1. What is Disc Dog?


It 's a sport that brings together under the same name as many different disciplines have in common is to test the handler and dog, respectively, in their ability to take and throw the frisbee (disc). Among the specialties are the most important Accurancy-Distance, the Dartbee, Extreme distance but the most famous and spectacular is definitely the Freestyle.


2. Where to practice in Italy?

There are currently very few schools that teach regularly the Disc Dog.

Not to leave all of a sudden are periodically organized internships or meetings with qualified staff that help to provide the discipline and learn the basics from which to grow and improve.


3. Who can I contact for information?

In Italy at present those who promote this discipline is the Italian Federation Disc Dog.

For information on federal activities you can visit: www.discdogitalia.com, or send an email to the Federal This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The site will publish all the dates of various events: contests, exhibitions, courses, etc. ...


4. All the dogs can practice?

All is a big word ... but with due attention paid can practice many dogs.

The important thing is to always respect the physiology and health of the dog and never ask more than he can offer in terms of capacity and health


5.  Are all discs good for practice this discipline?

Absolutely not. Are there specific discs for dogs (of different types depending on the dog and discipline) that currently are hardly findable in Italy. You can not use soft rubber discs or in hard plastic or those for humans, otherwise the risk of hurting the dog. Currently, the federation is specially importing from America by www.caniegattishop.it discs that you can use. Anyone interested can contact the association for advice on the discs more suitable for his dog.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 November 2011 17:24 )