FLYDOGS

Hall of Fame

Jake:  My buddy Jake was a friendly, outgoing, confident Sheltie who introduced me to the world of canine sports.  I thought I would just train in obedience, but when I saw Jake enjoy flyball and agility so much I had to travel down that road.  He even loved to catch a disc, it wasn't his best sport, but like everything else his attitude shone through.  Thanks Jake for an incredible 12 years and I'll see you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Tessa: A shy, scared Border Collie mix came into my life and changed it forever.  I learned with Tessa how to help her gain confidence and enjoy the world.  She was afraid of everything, but over the years she learned to trust me and enjoy swimming, hiking, chasing tennis balls and of course flyball and agility.  Thank you Tessa for teaching me how to help you and many other shy, scared dogs.  I know Jake was waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge and welcomed his best buddy with a loud woof.

EverReady Scout retired from flyball and canine disc after many successful seasons entertaining crowds in both sports.  This energetic mixed breed has achieved a high level of success in both sports.  In canine disc she was the 2005 Skyhoundz Micro Dog World Champion, is the IDDHA small dog distance record holder and has been a national qualifier for U.S. Disc Dog Nationals in 2002, 2003 & 2004.  In Flyball Scout retired after achieving the FDGCH level.  She was one small dog who could play with the big dogs.  Scout has appeared on WGN News and has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald.  Scout passed away in April 2010.  She was my best friend.

Kegan an Australian Shepherd is now in heaven, body healthy again, jumping, flipping and bouncing while catching his discs.  In his retirement years he was my constant office companion, relaxing at my feet while I worked.  His favorite job was to lay in the cool grass, enjoying the quiet time with Carson while the youngsters played.

Carson an Australian Shepherd mix retired after the 2010 season.  She is now enjoying retirement, resting happily on the bed.

Ricochet the Border Collie  qualified for the U.S. Disc Dog Nationals in 2004 and was a crowd pleaser with her jumps, spins, tricks and wild catches.  Ricochet always brought her inherited Border Collie drive to the FLYDOGS show and loved to meet and play with the kids.  Ricochet "Shea" was on The Today Show in 2010.  Shea was Jenna Wolfe's "Someone Else's Dog" that was used when The Camp Dogwood segment was filmed!  Shea retired in 2011.