03/06/2026
🏃♂️💨 Flyball dogs are explosive athletes.
Speed, power, agility, and body awareness all come together in a matter of seconds as they race down the lane, perform a tight box turn, and sprint back to their handler.
As a canine physiotherapist, I love incorporating exercises that help build the strength and mobility needed for the demands of flyball. Here are a few of my favourites:
🔹 Trot poles – Great for developing coordination, body awareness, and hindlimb power.
🔹 Decline sit-to-stands – A fantastic exercise for building strength through the hindquarters and improving pushing power.
🔹 Three-leg stand with front paws on a balance disc – Challenges shoulder stability, core control, and spinal mobility while encouraging weight shifting.
🔹 Side stepping – Helps strengthen the muscles responsible for lateral movement and stability, which are essential during turns and acceleration.
Remember, training isn’t just about practising the sport itself. Building a strong, resilient body can help your dog perform at their best and cope with the physical demands of competition.
Which of these exercises does your flyball dog already do?
Thanks .lottie for the great pictures!
