#Team Flyball

[bordercolliefanclub]

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[lloonlloon]

1,000 points Flyball Dog Champion Silver! 🩶

[marcsnuffy]

as the tumblr's resident snuffy expert I have to ask you what you think snuffy and lorenzo's actual legal relationship is (like did he take on the role of his guardian or is he technically more of a sponsor) and furthermore what you think their dynamic is like behind the scenes. like even if you accept the idea that snuffy is more of a father figure to lorenzo than an employer there's no way that this guy who was a homeless orphan until he was a teenager and the man who took him in *on the basis that he be athletically successful* have like. a normal unremarkable parent-child dynamic

Thanks for the question, sorry about the yapping

I'm torn on how to answer the legal relationship question. To me, it depends on how old you think Lorenzo is during the flashback. I always thought he was around 15-16, so I rarely consider an option where Snuffy isn't his legal guardian. However I could see some PIFA fuckery involved to avoid any legal trouble in the case he didn't have a legal guardian involved before becoming an adult legally.

Even then the process for getting gold teeth takes more than one day (all the visits you need to get your teeth properly checked for the procedure, the healing process takes months and more visits, etc) and he was near death so I'd like to think he was taken care/supervised of by Snuffy during that time (which is why Lorenzo's so attached to him). (the amount of care is up to interpretation bc it's hc territory anyway)

After that, when Lorenzo started playing football, *then* it's more of a sponsor/employer/advisor?/mentor? situation that occasionally bleeds into guardian-adopteé territory but never completely. I think they had something similar to how Ray Dark ended up dropping Kaiser at the BM dorms, except I think Snuffy directly had a hand in training/teaching Lorenzo before and still kept somewhat in contact during. I also like to think he got him a tutor or something, but this is more so I can sleep well at night. Snuffy IS the "what will you do when football's no longer an option" guy anyway so it's not unrealistic.

I need to add somewhere in this post that I believe/know in my heart that Snuffy picking up Lorenzo happened a bit after Mick died (months, maybe a year max) and specifically because of it. Comparing dead Mick & almost dying Lorenzo was super common when ch. 229 came out so I won't elaborate much on it, I just wanted to mention it.

Dynamics wise... There's too much going on for them to be in a normal boss and employee situation, Snuffy isn't fazed by Lorenzo's antics at all, Lorenzo goes up to Barou* to convince him to succeed Snuffy while also bringing up Snuffy's promise to Mick and also just everything about Lorenzo's reaction to Snuffy going back on his retirement, he literally told Barou he loved him & offered him a gold tooth. I don't think he says that to anyone yknow

*and by the way this interaction always stands out to me, since the timeline of events is not clear at all. all bc the fucking blue lock building is built like a prison and idk what time it is. I think Snuffy&Barou´s conversation happened at least some hours or a day after the Ubers introduction bit. During Lorenzo's backstory dump they're wearing pajamas but then Snuffy tells them it's time to train, so I assume it's the morning after that. Anyway I wonder if Snuffy just told him about it or if he directly asked him to talk to Barou. I feel like it's the former (given their reactions to Barou accepting Snuffy's deal) but the setup kinda makes it feel like the latter. whatever it was I think it's evidence for me to say that Snuffy trusts Lorenzo.

And I feel like there's nothing direct I can point to to say they're close enough to have a regular parent and child relationship. Still I feel like just by having Lorenzo be a NG11 and the fact that he enjoys football and doesn't scream cry and throw up when he loses or when he is inconvenienced (THE BAR IS ON HELL) makes me think Snuffy is mostly a positive influence on him. I like to think Snuffy does care a lot about him but he's the type of guy that shows it by meddling (kinda like Reo or younger Sae (who wasn't much of a meddler iirc. this makes sense in my mind)) and just isn't that visibly affectionate with anyone anymore.

