The OKPAWS was organized in 1991 and was formed under the rules of the United Kennel Club [UKC], as an all-volunteer club, dedicated to the sport of Agility. Since then we have evolved into the sports of Flyball, Rally Obedience, tracking, and Earthdog. We are part of NADAC (North American Dog Agility Council), NAFA (North American Flyball Association), APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers)
For more information about each dog sport click the underlined sport  name which will take you to the appropriate email address.

Agility: Think of Agility as running an obstacle course over time -- something like "Doggy Olympics". It involves obstacles such as jumps and hurdles, tunnels, weave poles, "A" Frames, dog walks, and teeter-totters.

Flyball:Flyball races match two teams of four dogs each, racing side-by-side over a 51 foot long course. Each dog must run in relay fashion down the jumps, trigger a flyball box, releasing the ball, retrieve the ball, and return over the jumps. The next dog is released to run the course but can't cross the start/finish line until the previous dog has returned over all 4 jumps. Full Speed Ahead is OKPaws team name. Lessons are no cost with approved membership.

Rally Obedience: Is obedience is done with a series of signs, designed on a course. You and your dog execute a particular task at each sign on a set course, follow the signs and complete each task, such as U turns, left turns, about turns, etc.  It's fun and not as rigid as traditional obedience competition.

Tracking: your dog will be able to track ground scents and locate objects along a specific route, tracking from point A to point Z, over different types of terrain .

Earthdog: The roots of the Earthdog program go back to the beginnings of small game hunting. Small terriers & dachshunds were used to pursue vermin to its lair and then to follow the game into to the ground. These dogs had to possess not only the physical attributes that would allow them to descend into the animal's den, but they needed the courage & mental abilities to accept the challenge of subterranean pursuit.Current earthdog playdays and trials use man-made tunnels & dens to test the dog's instinct for hunting & prey. "Earthdogging" allows these game little dogs an outlet for their excess energy & instincts in a way that benefits the dogs & the owners.

Disc dogs:Throw a Frisbee to your dog which they catch and retrieve it, known as toss n catch to complicated back, chest and knee vaults. There are various Frisbee related tricks known as freestyle. These are beginner, to advanced throwers competing in world class events from toss and catch to freestyle. The club has people willing to help with monthly classes and once you learn, you could be part of a demo team.Contact  Mark or Lee for more info.
We train our own dog(s); we have seminars on many aspects of dog training and handling; we have weekly practices; monthly membership meetings; we sponsor various trials through out the year; donate money to worthy pet charities and local animal organizations; put on demonstrations for the public; and we have family social events; but most of all we have fun!