Dog sports are becoming more and more popular, offering dog owners and their four-legged companions unique opportunities to be entertained, stay fit, and strengthen their bond.
There are human sports to practice in duo with your dog but also sports specially dedicated to dogs. Unlike endurance activities to be practiced with humans, these activities are accessible to the majority of dogs.
Here are the 3 main and most used ones:
Agility
Agility is a sport where the dog must navigate through an obstacle course under the direction of its owner. Obstacles can include tunnels, jumps, slaloms, flip-flops, etc. Agility helps develop trust, coordination, and communication between dog and human. Learn more..
The Flyball
Flyball is a relay race for dogs where each dog must overcome a series of hurdles, trigger a mechanism that releases a ball, catch the ball, and return to the starting line to pass the relay to the next dog. This sport is particularly suitable for dogs that like to play with balls and have good stamina.
The Disc Dog (Canine Frisbee)
Disc dog is a sport where the owner throws a Frisbee and the dog has to catch up. It can be just playing for fun or competing with acrobatic tricks and routines. This sport is suitable for dogs who are agile, athletic and who like to jump.
