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
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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?