If your dog loves to jog, you've probably thought about how great it would be to take him on a bike ride. This way you can enjoy time together. But before you pack up your bike and take your pup along, read our tips on how to prepare. So what does it take to make a bike ride with a dog successful? First, a special bike leash, or bike springer. It frees your hands … [Read more...] about How To Prepare For Bike Rides With Your Dog?
Training
Coursing for Dogs
What is Coursing? Lure Coursing, unlike regular speed running, develops agility, intelligence, observation and the ability of pets to make quick decisions in non-standard situations. This dog sport is very close to a real hunt and is useful for dogs because it helps them realize their hunting potential and release their excess energy. Coursing was … [Read more...] about Coursing for Dogs
Dog Agility: History, Types, Rules
History of Agility It is believed that the friendship between a dog and a human is based on complete trust and mutual understanding. Ability to feel master's thoughts and mood, dog's willingness to carry out every command speaks of the complete harmony in their relationship. Agility is a great way to demonstrate and strengthen this friendship between man and his dog, as well … [Read more...] about Dog Agility: History, Types, Rules
Sled Dog Racing – History. Rules. Equipment
What is Sled Dog Racing? Not every canine sport has as much drive and tension as dog sled racing. Emerged in North America as an entertainment among professional mushers, today these competitions attract millions of fans and are held as part of the Winter Olympics. Sledding brings together over 5,000 athletes from around the world, from the USA and Canada to South Africa, … [Read more...] about Sled Dog Racing – History. Rules. Equipment
Barn Hunt is a Perfect Sport for Burrowing Hunting Dogs
What is Barn Hunt? Barn Hunt is a new canine sport for burrowing dogs. It has already managed to find a large number of fans in the U.S. and Canada, and is gradually penetrating into Europe. So offer you to get acquainted with the description of these exciting competitions for dogs and their owners. The name Barn Hunt comes respectively from Barn and Hunt. … [Read more...] about Barn Hunt is a Perfect Sport for Burrowing Hunting Dogs
Flyball for Dogs: History. Rules. How to Begin
What is Flyball for Dogs? Flyball is a popular team and individual canine sport formed in the 70s-80s of the 20th century. Its idea is for the dog to overcome obstacle line up to the flybox, catch the ball flying out of it and return through the same barriers to the trainer. An interesting feature is that the pet must push the flybox pedal on its own to get the ball. For the … [Read more...] about Flyball for Dogs: History. Rules. How to Begin
Frisbee for Dogs: History, Best Breeds, Competition Rules
What is Frisbee for Dogs? In the warm season in parks, on beaches and other places you can often see pet parents having fun with their dogs with a Frisbee - a flying disc. However it's not just a game, but a full-fledged sport. Dog Frisbee is gradually gaining popularity worldwide, so our article will certainly be relevant for those who want to try the ability of their dogs … [Read more...] about Frisbee for Dogs: History, Best Breeds, Competition Rules
Weight Pulling for Dogs: Rules, Champions and Records
What is Weight Pulling Sport for Dogs? Weight pulling is a type of canine sport that involves pulling a weight by a dog over a certain distance. This is a kind of weightlifting for pets, which demonstrates their pulling power. Weight Pulling is extremely popular in in Canada and the USA. Today it is an official discipline of most canine competitions, and also is often included … [Read more...] about Weight Pulling for Dogs: Rules, Champions and Records
What is Obedience Dog Competition?
Why Obedience Trials? Just as humans have sports championships, dogs have their own competitions: Agility, Frisbee, Coursing and even Tug of War. One of the most exciting competitions today is Obedience. What is it and how does it differ from the general training course? Obedience is an international obedience standard, the most challenging of all the standards presented … [Read more...] about What is Obedience Dog Competition?
