Dog agility: you’ve seen it, right? Maybe you’ve caught the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge when it’s shown on TV. Watching the dogs fly through the weave poles with ease, or seeing a tiny little Yorkie running all the way to the end of the seesaw (called a “teeter” in agility) and ride it to the…
Most people have heard of dog sports such as agility, competition obedience, nose work, and flyball. However, dog sports are as numerous and varied as are the breeds themselves — some are suitable only for particular breeds while others are open to all breeds, even mixed breeds. If you are looking for a new way…
Although we think of dog sport competitions as fairly recent events, they are probably as old as time. Picture a group of dog owners congregating in a meadow many centuries ago. You know what comes next….a discussion of whose dog is the best. Voila! Competition dog sports are born. Today, we have a wide variety…