| Which event was most exciting to watch at the 2007 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Championship? |
| MicroDog Division (13) |
24% |
|
| Open Division (12) |
22% |
|
| Pairs Freestyle Division (24) |
44% |
|
| Sport Division (5) |
9% |
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| Total Votes: 54 |
| |
| What do you enjoy most about the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship? |
| All the free stuff (6) |
21% |
|
| The trophies (1) |
4% |
|
| The Awards Banquet (4) |
14% |
|
| Watching great dogs compete (14) |
50% |
|
| Winning of course! (3) |
11% |
|
| Total Votes: 28 |
| |
| Do you collect canine flying discs for fun or profit? |
| Yes, I have more than 10 discs. (6) |
18% |
|
| I'm addicted, I have more than 50 discs. (5) |
15% |
|
| My collection will be in the Smithsonian one day - I have hundreds! (3) |
9% |
|
| No - collectors have serious problems and should seek counseling. (5) |
15% |
|
| My dog ate my disc collection. (14) |
42% |
|
| Total Votes: 33 |
| |
| Many competitors believe that supplimental conditioning activites will improve the perfomance of a disc dog on the playing field. Which of these activites do you believe is most beneficial to your canine? |
| Water retrieving (20) |
31% |
|
| Jogging with your canine (4) |
6% |
|
| Backpacking with a doggy backpack (3) |
5% |
|
| Agility (9) |
14% |
|
| Flyball (3) |
5% |
|
| Mushing (That's dog sledding for you lower 48'ers) (1) |
2% |
|
| There is no better exercise for a dog than disc play (25) |
38% |
|
| Total Votes: 65 |
| |
| Hyperflite's new Masters Class will allow older canines to compete, at Hyperflite Skyhoundz Qualifiers, against their older peers. At what age should a canine be regarded as a "Master's Class" canine. |
| 7 (4) |
4% |
|
| 8 (47) |
44% |
|
| 9 (7) |
6% |
|
| 10 (48) |
44% |
|
| 11 (2) |
2% |
|
| Total Votes: 108 |
| |
| Who or what has helped you the most in your disc dog exploits? |
| Books/DVDs/Videos (28) |
64% |
|
| Watching top competitors compete (10) |
23% |
|
| Disc dog clinics (2) |
5% |
|
| One-on-one instruction from a pro (2) |
5% |
|
| My spouse or significant other (2) |
5% |
|
| Total Votes: 44 |
| |
| Do you think competitors should continue to be allowed to compete with multiple canines at Skyhoundz Locals, Regionals, DiscDogathons, and the World Championship? |
| Yes (160) |
99% |
|
| No (1) |
1% |
|
| Total Votes: 161 |
| |
| Which event do you enjoy most at disc dog competitions? |
| Freestyle (63) |
53% |
|
| Distance/Accuracy (19) |
16% |
|
| Pairs Freestyle (24) |
20% |
|
| Extreme Distance (7) |
6% |
|
| TimeTrial (5) |
4% |
|
| Total Votes: 118 |
| |
| What is the main reason that you compete in disc dog competitions? |
| My dog loves it. (99) |
74% |
|
| I want to show everyone how good my dog is. (9) |
7% |
|
| For the trophies and prizes. (2) |
2% |
|
| I like the camaraderie. (8) |
6% |
|
| I like to learn the latest moves. (2) |
2% |
|
| I want to win the World Championship. (13) |
10% |
|
| Total Votes: 133 |
| |
| How do you remember your Freestyle routine? |
| I write it down on my arm! (4) |
3% |
|
| I break my routine down into segments short enough to memorize. (78) |
62% |
|
| I practice until I can do it in my sleep. (32) |
26% |
|
| What routine? I just have fun with my dog. (9) |
7% |
|
| I usually forget my routine. (2) |
2% |
|
| Total Votes: 125 |
| |
| What breed makes the best disc dog? |
| Mixed Breeds (74) |
51% |
|
| Large Herding Breeds (Aussies, Border Collies, etc.) (48) |
33% |
|
| Retrieving Breeds (Labs, Goldens, Pointers, etc.) (12) |
8% |
|
| Sight Hounds (Whippets, Greyhounds) (2) |
1% |
|
| Small Breeds (Terriers, Corgies, etc.) (6) |
4% |
|
| Protection Dogs (Belgian Malinois, German Shepherds, etc.) (2) |
1% |
|
| Total Votes: 144 |
| |
| Which disc dog trick do you think is most highly regarded by judges at major disc dog competitions? |
| Well-executed multiples (7) |
8% |
|
| Spectacular backflips (4) |
5% |
|
| Sky-high vaulting (5) |
6% |
|
| Unique trick throws (4) |
5% |
|
| An innovative new trick (66) |
77% |
|
| Total Votes: 86 |
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