About Our Club
      The Santa Barbara Flyers began in the 1980's when some adventurous, local dog owners went in search of fun and challenging activities for their canine athlete companions. They found the super-drive sport of Flyball, which was quickly
gaining popularity in North America.

      The locals began competing in 1985 and the club soon hosted its first tournament here in Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara Flyers continue to host an annual tournament, known as the Dog Days of Summer, typically in late July or early
August.

      While advancing in Flyball, club members soon discovered another fun and fast-growing dog sport: Agility, where a dog (guided by their handler)  completes an obstacle course
designed to challenge the human-canine teams' competitive speed and skills. Current members compete in tournaments  sanctioned by the AKC, USDAA and NADAC, and have titled their dogs in Novice, Starters, Advanced, Excellent and Masters levels.

      Because obedience has become and remains a staple in dog training, the Santa Barbara Flyers added teaching and competing in obedience to the club's activities, taking dogs to superior levels and earning top titles.
      Members continue to compete in obedience trials both locally and throughout the Southwestern U.S.

      Throughout its growth and expansion, the Santa Barbara Flyers have established and remained true to a single goal: To have FUN with our dogs  while promoting responsible dog ownership. We welcome everyone, from non-competing dogs and owners interested in just having fun to dog/handler
teams that want to train for advanced competition in a fun and safe  environment.

      So whatever you do, listen to your dog... and just COME OUT and PLAY!


      - Karen VanHoy, Captain