Everyone learned something at the Saturday Seminar in October!
Molly at the seminar.
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November 13, 2009
San Diego Flyball- Saturday Seminar Slideshow!
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Special Guests | Tags: Ballistic Racers, canine athletes, Flyball, north county, Oceanside, Southern California |Leave a Comment
October 4, 2009
Super Success at the Saturday Seminar
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Captains' Comments, Special Guests | Tags: Ballistic Racers, canine athletes, Dog Sports, Flyball, Oceanside, Skydance Ranch, Southern California |[2] Comments
By Brian and Joanne Matsumoto
Touch N Go from Las Vegas, the world’s fastest flyball team, came to share their expertise with our team, Ballistic Racers. It was an all day affair at Skydance Ranch in Oceanside, California, on a Saturday which was warmer than usual. With their three trainers and one helper, Touch N Go dealt with many issues. Several landmark accomplishments were met as our dogs made vast improvements. Katy, Nadine, and Stephanie, used their expert techniques to individualize instruction, helping each dog to be the best it could be.
October 3, 2009
Indie’s Big Vacation
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Team Members | Tags: beagles, Dog Sports, Flyball, Lake Arrowhead, vacation |[3] Comments
By Linda Drabova
Well, even a dog athlete needs a little time off. Indie and his human pack along with his Bengal cat sister, Bandit, visited Lake Arrowhead near Los Angeles for a couple of days. Indie has definitely enjoyed his boat ride and has had no fear of the big water. His face says it all: “Woof, it’s good to be me”
Indie at Lake Arrowhead, “I am the king!”
September 30, 2009
Ballistic Racers Celebrate
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Captains' Comments | Tags: Ballistic Racers, Dog Sports, Flyball, NAFA, U-Fli |[2] Comments
Our Ballistic Racers Flyball Team is celebrating its second anniversary. In the Flyball world, this is a very short time. For our team however, there have been monumental accomplishments made! In the fall of 2007 we started our team with only four (more…)
September 24, 2009
What is Veterinary Acupuncture?
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Health and Nutrition, Special Guests | Tags: arthritis, Ballistic Racers, canine acupuncture, canine athletes, Dog Sports, dogs, Flyball, Oceanside, San Diego, Southern California |[6] Comments
By Michele Greer, DVM
Dr. Michele H. Greer is a small animal veterinarian, AVCA certified animal chiropractor, and IVAS trained veterinary acupuncturist.
"Joe Cool"
What is Veterinary Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the placement of needles into specific acupoints to stimulate the body to heal itself by effecting certain physiological changes. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), medical conditions are believed to be caused by imbalances in the flow of qi (chi) or energy in the body. Acupuncture is believed to balance the qi, therefore able to help resolve medical problems.
September 1, 2009
Meet the Speed- Vegas
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Meet The Speed | Tags: Ballistic Racers, border collies, canine athletes, Dog Sports, Flyball, rescue dogs, split faced |[5] Comments
Vegas or Vegie is a rescue split faced border collie who is a flyball fanatic. She and her mom Joanne, have been racing in flyball for seven years and hold numerous titles. Vegie loves flyball more that anything else in the world. She usually is in the start dog position and smiling as she clears the jumps. She enjoys walks, playing frisbee and likes to ride in the car. She recently took up swimming which she enjoys immensely. Vegie has great flyball skills and is the border collie on our team logo.
September 1, 2009
Meet the Speed- Coco
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Meet The Speed | Tags: canine athletes, Dog Sports, Flyball, miniature poodles |[5] Comments
Coco the mini poodle is not only a flyball dog, but quite a performer. She is still learning the sport, but always looking for applause whenever she can get it. A brief pause at the box, a look to the right as she goes over a jump, or a prance at the finish line are all good places for little Coco to get extra recognition. Coco is fast, loves to play flyball and visiting her flyball friends. She and her parents, Erich and Sara make up a great flyball family.
August 23, 2009
Why Canine Water Therapy? ©2009
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Health and Nutrition, Special Guests, videos | Tags: arthritis, border collies, canine athletes, canine hydrotherapy, dog anxiety, Dog Sports, dogs, dysplasia, Flyball, musculoskeletal degeneration, Oceanside, San Diego, Southern California, swimming, The Total Dog, water therapy |[5] Comments
Article By Alison Spencer White & Natalie Lindberg R.V.T. of
The Total Dog, Canine Fitness & Rehab Center in Oceanside, CA
For many years water therapy (hydrotherapy) has been used with horses. While it provides all of the same benefits for dogs, it has only caught on in the canine arena over the last ten years. “Canine Water Therapy” is now recognized throughout the world as a beneficial modality for fitness, physical and psychological rehabilitation.
August 17, 2009
U-FLI Flyball Tournament, Ramona 2009
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Tournament Highlights | Tags: Ballistic Racers, balls, Dog Sports, dog training, dogs, Flyball, Southern California, U-Fli |[3] Comments
On May 23rd and 24th, 2009, Ballistic Racers participated in the U-FLI flyball tournament held in Ramona. It was a very successful tournament with six dogs making their debuts.
On Saturday, Indie, Bailey, Dennis, Molly, Sasha, Chloe and Jessie all ran singles races. One of the best aspects of the U-FLI tournaments, is the singles racing. Singles allows new dogs that may not be quite ready for the team relay to still race. It’s a great way for novice dogs to get their feet wet without affecting or being affected by the pressure of team racing
On Sunday, Dennis ran with the team consisting of Zippy, Blast, Makaso, Rex, Herbie and Remy. Bailey and Indie ran pairs, while Molly, Jessie, Sasha, Chloe, and Jag ran singles.
It was fun and exciting to see so many new dogs doing so well.
The Ballistic Racers Flyball Team - San Diego 
November 8, 2009
What are the Benefits of Flyball?
Posted by Brian and Joanne under Captains' Comments | Tags: Ballistic Racers, canine athletes, Dog Sports, dog training, Flyball, San Diego, Southern California |[2] Comments
by Brian Matsumoto, Team Captain
In flyball your dog will receive great exercise and mental stimulation, and have more fun than ever before. He doesn’t know the difference between practice and a tournament, other than tournaments have unfamiliar dogs and his master is very excited. Your dog is having fun just running the course and pleasing you, not necessarily noticing that he is even racing against another team and another dog. (more…)