Disc Dog Resources
2020 Rule Updates
Please note, the following rules take effect immediately (unless specified differently) and additional rule changes may occur during the 2020 season. Be sure and check the Skyhoundz website before attending…
Biographies of Hyperflite’s Founders / Peter Bloeme & Jeff Perry
Peter Bloeme Hyperflite co-founder, Peter Bloeme is director of the Skyhoundz Championships. In this role, he manages more than 100 Local Championships, 18 U.S. and International Qualifiers, a European Championship,…
The Story Behind X-Flash Anti-Glare Technology
The latest Hyperflite innovation, known as X-Flash™ technology, was the product of several years of hard work and experimentation. But, it might not have happened at all were it not…
Top 10 Myths About Canine Disc Sports
Myth 1: Food treats are the only way to teach a dog to play with the disc. Truth: Food treats are almost never used to teach a canine to catch and retrieve…
Tip Drill: Why Can’t My Canine Catch? — by Jeff Perry
“Butterlips,” “The Drops,” “In-and-Out Syndrome,” “Brick Jaws,” “Rejectus Mouthus,” whatever you may call it, missed discs are the scourge of disc dog enthusiasts. For many disc doggers, the onset of…
There’s a Storm Brewing—Break out the Thundershirts!
What in heck is a Thundershirt? No, it’s not the preferred garment of the latest cinema superhero, or a body builder’s lifting uniform. What it is might surprise you…especially if…
Surviving the Big Chill — by Jeff Perry
Now is the winter of our discontent — surely Shakespeare must have been a disc dogger. The approach of cold weather is a sad thing indeed for those who desire…
For Dog’s Sake, Don’t Use the F-word!
Think your dog is a great Frisbee catcher? There is only a small chance that you are right…and it has nothing to do with his catching ability. Look down at…
Finding the Perfect Disc Dog
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. Getting started in canine disc sports means finding the perfect dog. If…
Dog Flew Pandemic Sweeping the Globe
Dog owners around the world are experiencing a global Pawdemic and it’s called the Dog Flew. No canine is immune from infection with this bug. Symptoms of the Dog Flew…
Disc Dogging! America’s New National Pastime
A national pastime is a sport or game that is considered to be an intrinsic part of the culture of a nation — so says that vast storehouse of collective knowledge called…
2013 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
The 2013 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship was the largest and best-attended canine disc competition in the history of canine disc sports. Several new countries were represented at the…
Five Holiday Pet Dangers
With the holidays approaching fast, it’s time to take some common sense precautions to make sure that all of your family members have a joyeux Noel. Thinking and Driving —…
Bob Evans
We are sad to report that Bob Evans, Skyhoundz Open Division World Champion with canine Nick (2000, 2004) passed away on January 11th., 2013, after suffering a stroke. Evans was…
2012 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
The 2012 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Championship was one for the ages. Thanks to our dedicated volunteer staff and world-class judging crew, things ran smoothly without the need to power up…
New Hyperflite Invention has Disc Dogs Jumping for Joy!
Hyperflite, maker of state-of-the-art flying discs for dogs, is taking canine discs to the next level with the introduction of its patent-pending X-FlashTM Anti-Glare Technology. X-Flash is designed to eliminate…
Hyperflite Announces X-Flash Anti-Glare Technology
Canine disc competitions have never been more competitive. A single missed catch can mean the difference between a trip to the World Championship and a long winter of regrets. Stack…
2011 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
When you stage an event as large and complex as the 2011 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship, then you darn sure better have a capable staff. Fortunately, we had…
Hyperflite Announces the Availability of a Free Digital Disc Dog Book for Canine Enthusiasts
Hyperflite, maker of state-of-the-art flying discs for dogs, announces the availability of a free digital book for disc dog enthusiasts. The full-color publication, entitled Disc Dogs Rock! An Introduction to…
Good Friends Remembered by Jeff Perry
There is nothing like a little scare to pull your head out of the clouds and make you focus on more important things. And so it was just a few…
Skyhoundz Disc Dog Titling
Skyhoundz Disc Dog Titling! Skyhoundz is excited to announce the debut of Canine Disc Competition Titling! In addition to the normal awards that you win at Skyhoundz Canine Disc Competitions,…
Hyperflite Introduces the Jawz Dèjá Flew
Introducing the world’s first recycled, puncture-resistant canine disc – the Jawz Dèjá Flew. Jawz Dèjá Flew discs are indistinguishable from regular Jawz discs and are nothing less than the toughest…
2010 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
The 2010 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship weekend got underway on Thursday evening at the McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center when about 60 competitors arrived at the welcome…
Hyperflite Introduces the Competition Standard Lite
Hyperflite proudly announces the availability of the lightest full-size canine competition disc ever made, by any manufacturer, in the history of the world. The Competition Standard Lite is the latest…
Walter Frederick “Fred” Morrison (January 23, 1920-February 9, 2010)
Walter Frederick Morrison, 90, inventor of the plastic version of the flying disc, passed away on February 9, 2010. He was 90-years old — or 19 in dog years. Every…
2009 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
The ’09 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship weekend got underway on Thursday evening at the Chattanooga Choo Choo as a horde of competitors arrived at the mixer sponsored and…
Vote for Maty!
