Developed in the early 1970s by sight hound lovers who enjoyed hunting jackrabbits in the open field, lure coursing is a great physical sport to challenge your dog. Based on the open hunting grounds these sighthound owners enjoy with their dogs, it is a safer, more controlled sport that...

Officially recognised as a sanctioned competition in 2008, Treibball is a positive reinforcement focused competitive dog sport that started in Germany.  The aim of the sport is to get all 8 exercise balls into a confined space around the size of a soccer ball goal within a set time...

Dogs need physical exercise and mental stimulation. But outside of walking with your dog and training it with tricks, what other options are out there for dog owners? Dog sports! Competing with your dog or just doing different dog sporting activities for fun is a great way to keep...

What is Canicross? Put simply, Canicross is cross country running with your dog. Originally, it was used as an off-season training tool for the mushing and sledding communities in Europe. But because of its accessibility to almost everyone and their dogs, it has become a popular sport in its...

Flyball is a fast-paced team sport for dogs, where your furry canine team jump hurdles and overcome challenges to test their talent, training, and endurance. Flyball dog training and competitions are fun for everyone – the dogs, their handlers, and the spectators alike.  A popular team sport, Flyball is...

Dog Sledding Commands & Terms to learn Ever want to try something new with your dog? If you’re a dog owner, then you know that the two of you never have a boring day. There are always new adventures and experiences to be had! Dog sledding and learning dog...

If you and your kids are fans of dog sledding and canicross, or love the idea of going dog-sledding one day then make sure to check out our top family orientated dog sledding movies. Grab a bucket of popcorn and the kids for a great movie night! Dog Sledding...

If you’ve ever been to a dog agility competition, you know it’s a fast-paced sport for doggos with a lot of talent. It’s impressive seeing dogs and their humans work together so harmoniously – does the dog speak human? Does the human speak dog? What is this witchcraft?!  Nevertheless,...

Flyball. It sounds like one of those Vortex Whistle Bombs we all used to toss around on hot summer days, whistling through the air… right before your faithful doggo got his or her jaws around it, making it their new chew toy for the day, or maybe the next...

Looking for a sport you can do with your furry friend that is fast paced and takes in the beautiful landscape? Dog Sledding might be the sport you are looking for. For many people, the first thing they think of when you say dog sledding is Balto, the snow...