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[onscreen action] Dog with tennis ball.
Dog catching frisbee.
Dog playing flyball.

[onscreen text] Four Legged Fitness.

[onscreen action] Man going on jog with dog.
Dog jumping into pool.

[Narrator] When you think of fitness for your dog,
you probably think about taking him for a walk
or a jog in the park, maybe even throwing in a game of fetch
but there are all sorts of other fun ways
to keep your dog active and fit.

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[onscreen text] Flyball

[onscreen action]
Dog with tennis ball in mouth.
Dogs playing flyball.

[narrator] Does your dog like tennis balls?
If he does then maybe flyball is something
you should consider.

Speed, noise, excitement, flyball has it all.
This fast-paced dog sport is among the fastest growing
in the world.
Flyball, quite simply, is a relay race with four dogs
on each team.
There are four hurdles and a spring-loaded box at the end
containing a tennis ball.
The dogs jump the hurdles and hit the box with their paws
to release the tennis ball.
Once they catch the ball, they race back over the hurdles
again to the starting line.
As soon as they cross the line, the next dog on their team
takes off for his turn.
The first team to have all four dogs finish wins.

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[onscreen text] Rally

[onscreen action] Dogs being led around cones.

[narrator] Rally is a fun and exciting team sport.
Each team navigates a course with number signs
that indicate various exercises to perform
like sit, down, sit, a figure eight,
or even sending your dog over a jump.

Unlike old-fashioned obedience, pet parents are encouraged
to talk to their dogs while on the course.
Best of all, all dogs, purebreds, mixed breeds,
even dogs with disabilities are encouraged to participate.

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[onscreen text] Disc Dogs.
[onscreen action] Dogs playing with frisbees.

[narrator] Maybe you have a dog who loves to show off a bit.
Well if he also happens to be gaga for frisbee,
check out canine disc dogs.

Disc dogs are growing by leaps and bounds
and I mean that literally.

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Now before you tackle any new sport,
let your veterinarian know you'd like to start
a new activity with your pup.

He or she may advise a checkup and offer some insight
about your dog's physical condition
that you'll need to consider.

Staying active with your dog will help
your relationship grow, so get out there and check out
the dog sports available in your area.

You'll both be glad you did.

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