Maty, the amazing three-legged wonder dog, belonging to Troy Kerstetter and Lynne Ouchida, of Bend, Oregon, is coming to a theater near you… that is, if you vote for her!…
Kathy Miller — In Memory
On Saturday, January 31, 2009, a ceremony was held in La Mirada, California, to honor and remember Kathy Miller, who passed away recently. Many disc doggers knew Kathy well. Her…
2008 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
Each year, we strive to make the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship better than the year before. We faced some additional challenges this year with a weakening economy, two…
Hyperflite Announces Publication of Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide
Hyperflite, Inc., maker of state-of-the-art competition-approved canine flying discs, announces the release of Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide, the most informative canine disc training treatise ever published. This entertaining and…
2007 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
First, let me apologize for getting this post to the list a tad later than normal. I’ve had my hands full the past few days with a very small, but…
2007 Skyhoundz Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to Ray Lowman Presentation Address given by Jeff Perry Skyhoundz Award Banquet September 22, 2007 Some people become involved in canine disc sports deliberately while others join the sport…
Hyperflite Weighs in on Breed Bans
Hyperflite, Inc., manufacturer of the world’s toughest canine competition flying discs for dogs, stands with pet owners in opposition to breed bans applied by state and municipal governments against particular…
2006 World Championship
Words are simply not adequate to describe the drama and excitement of the 2006 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship. But since words are all I have, I will get…
2006 Disc Dog Season
Hyperflite kicks off the 2006 disc dog season with a full slate of contests including local events in many of the 50 states, seven U.S. regional qualifiers, the DiscDogathon series…
Hyperflite Announces the Jawz X-Comp
Hyperflite, Inc., maker of patented competition-approved canine flying discs, announces the release of Jawz “X-Comp,” a puncture-resistant flying disc with a slightly less flexible but equally-tough polymer formulation that allows…
Miracle Dog
Photo (left to right): Greg Perry, Randy Grim, Jeff Perry and Peter Bloeme. Randy is the author of Miracle Dog and was the special guest speaker at the Hyperflite Skyhoundz…
2005 Peter Rice Bloeme Rising Star Scholarship Recipients
Hyperflite established, in 2004, the “Peter Rice Bloeme Rising Star Canine Disc Scholarship Program.” This Hyperflite-sponsored program was created to recognize and thank individuals who have gone above and beyond…
2005 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
<p>Staging a World Championship event of the magnitude of the 2005 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship would be impossible were it not for the many volunteers who helped, not…
Hurricane Katrina
September 9, 2005-Hyperflite would like to extend our most sincere thanks to those unsung heroes in the disc dog community who have helped us render aid to the unfortunate human…
Hyperflite Releases Disc Dog! Training DVD
Hyperflite, Inc., maker of state-of-the-art competition-approved canine flying discs, announces the release of “Disc Dog Training DVD.” This masterfully-filmed one-hour DVD features tips and techniques developed by World Champions Peter…
Pairs Freestyle Added to World Championship
<p>2005 Pairs Freestyle World Championship Title “Up for Grabs” at 2005 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship</p> <p>In 2004 Skyhoundz and Hyperflite introduced a new demonstration event — Pairs Freestyle…
2004 Rising Star Scholarship Recipients
<p>It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Peter Bloeme Rising Star Scholarship recipients for 2004 are Tracy Custer, Craig Rogers, Tom Clements, Sabine Bruns and Ron/Amy King.</p> <p>As…
2004 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
<p>The weather was nearly perfect for the 2004 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Championship held on Saturday and Sunday in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. The World Championship was preceded by our final qualifying…
The Hyperflite Story
<p>Hyperflite was established in 2000 by Canine Disc World Champions Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry. Owing to their decades-long experience in canine and flying disc sports, first as World Champion…
2016 Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship
CHATTANOOGA TO HOST 2016 HYPERFLITE SKYHOUNDZ WORLD CANINE DISC CHAMPIONSHIP Crowning Event of the World’s Largest Canine Disc Competition Series Set for September 24-25, 2016 in Coolidge Park Chattanooga is…
Jawz Discs…What the Pro’s Are Saying
What the Pro’s are Saying… Hello, I purchased your Jawz disc several months ago. I am impressed to say the very least. I own and train American Pit Bull Terriers….
