A List of Dog Sports For You and Your Dog To Enjoy Together

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 your dog both physically and mentally happy and healthy. It is also a great way to build bonds with your buddy. 

But what types of dog sports are out there for you and your dog to enjoy? With different dogs needing different levels of stimulation, it can be hard to choose the right sport for you and your furry friend.

That’s why, we have put together a comprehensive list of dog sports for you to pick and choose from. From high energy agility, to more gentle K9 Nose Works, there is something for every dog owner and their dog.

Of course it is always important to run any new sport by your vet, but once you have the all clear, why not try some of the sports listed below!

1. Dog Agility
2. Dog Sledding
3. Treibball
4. Earth Dog
5. Canine Freestyle Dancing With Dogs
6. Disc Dogs
7. Dock Dogs
8. Flyball
9. Hearding
10. Lure Coursing
11. Rally Obedience
12. Tracking
13. K9 Noseworks
14. Competition Dog Obedience
15. Endurance
16. Canicross
17. Dog Sledding
18. Urban Mushing
19. Bikejoring
20. Skijoring
21. Retrieving and Field Trials
22. Gun Dog 
23. Barn Hunt