Top 8 Dog Sports

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1. Agility

competitive sport with dogs navigating obstacles guided by handlers, promoting exercise, mental stimulation, and teamwork.

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2. Canine Freestyle

Dog and handler dance in a choreographed performance, showcasing twists, jumps, and synchronized moves. Deep bond and training needed.

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3. Conformation

Competitive dog shows to judge purebred dogs by breed standards. Aims to maintain breed quality and minimize health issues.

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4. Disc Dogs

Disc dog competitions involve disc-throwing events like distance/accuracy catching and freestyle routines. Handlers train dogs to catch discs in specific zones. High-energy breeds excel. Rules and scoring vary.

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5. Dock Jumping

dogs jump from dock into water for distance/height. Labs excel. Ultimate Air: distance. Ultimate Vertical: high jump. Fun sport!

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6. Flyball

4-dog relay race with hurdles. Dogs trigger box for ball release, bring it back. Fun for dogs, owners. Any ball-loving, healthy dog can join.

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7. Herding Trials

Herding dogs love competitions that let them act on instinct. Contact local herding groups for training and trials with sheep.

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8. Lure Coursing

a fast-paced chase sport using artificial lure for dogs, fostering their chasing instinct safely. All breeds welcome.