The Hyperflite Story
Hyperflite was established in 2000 by Canine Disc World Champions Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry. Owing to their decades-long experience in canine and flying disc sports, first as World Champion…
Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Championship FAQs
Where is the Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship held? The World Championship has been held in cities all over the U.S. including Washington, D.C., New York, Atlanta, Orlando, and…
Disc Dogs Rock!
Hyperflite Announces the Availability of a Free Digital Disc Dog Book for Canine Enthusiasts. (ATLANTA, MAY 1, 2011) Hyperflite, maker of state-of-the-art ying discs for dogs, announces the availability of…
Hyperflite Introduces the Jawz Deja Flew
The World’s First Recycled, Puncture-Resistant Canine Disc! (ATLANTA, OCTOBER 1, 2010) Introducing the world’s rst recycled, puncture-resistant canine disc – the Jawz Dèjá Flew. Jawz Dèjá Flew discs are indistinguishable…
OREGON CANINE CELEBRITY TO COMPETE IN 2008 HYPERFLITE SKYHOUNDZ WORLD CANINE DISC CHAMPIONSHIP
Challenges Make Success Sweeter for Bend Canine (ATLANTA, August 25, 2008) More than 100 of the top canines in the world have qualified to compete for the title of World…
Hyperflite Weighs in on Breed Bans
(ATLANTA, OCTOBER 1, 2006) Hyperflite, Inc., manufacturer of the world’s toughest canine competition flying discs for dogs, stands with pet owners in opposition to breed bans applied by state and…
Hyperflite Receives Patent on Improved Flying Disc Design
Revolutionary Competition-Approved Flying Discs for Canines to be Awarded Patent Protection (Atlanta, Georgia, October 12, 2005) Hyperflite, Inc., maker of state-of-the-art competition-approved canine flying discs, has received notification of the…
Disc Color Choice for Canine Disc Play
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. Canines were once thought to be color blind, that is, that they…
Chew on This! Your Dog’s Destructive Behavior Can be Ancient History
by Jeff Perry Most dogs, and especially athletic canines like border collies, Australian shepherds, labs and cattle dogs, require vigorous exercise. Shortchange an energetic canine in the exercise department and…
A Primer on Skyhoundz Judging Criteria
by Jeff Perry To gain insight into the manner in which Skyhoundz judges evaluate freestyle performances at Skyhoundz Regional and World Championship events it is useful to first review the…
Tame the Wind and Become a Disc Dog God
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. As you begin to participate in disc sports with your canine, you will undoubtedly…
Jumping Jehosaphats: Teaching a Dog to Jump for a Flying Disc
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. Many veterinarians recommend that you don’t encourage your canine to jump until it is…
Finding the Perfect Venue for Fun!
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. In a number of major cities in the United States and elsewhere in the…
Finding the Perfect Dog for Canine Disc Play
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. Getting started in canine disc sports means finding the perfect dog. If you already…
Canine Disc Sports Injuries: Ouch That Smarts!
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. When you use common sense, canine disc play is exceedingly safe. Injuries of any…
Canine Disc Play – Make Great Throws or Your Dog Might Bite You!
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. Canine disc sports are a team effort. Although the focus is frequently on the…
Canine Disc History
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. No one actually knows the identity of the first person to throw a disc…
Canine Disc Competition: It’s All About the Dog!
An excerpt from Disc Dogs! The Complete Guide by Peter Bloeme and Jeff Perry, Co-founders of Hyperflite, Inc. Polls have shown that the primary reason that people participate in canine disc competitions…
