Category: Dog Sports and fitness

What do you think about when you think of a dog sports? For some, the thought evokes an orange cone filled with tack and a leopard print strewn on the flagstone; while for others, the idea of dog sports evokes an afternoon on the softball diamond. But dog sports are not just any sport. They are very different than regular athletic activities. It takes a unique combination of training, agility and determination to enjoy a sport. Dog sports are a fun way for you and your dog to get outside and have some fun together. One of the most popular ... Read more

Dog sports are an excellent way to both bond with your dog and provide your dog with mental and physical exercise. Often times while learning a new dog sports technique with your dog, you’re actually learning many other positive training techniques for teaching him specific skills, such as marker training, goal setting and other reward based techniques. By learning these techniques together you’ll be able to work together on achieving your goals for training your dog. Here are some great tips to get you started. One of the most popular dog sports is jumping. There are many different kinds of ... Read more

Choosing the right sport for your dog can be challenging but easy if you follow these useful tips below. If you are a lover of dogs then you must have watched at least one dog sporting event or show on TV before.  It might have been a dock jumping or agility competition. After watching those show, you might have looked at your dog and said to yourself that it was probably something you would have wanted to try with him/her. You have been thinking that your dog exhibits lot of traits of a sports dog when performing some exercises like ... Read more