Nikki and I formed the Woof Gang back in 1995. We managed to
get 4 dogs together and raced in our first tournament in Las Vegas in
February of 96. Of those original dogs, Rodi is the only one still
racing at 11 years of age and her spirit and eagerness to play flyball
to this day amazes me. I can't count the times this little dog has been
chased down by competitors dogs, they just
think she is so interesting, trampled on by dogs crossing over the
lane, stung by bees at a tournament, rolled terribly hard in collision
by our own club dogs, stepped on by us, poked in the eye... and still
she drives on...
many little dogs would have quit after one of those incidents.
This little dog has been such a wonderful ambassador to the sport. I
know that anyone who has ever watched her run the course, has
immediately had a huge smile come across their face, and usually
laughter follows. It is almost uncontrollable : ) As many heats as this
dog has run in her career, I STILL smile every time I watch her.
She has been the heart and soul of the Woof Gang for it's entire
existence, and all of our club members are proud of her. It has taken
7 years, some very creative lineups, and a few tournaments on mats
(she loves mats, no grass to run though that is taller than her legs)
and in June Rodi threw this little body of hers over the 10,000 point
hurdle at the RUFF flyball tournament in Denver Colorado.
Lisa Heitmiller
2003
get 4 dogs together and raced in our first tournament in Las Vegas in
February of 96. Of those original dogs, Rodi is the only one still
racing at 11 years of age and her spirit and eagerness to play flyball
to this day amazes me. I can't count the times this little dog has been
chased down by competitors dogs, they just
think she is so interesting, trampled on by dogs crossing over the
lane, stung by bees at a tournament, rolled terribly hard in collision
by our own club dogs, stepped on by us, poked in the eye... and still
she drives on...
many little dogs would have quit after one of those incidents.
This little dog has been such a wonderful ambassador to the sport. I
know that anyone who has ever watched her run the course, has
immediately had a huge smile come across their face, and usually
laughter follows. It is almost uncontrollable : ) As many heats as this
dog has run in her career, I STILL smile every time I watch her.
She has been the heart and soul of the Woof Gang for it's entire
existence, and all of our club members are proud of her. It has taken
7 years, some very creative lineups, and a few tournaments on mats
(she loves mats, no grass to run though that is taller than her legs)
and in June Rodi threw this little body of hers over the 10,000 point
hurdle at the RUFF flyball tournament in Denver Colorado.
Lisa Heitmiller
2003
| Ranked the #1 Silky in NAFA |
Tribute to Rodi
Rodi's tiny legs have covered
many more miles than any other
member of Woof Gang. Never
the quickest draw, but most
certainly the heart and soul of
flyball. A true icon, raising
cheers, smiles, and laughter from
spectators, judges, and
adversaries alike. In our eyes
you are by far the cutest little
gunslinger to ever cross a hurdle.
Your fellow Outlaws thank you,
as without your tireless
dedication there would never
have been a Woof Gang.
Rodi's tiny legs have covered
many more miles than any other
member of Woof Gang. Never
the quickest draw, but most
certainly the heart and soul of
flyball. A true icon, raising
cheers, smiles, and laughter from
spectators, judges, and
adversaries alike. In our eyes
you are by far the cutest little
gunslinger to ever cross a hurdle.
Your fellow Outlaws thank you,
as without your tireless
dedication there would never
have been a Woof Gang.
