How do you teach your dog to catch a frisbee in the air? - Page 2

Stosh · 09-18-2010, 03:43 PM

I started by saying 'ready?' so he knew it was about to come his way. Now he does the lowered head, death stare until I throw it.

frillint1 · 09-18-2010, 03:49 PM

My dog smokey never did that. He never got into toys, balls or frisbees. I hope my new pup does.

Wolfiesmom · 09-18-2010, 04:06 PM

Wolfie just ran after it and caught it in the air the first time I threw a frisbee to him. He was playing catch with a ball before, so maybe he just did the same with the frisbee. All of Chief's life I tried to get him to play frisbee and he never would.

DonP · 09-18-2010, 04:21 PM

We started with very close, easy throws. A good spin makes it float and easy to catch. They also love to chase it when you roll it across the ground if you're concerned with jumping.

dawnandjr · 09-19-2010, 10:22 PM

Ruffwear has a wonderful frisbee. It is a durable cloth type. Soft and flexible, yet not easily chewed. Wish I could post a video of my dog and her endless want to chase the frisbee. She did take about a year to get her to bring it right back to me. Her obedience training helped.

will_and_jamie · 09-19-2010, 10:33 PM

My GSD just randomly started catching balls in the air, so I moved on to a frisbee and she's loved it since then. No special training required for us. Good luck.

We started with the Nylabone Frisbee with the bone to grab it easier, but now we use the black Kong frisbee with no frame of any kind in it that can be bent or broken.

latonia631 · 10-18-2010, 05:52 AM

I've seen something like that in Youtube. I don't know the whole url but you can just do a search and you'll find a lot of them there. It's not that hard to teach your dog to catch a frisbee though=) Good luck.

Stogey · 10-18-2010, 08:04 AM

DJ just kinda picked up catchin it out of the air on his own. Gettin it away from him has been a challenge, he likes to play " Keep Away " !!! Grrrrr !

PaddyD · 10-18-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DonP

We started with very close, easy throws. A good spin makes it float and easy to catch. They also love to chase it when you roll it across the ground if you're concerned with jumping.

Did the same, starting in the house with small throws guaranteeing success, then bigger and bigger until we had to go outside. The jumping comes naturally.

09-18-2010, 03:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
frillint1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 384	My dog smokey never did that. He never got into toys, balls or frisbees. I hope my new pup does. __________________ I love my dog Smokey! I know he's not a purebred, but he is the greatest. I will be getting a purebred in 2012. I also love my 4 precious guinea pigs!

09-18-2010, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	Wolfie just ran after it and caught it in the air the first time I threw a frisbee to him. He was playing catch with a ball before, so maybe he just did the same with the frisbee. All of Chief's life I tried to get him to play frisbee and he never would. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

09-19-2010, 10:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
dawnandjr Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Macedon, NY Posts: 1,054	Ruffwear has a wonderful frisbee. It is a durable cloth type. Soft and flexible, yet not easily chewed. Wish I could post a video of my dog and her endless want to chase the frisbee. She did take about a year to get her to bring it right back to me. Her obedience training helped. __________________ Dawn Brogan German Shepherd Yoko von der Burg Austerlitz pedigree information http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...html?id=713938

10-18-2010, 05:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
latonia631 New Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2	I've seen something like that in Youtube. I don't know the whole url but you can just do a search and you'll find a lot of them there. It's not that hard to teach your dog to catch a frisbee though=) Good luck. __________________ Shop away. Browse online pet stores to find the perfect Dog Beds for your best friend

10-18-2010, 08:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
Stogey Master Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 627	DJ just kinda picked up catchin it out of the air on his own. Gettin it away from him has been a challenge, he likes to play " Keep Away " !!! Grrrrr ! __________________ I so hope there is a Doggie Heaven !!! Princess - mini GSD Jason - GSD/mix Sheba - GSD/mix Charlie - GSD/Dane Max - GSD

09-18-2010, 03:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	I started by saying 'ready?' so he knew it was about to come his way. Now he does the lowered head, death stare until I throw it.

09-18-2010, 04:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
DonP Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 217	We started with very close, easy throws. A good spin makes it float and easy to catch. They also love to chase it when you roll it across the ground if you're concerned with jumping.

09-19-2010, 10:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
will_and_jamie Master Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chipita Park, Colorado Posts: 667	My GSD just randomly started catching balls in the air, so I moved on to a frisbee and she's loved it since then. No special training required for us. Good luck. We started with the Nylabone Frisbee with the bone to grab it easier, but now we use the black Kong frisbee with no frame of any kind in it that can be bent or broken.

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