A very popular German dog sport that involves you sending your dog off to herd the large exercise balls back to you at the net! This sport has become very popular not only in Europe but the United States and soon to be Canada.
How to play Treibball?
Eight balls of approximately 45–75 cm are set in a triangle formation, similar to billiards, with the point ball farthest from the goal. The object of the game is to get all eight balls into a confined space the size of a soccer goal within a set time period, usually about 15 minutes. The handler may not move outside of an area that contains the left half of and several feet beyond the goal area. The dog works in close cooperation with the handler, who is only allowed to use whistles, verbal or hand signals to direct his dog. No verbal or physical corrections are used in Treibball. The dog and handler must communicate effectively to herd one ball at a time into the goal, in fifteen minutes time. The dog and handler team are scored on cooperation and direction, within that fifteen minute time limit,and can earn extra points or accrue demerits accordingly.
What dog can play Treibball?
Any dog over the age of 6 months can start training. Of course herding breeds will excel at the sport but any dog with a hunting (strong prey instinct or enthralled by movement) can play and compete.
Here is a great video on how the sport is played by a experienced handler and dog
Be the one of the first play Treibball in Canada
To play Treibball you don't need to set anything up! You just need one or more yoga exercise balls and you can practice on a field or in your home.
How To Get Involved
MCT will be holding classes this summer. Please contact ModernCanineTraining@Gmail.com for details. Start dates and prices for classes will be announced in May (once the weather is better).
Selasa, 12 April 2011
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