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Dog aggression is any behavior meant to intimidate or harm a person or another animal. If a dog shows aggression towards another dog or human during practice, the dog may be excused from the club. After the incident, club members in attendance will hold a meeting to discuss and make a decision by anonymous vote (via online submission).
The club members in attendance during the incident have the right to determine the
degree of aggression and whether or not a dog should be excused. Club members who were involved in the incident (handler of aggressive dog(s) and any other parties involved in the incident) shall not be involved in the meeting/vote to ensure impartial decisions.
Aggressive behavior may vary in severity. As a guide the following behaviors are potential demonstrations of aggression:
• Loose dog lunging, snapping or nipping at another dog or person with intent.
• Loose dog engaging in heavy growling and/ or intimidating another dog by
eyeballing with intent.
• Loose dog chasing and frightening another dog with intent.
• Loose dog chasing and biting another dog or person with or without a resultant
sign of injury;
• Dog attacking another dog or person.
Dogs are required to be in control at all times while inside and outside of the facility. This includes being on leash, hand in collar, physically being carried or contained in their crate/fenced area. We expect all members to give each other ample space (2 foot bubble) to ensure moments of reactivity do not lead to an incident.
Loose dogs with intent to harm will be given a warning under a 3 strike policy. We understand things happen, and dogs will get loose on their handler, however dogs are expected to have a strong recall and not show intent to harm while their handler regains control. Should a 'strike' be given to a member, a formal email will be sent.
In some cases, dogs may be offered the opportunity to work individually during practice times in order to avoid the risks associated with a multi-dog environment. This opportunity will allow handlers to develop control without concerns for safety, however, over time it is expected that all dogs on the team are able to work in a multiple dog environment, demonstrate strong recall and handlers are able to maintain control. Dogs working individually must not show intent to harm any other dog or human in the club.
Force Free Club: Ruff Go's Flyball Club is a force free club which trains with positive methods. There will be zero tolerance for harsh corrections, the use of fear and/or intimidation during practice. Handlers using corrections, fear or intimidation may be asked to leave and be removed from the club immediately.
Your feedback is welcomed and appreciated. If you have any comments or concerns, please fill out the following anonymous form. Your feedback will be collected and discussed among current club members in an effort to make the Ruff Go's a better team!
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