Yeah, it seems like a really stressful, fast paced environment! I can see why some dogs would hate it. But then some seem to love it. But yeah, I think it's way too competitive and stressful for me even if I got a dog that liked it and the loudness might give me a headache LOL it's a team sport so definitely competitive as opposed to just trying to beat your old score in agility. Of course, you are trying to beat other teams too usually but not like directly. But my biggest issue with flyball is it seems like so many injuries could occur with those crazy box turns and stuff. Of course the owners take care to prevent that I'm sure, hence the leg wraps on some, but still.