Sky High Flying Canines
Dog Sports • Elite Canine Athletes
Performances by The Sky High Flying Canines are action-packed and feature the most exceptional canine athletes in the world! Our shows are exciting for all ages and specifically catered to your event. We've performed at countless birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers, fairs, expos, professional sports halftime shows, and other events. Our goal is demonstrate the bond that can be built between canines and humans and inspire others to spend more time with their animal friends.
ABOUT OUR PERFORMANCES
• 20 to 30 minute, high energy performances!
• Enjoyable for all ages!
• Suitable for any size of crowd!
• Up to 4 world finalist disc dogs featured in every show!
• Over 10 years of performance experience!
PERFORMANCE AREA REQUIREMENTS
Our dogs can perform on grass, turf, basketball courts, and most stages. The area needs to be a flat, free of trees, rocks, and other obstructions that could endanger our performers. A large area is preferable, but we are flexible with the size of the performance area. A photo of the performance area will be required prior to final booking. Because safety of our acrobatic stunt performers is our foremost concern, we cannot perform on tile, concrete, or asphalt.
About Kirby McIlveen CCFT
I found dog sports in 2003 when I started in agility with my Shih Tzu, Lucky. He went at his own pace, but always ran with precision and loved it. A year later, I got Sketch, a Border Collie. In 2006, we discovered the world of disc dogs and have been competing in disc dog events ever since. Over the years, a few more dogs have joined the pack and enslaved me as their flying disc thrower. Their talent and enthusiasm has taken us to the top of elite competitions around the world, winning 17 world championships and 6 national championships.
I recently completed my Bachelor's at California State University, Fullerton, and the Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT) at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As a CCFT, I train dogs to be the best athletes they can be. I offer various training solutions for dog sport enthusiasts and pet dog owners. In my spare time, I train for disc dog competitions, hike with my dogs, and help my mom's non-profit dog rescue, K9 Spirit Organization.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
California State University, Fullerton
Certified Canine Fitness Trainer
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
ACHIEVEMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS
Disc Dog Competitions
• 2015 & 2017 Ashley Whippet Invitational World Champion (Torch)
• 2011 & 2019 Skyhoundz Open Division World Champion (Torch) – Youngest Open World Champion!
• 2015 & 2019 Skyhoundz Sport Division World Champion (Muse & Sora)
• 2015 & 2019 Skyhoundz Pairs Division World Champion (Muse & Jeff Hill)
• 2016 Skyhoundz Pairs Distance Accuracy World Champion (Muse & Jeff Hill)
• 2013, 2015, 2017, & 2018 UFO World Cup Champion (Torch)
• 2017 & 2018 UFO World Cup Freestyle Champion (Torch)
• 2016 UFO North American Cup Overall Champion (Torch)
• 2015 & 2017 USDDN Super Pro Toss & Fetch World Champion (Torch)
• 2011, 2012, 2013, & 2014 Quadruped Series Women's Open Champion (Sketch)
• Quadruped National Women's Long Distance Record Holder, 81.3 yards (Sketch)
• 2011, 2012, 2014, & 2019 California State Champion (Flash, Sketch & Sora)
• 2018 AWI World Championship Qualifier Judge in Thornton, Colorado
• 2015 AWI World Championship Qualifier Judge in Nanjing, China
Television & Media Appearances
• 2018 The Gong Show Season 2, Episode 2 (Torch)
• 2017 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Freestyle Flying Disc National Champion (Torch)
• 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2017 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Freestyle Flying Disc Western Regional Champion (Torch)
• 2012 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Speed & Catch Western Regional Champion (Sketch)
Live Performances
• 2018 NFL Chargers Pregame & Halftime Show at the StubHub Center (Flash, Sora, & Torch)
• 2014 LA Kiss Arena Football Show at the Honda Center (Sketch & Torch)
• 2014 YPO Global Edge at Nokia Theater (Torch)
• 2013 NFL Chargers Pregame Show at Qualcomm Stadium (Torch)
• 2012 NFL Chargers Pregame Show at Qualcomm Stadium (Sketch)