More about the father and son thing. This is also headcanon territory I'm sorry. I don't think they, like, go out fishing as a bonding thing or anything like that. but I do think they don't go a week w/out talking bc I think Snuffy's a bit neurotic about how the people he cares about are doing because of reasons and Lorenzo loves talking people's ears off about everything and nothing. I think Lorenzo tried giving him an expensive gift with one of his first paychecks and mentioned "paying back his debt bit by bit" as a joke that wasn't really a joke and Snuffy's face twisted & he said something along the lines of Lorenzo not owing him anything and it was awkward between them for a while after that. I think its fucking WEIRD but they care abt each other and that's what matters

TL;DR: I think there had to be a point where Snuffy was his legal guardian or at least acted like it to some degree. In regards to their dynamic behind the scenes, that is not a father that is a grieving tutor-guardian-mentor-advisor-employer-professional football player and his renowned domesticated possum employee/adopteé who is soooooooo normal about worth.

[groenendaze]

we had 1 really amazing preflight and 3 okay-ish ones. which. ofc no videos of the one great one. struggling with my lovely little dog keeping her head and box criteria when super high (spoiler: it does not go super well) so while i did release her myself for the first time in a full lane (🎉), we ended up having to take a huge step back after trying to warm up during an actual race.

[border-collie]

I think I need to do a mental crop rotation and put agility on the back burner for a bit. IDK if it's because I'm not financially able to compete right now or what, but training isn't fun for me right now. Not sure what I would pick up in the meantime, maybe do some heel work, but it's just not scratching the itch I need right now.

[lloonlloon]

Since this is going around again, I just want to remind everyone this is not impressive or a good demonstration of a flyball run for this height dog, it is dangerous.

Clearly, he has the capacity to single stride unlike most smaller dogs that need two strides to keep up momentum, but he is not striding in the correct place to do it safely. It’s hard to see at the beginning, but he is jumping at the start line, which is way too early, and that is what’s throwing off the placement of the rest of the jumps. He needs some extra training with striding props to teach him to take a stride or two more before taking off for that first hurdle so he is landing evenly spaced between jumps, giving him room to stretch and take off again. The margin for error is so small with the way he is jumping here that any misstep or even fatigue in later races could have him crashing into the jumps and hurting himself or another dog.

[wyrddogs]

What's a dog sport or event that you really admire from afar but have no real interest or capacity for doing yourself right now?

Knowing flyball people has given me a lot of appreciation for the time, energy, and training that goes into that sport. It is a very complicated set of behaviors that takes a long time to teach, and an incredibly distracting environment. Super high octane.

I have negative interest in doing it myself. No appeal for me. But damn those flyball teams are impressive.

Thank you for asking!

[puppyboyknot]

Dogsports for puppyplay!!! Showpuppies being put on tables and walked around to judges to be examined on their coat, posture, holes, breedability, etc. Obedience and rally pups being walked around by their trainer doing fun tricks and being tested on their endurance. Agility puppies running around courses (maybe trying to keep a plug in). Flyball puppies running on a team to try and catch a ball or a toy. Nosework puppies smelling around to find fun treats. Herding trial puppies herding cowgirls/boys/people into their milking and breeding stations. There’s so many options!!!!!!

[wooshofficial]

Okay, so Blaseball just added a lot of new positions to the field, some of which are sports related! I’ve compiled a list for y’all’s sake of what was added, where it comes from, and if I get around to it, I’ll reblog what each position does in its respective sport. List below the readmore!

FROM BASEBALL:

- First/Second/Third/Fourth Base

- Left/Center/Right Fielder

- Shortstop

FROM BLASEBALL:

- 0th/5th base

FROM AMERICAN FOOTBALL:

- Guards

- Cornerfielders

FROM SOCCER:

- Midfielders

FROM CRICKET:

- Longstop

FROM RUGBY:

- Flankers

UNKNOWN/COMPLICATED/A GENERAL TERM:

- Center Infielder (another shortstop name)

- Outerfielder (another name for fielders in baseball)

- Wallrunner (parkour technique, may be related to how fielders will climb walls to catch flyballs)

- Rangers (Hockey team)

- Backstop (The net that prevents the ball from leaving the field in softball)

MADE UP:

- High/lowfielder

- Midstop

REMOVED:

- Pitchers Mound

[lloonlloon]

fwiw dogblrs trying to break into flyball without friends I would race with you 🥺

[thorplayspetz]

My team for Flyball! Go Team: "Thor's Friendship is PFMagic"

[artistic-writer]

a year gone by

Many of you will know that for the last year or so, I have had very little, if any, fandom contact. I guess I should explain a little bit about what has been going down and what has kept me away.

