Tag: dog sports

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...

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,...

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...