| Should Pairs Freestylers be allowed to create their own costumes rather than being required to wear the standard sponsor's shirt? |
| Yes (21) |
45% |
|
| No (26) |
55% |
|
| Total Votes: 47 |
| |
| Should Hyperflite add a Youth Division as part of the Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship Series (younsters under 18 as of January 1 of the competition year) to begin for the 2010 season? In other words, World Championship titles would be awarded in Open, Sport, Pairs Freestyle, MicroDog, and Youth Divisions. If so, which competition events should be included in a Youth Division? |
| No (20) |
19% |
|
| Yes-Freestyle Only (19) |
18% |
|
| Yes-Freestyle and D/A (67) |
63% |
|
| Total Votes: 106 |
| |
| What was your favorite thing about Chattanooga, Tennessee, the host city for the 2008 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship? |
| The Choo Choo (3) |
4% |
|
| Rock City (1) |
1% |
|
| Chattanooga's Park and Recreation System (2) |
3% |
|
| The McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center (6) |
9% |
|
| AT&T Field (competition Site) (45) |
66% |
|
| The Tennessee River (0) |
0% |
|
| The Aquarium and IMAX Theater (0) |
0% |
|
| The Restaurant Scene (1) |
1% |
|
| The Awards Banquet at AT&T Field (8) |
12% |
|
| The After Party at River Street Deli (2) |
3% |
|
| Total Votes: 68 |
| |
| What do you like most about Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide, the new book by world champions Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry? |
| The "Gravy" Stories (11) |
34% |
|
| The "Pro Tips" (7) |
22% |
|
| The amazing photos of disc dogs in action (7) |
22% |
|
| The throwing pointers (4) |
12% |
|
| The chapter on disc dog history (2) |
6% |
|
| The competition section (1) |
3% |
|
| Total Votes: 32 |
| |
| Which attribute of a disc dog contest is most important to you? |
| Affordable entry fees (8) |
23% |
|
| A fun atmosphere (18) |
51% |
|
| Awesome awards (1) |
3% |
|
| Convenient location (4) |
11% |
|
| Competition format (4) |
11% |
|
| Total Votes: 35 |
| |
| 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% |
|
| 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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