My account would not let me in: And i am stubborn. So i stopped trying to get in. At the time i felt like the fandom was moving apart and I didn't want top to be apart of the he said she said that came along with it. I have seen a good number of new fandom members emerging, who are kind and loving and thoughtful on the Discord, and have made me want to come back.

Wilf: I got a second dog without realising the consequences of doing so and the impact it would have on my family. Wilf has his share of problems. He is my little ball of anxiety and I have been working through the many issues he has with him, but we are far from there yet. He is nearly 2 now <3

My health is in the tank: I have had several flare ups of my Fibromyalgia in the last few years, and many of them have made it difficult to sit still long enough. As you can imagine, this takes its toll on one's mental health. Yay having an illness that is worsened by inactivity. My nature is a little self destructive and i throw myself into work in order to forget about the pain, and that has led to severe fatigue, which in turn, is not conducive to writing or arting. I am sorry. Also, in April i had a work related accident where i thought i had just sprained my ankle, but as it turns out, i have detatched not one, but two ligaments, so am awaiting the outcome of will i/won't i need an operation? My appointment is in Dec.

I took up a hobby!: For nearly FOUR years I have been on the waiting list, trying to get into a dog sport called Flyball. FINALLY, my local team got back to us and Killian is running through their first course, and will hopefully be offered a place on the team! I have found a group of real human beings who 'get me' and so far, i am loving it!

I got a promotion at work: I am the boss now. for reals. i still cannot believe anyone would put me in charge of a team of people, but here we are. This eats up more of my time but also allows me to have a decent schedule - so should allow for more me time!

I went back to school: Obviously, not content with enough in my life, I enrolled on an Advanced Canine Behaviour Diploma course, for which i have a year to complete. I'm sure i can fit it in...somewhere. Collecting all the letters after my name, innit.

I work two jobs: 48 hrs a week in one job just wasn't enough, clearly. I am currently training with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) and hope to become a fully accepted member at the satrt of next year. Their values align with everything i do in dog training, and although I currently offer 1-2-1's, classes, and such, I really want accolades that tell people I am the best. I currently work as a dog trainer Fridays, with the odd handstripping and groom thrown in between jobs.

My husband and I are working through some things: We are not actually married but it is easier to tell people we are rather than explain why we are not. We have had a very up-and-down few years, mainly because of miscommunication, but we are working through it because we are each other's soul mates. I would never want anyone else in my corner. maybe @hollyethecurious, but she's just there to hide the bodies. As such, we are making time for each other more, so I'll likely just be around in the evenings or weekends.

[maisietheyellowlab]

Is there a better possible flyball team name than "Road Runners Beep Beep"? I think not.

[arofundy]

also flyball is soooo fun i love seeing all the different dog breeds on the team

^ flyball

[border-collie]

Finally made it to flyball again, a month or so after the last class I could make it due to work, and wow, it's not long before we are ready!

Ever is running full patterns! And can run before or after another dog! I really was so sure she would never really get the box being triggered and would never run in a team but she's got it!

Moxie can run in a half team! With dogs running in the other lane! She needs some refinement and her box turns got sloppy with the distraction of it, but she gets it and still just really, really loves it.

Saga did more puppy recalls, has charmed the entire team, and thinks she is ready to Do It All and will yell about it from the sidelines. She's still to little to do anything other than puppy recalls but that's ok

[release-the-hound]

@lloonlloon I did find out there's a flyball team that trains 30 minutes away from me 👀

I'm not sure if Whim would enjoy it but Biscuit definitely would. How hard would you say the sport can be on dog's joints?