility is Crucial for Your Dog
Agility is more than just running and jumping; it is a vital mental and physical workout that addresses common behavioral issues:
Confidence Building: Shy or fearful dogs gain massive confidence by mastering new obstacles.
Focus and Obedience: Agility requires intense concentration, translating to better recall and responsiveness in everyday life.
Physical Health: Provides high-intensity, controlled exercise to maintain healthy weight and muscle tone.
Bonding: It is the ultimate team sport, strengthening communication and trust between you and your dog.
Fast-Dogs Agility Jumps & Tunnels
🤸 Fast-Dogs Agility Training: Focus, Fun, and Fairness
Fast-Dogs Agility Training is designed to improve the bond between handler and dog, enhance canine confidence, and provide structured, size-appropriate exercise. Built upon the core safety principles of the FKC (Fast-Dogs Kennel Club), our programs ensure that every dog learns and competes on a truly level—and safe—playing field.
2. Progressive Training Levels
All new teams start with foundational skills, ensuring a positive and safe learning experience:
Level 1: Fundamentals & Focus: Introduces basic obstacle familiarity, lure work, and body awareness. All work is done on the flat or with obstacles at their lowest setting.
Level 2: Sequence Building: Focuses on connecting 3–5 obstacles in short sequences, emphasizing speed and directional commands.
Level 3: Full Course Run: Advanced training integrating speed and accuracy over a full course, preparing the team for FKC titling and competition.
3. Clear Boundaries and Control
In the Fast-Dogs environment, training success means controlled safety. Handlers are trained to maintain control and positive reinforcement at all times, ensuring the agility space is calm, predictable, and free from loose dog interactions that could cause stress or injury.
Ready to start training? Check our schedule for upcoming beginner classes and seminars with FKC-approved trainers!
📐 The Fast-Dogs Agility Advantage: Safety First
Our facility and training structure are engineered for safety, particularly for small and specialized breeds:
1. Size-Specific Equipment & Layout
In line with the FKC's size-based approach, our agility areas feature:
Adjustable Jumps: Jump heights are strictly maintained according to the dog's size classification (Small, Medium, Large) to prevent joint injury and ensure fair competition.
Tunnels Only: We focus on safe, low-impact obstacles like tunnels and low jumps in our classes & Events thus protecting the backs of small and long-bodied breeds.
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Fast- Dogs Frisbee Base Ball
⚾ Fast-Dogs Frisbee Base Ball: The Ultimate Team Game
Introducing Fast-Dogs Frisbee Base Ball (FDBB)—a unique, high-energy team sport that combines the familiar rules of America's favorite pastime with the joy of canine fetch and speed! This game is the perfect way to build teamwork, bond with your dog, and join a fun, supportive league community.
FDBB takes place right on a standard baseball diamond, swapping the bat and ball for the exciting challenge of a flying disc.
🐾 Game Overview: 3 Humans, 3 Dogs, 1 Team
Fast-Dogs Frisbee Base Ball is played between two teams, each made up of three dogs and three humans working together. The goal is simple: advance runners (human or dog) around the bases and score runs, powered by the throw of a disc and the speed of your runners!
🚀 Basic Play: The "At Bat" Explained
1. The Throw
The player "at bat" (human or dog/human pair) stands at Home Plate and throws the frisbee into the field of play.
The Minimum Distance: The throw must travel a minimum of 10 feet from home plate to count as a fair throw, ensuring a quality attempt. This distance is clearly marked by a white semicircle on the field.
2. Who Throws, Who Runs?
This is where FDBB ensures inclusion for every dog:
Batter is...
A Human
A Dog
Who Throws the Disc?
The human throws the disc.
The dog's human partner throws the disc.
3. Fair Play and Outs
Go to First: If the frisbee is NOT caught cleanly by the defense and lands fair beyond the 10-foot semicircle, the batter (or their dog) runs to first base.
You're Out! If the frisbee is CAUGHT cleanly by a defensive player (human or dog) before it touches the ground, the batter is out, just like a caught fly ball in baseball.
Ready to hit a home run with your dog?
Find out how to sign up for the inaugural Fast-Dogs Frisbee Base Ball league season!
➡️Check our schedule for League Night registration and match dates
Who Runs to First Base?
The human and their dog run together.
The dog becomes the official base runner.
✅ Why FDBB is the Perfect Fast-Dogs Game
FDBB embodies our mission of safe, structured fun and is an ideal game for league nights and special events at our facilities:
Teamwork Focused: Encourages communication and collaboration between multiple dogs and humans, unlike single-handler sports.
Safety Guaranteed: The game focuses on safe running and smart throwing, minimizing the risk of collision or rough contact.
Inclusivity: The rules allow even dogs who aren't expert catchers to participate fully as speedy base runners!
Easy to Learn: The foundation of baseball rules makes it immediately accessible and fun for the entire family
🕹️ How to Play: Speed, Strategy, and Commands
FDFTF replaces the standard football with a Frisbee (disc), making passing easier and more fun for everyone involved.
1. The Huddle and Snap
The offensive team starts with the disc at the line of scrimmage, aiming to advance it toward the opposing end zone over a series of downs.
2. Advancing the Disc
The disc can be moved in two primary ways:
Play Type
Human Pass
Dog Run Play
Action
A human throws the Frisbee to another human teammate.
The human throws the Frisbee a short distance ahead, and the dog retrieves the disc and sprints downfield.
Dog's Role
Dogs may be used to distract or "guard" the receiver.
The dog is the primary ball carrier and must carry the disc to a designated drop zone or hand-off point.
3. Stopping the Offense (The "Tag")
Defense is played by preventing the advance of the disc and stopping the carrier.
Human Carrier: The defensive team stops a human carrier by tagging them with one hand.
Dog Carrier: The defensive team stops a dog carrier by having a handler call a pre-agreed "Stop" or "Drop" command, or by having a designated "Tag Dog" retrieve a low-hanging flag attached to the carrier's harness. Crucially, all contact between dogs is strictly prohibited.
Fast-Dogs Tag Football
🏈 Fast-Dogs Frisbee Tag Football: Ultimate Team Fun!
Fast-Dogs Frisbee Tag Football (FDFTF) is the ultimate team game, blending the strategy of football, the energy of dog fetch, and the precision of Frisbee. It is an ideal sport for our community, promoting teamwork, high-level obedience, and safe, explosive speed.
🐾 Game Overview: All-Inclusive Team Challenge
FDFTF is played between two teams on a marked field, emphasizing collaboration and controlled action.
Team Composition
Human Roles
Dog Roles
Objective
Key Safety Rule
2 Teams, each with 3 Dogs and 3 Humans
All humans—male or female—participate equally as throwers, catchers, and taggers.
Dogs function as speedy ball carriers, runners, catchers and interceptors.
Advance the disc down the field to score touchdowns, using throws and dog runs.
Tagging is strictly low-contact; no tackling or aggressive intercepting is allowed, ensuring safety for all players.
🤝 Why FDFTF is a Fast-Dogs Favorite
Inclusion: With equal roles for male and female handlers and structured roles for dogs of all running abilities, this sport embodies the FKC's commitment to fairness.
High-Level Training: Successfully executing a Dog Run Play requires advanced focus, recall, and a reliable "Drop" command—translating directly into better-behaved pets off the field.
Pure Fun: The mixture of strategy and fast-paced sprints makes this the perfect spectator and participation sport for the whole family.
Ready to call the play?
Join our Fast-Dogs Frisbee Tag Football league and bring your best running and throwing game!
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