UpDog at CFK9 November 2025
- Rob Robinson
- 7 hours ago
- 4 min read
Disc Dogs take over the CFK9 dog sports venue in Florida
Oct. 2025 UAD at CFK9
Eustis, Florida
October 12th, 2025
Central Florida K9 hosted their first UpDog Challenge event and it was a great success on a beautiful Fall morning here in Florida. Christine Galloway and the crew ensured everyone had fun with their dogs from small to large competing on a variety of Disc Dog games. You don't need to be a great disc thrower as the games allow "rollers" that anyone can do. Just flipping the disc on the ground as the dog can then pursue the rolling disc.
Central Florida K9 (CFK9)
Central Florida K9 is arguably the most beautiful venue for dog sports in Florida. The 30-acre property resembles one of the state’s premiere equestrian centers more than the typical open lot of most venues.
They provide a multitude of services and training for various games from scent work (NASDA) and UpDog Challenge to boarding, obedience and K9 explosive, narcotics, and cadaver tracking. They even provide certifications AKC temperament and farm dog testing. They also conduct 160-hour classes for narcotics/explosive & cadaver dogs and have a K9 confidence course. The site is quite large with specific accommodations for each game, mostly with seating for players and spectators.
With full-time staff and 24/7 on-site monitoring of the kennels and property, CFK9 is the most ambitious of the locations we visited. Owner Rock Galloway and his family opened in 2014, converting the previous veterinarian/kennels into a multi-sport and training complex for dogs on the thirty-acre property. They kept the kennels but have upgraded all areas to provide indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year.
The property has a paved entrance. Parking is mostly on grass and there are limited RV spots. No notable obstacles or steep hills as the property is mostly flat. The main office and store have a wheelchair accessible restroom.
Owner Rock Galloway spent years as a law enforcement K-9 handler for thirteen patrol, narcotics, bomb, and cadaver K-9s.
What is UpDog Challenge?
It is true that Frisbee (Called Disc for trademark reasons) Dog Leagues have been around for decades, but some believe the focus on disc skill and rigid points system to advance is too restrictive for the wider community of people who like to throw Frisbees with their own pup.
UpDog Challenge started as an idea between some friends one day. Kat and Jack Fahle, Bryan Batchelder, Andrea and Jason Rigler, and Babz Mahoney all had different motivations to add a new league in 2014. By this time there were others in the US and around the world that have been established for decades. They still felt something was
missing, and all agreed to do something about that.
“We want more people to play with their dogs, be active and social together for their dogs” – Jack Fahle
Today the UpDog Challenge has its HQ Dade City, FL. with 2nd in office in Eureka MO. As the league has grown the AKC now recognizes UpDog titles.
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Our core mission here at Bad Azz Dogz is about his simple idea. Helping disabled 1st responders and military veterans with dogs have full active lives!
The Central Florida K9 (CFK9) facility is one of the states premiere dog sports locations and one of only a very few “Hero Dogz” venues. Easy to access parking, and ADA compliant restroom and access to buildings.
The venue proactively supports a better experience for anyone or any pups time at the facility.
Wrapping Up
CFK9 offers more than just dog sports. With a large staffed kennels and dog training available for your pups, the facility offers a robust variety of services.
Take the first step and get in touch with your local clubs and check for events in your area. Come on out and see for yourselves. Your own dogs will thank you for it later!
Location and Contact information is at the end of this article.
We hope to see you and your best furry friends out their this year.
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CFK9 November 30th, 2025
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Central Florida K9 (CFK9)
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