Today's episode is all about the sport of flyball!  This relay style race is a fast paced, loud, and technical sport.  We talk with flyball participant and dog trainer, Barbara Standiford to learn more about it.

Who is Barbara? Barbara is a successful dog agility trainer and handler who competes in a variety of agility venues across the United States.  Additionally, she is a UKI and USDAA Master's level agility judge and owner of multiple dogs.  A dog sport enthusiast, Barbara has also competed in herding, obedience and flyball.  An engineer in a previous life, Barbara began teaching agility full time in 2012.  She currently teaches in Hillsboro, Oregon and Woodburn, Oregon and is available for seminars and workshops on a variety of subjects. Find her at her website now!

Some links to things we discussed include:

North American Flyball Association: http://www.flyball.org/

The United Flyball League International:  https://www.u-fli.com

Check out these organizations to find local flyball clubs near you!

A bit of a tangent, but we discussed dog breeding in this episode, too! If you'd like more information about the Functional Breeding Collaborative, check out their website!