Canine Sports - Two Canine Sports For Your Dog

Dog Sports are great for you and your dog to enjoy! For many dogs, canine sports not only promote physical fitness and wellness but also provide socialization and further the bond between them and you!

For starters before you try any new sporting activity or event make sure you have your vet give your dog a total and complete physical examination. Secondly you really need to brush up and get aquainted with your dog's breed. If you have a mixed breed dog, educate yourself on the breeds that you know your dog is mixed with. Different breeds are genetically predisposed to different abilities, personalities, physical capabilities and limitations, and even interests.

When you evaluate these factors it will make choosing sports that are the right fit for you and your dog. A great tip is if you can find the time, go to a Dog Sporting event or competition sans your dog and get a look at what events and what is expected at these exhibitions. By doing this you can easily see the layout of these competitions and get a great idea of what events will be fun and appropriate for your dog.

If you are lucky then there will be dog sporting events in your area. If the sport of your choice is three hours away from where you live, you may be better off participating in one that is just two blocks down the street. You can always look for other sports or activities later. Many dog owners engage their dogs in more than one activity.

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Agility: A very popular dog sport that gained recognition by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the United Kennel Club (UKC). In this activity, the handler or owner has a limited amount of time to direct his dog through an obstacle course that consists of ramps, tunnels, climbs, jumps, and other challenges.

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Agility is a fun sport where dogs and owners go through the challenge together as a team. The dog's performance is determined by his speed and accuracy as he performs through the course. Obedience training and the ability to follow instructions is a must, since this activity requires the dog to be off the leash and only relies on the owner's body signals and verbal commands to guide him through the course. Obedience Trials: In this sport, the dog must demonstrate his role as a civilized human companion by accurately performing a predefined set of actions as directed by his owner or handler.

Obedience Trials: In this sport, the dog must demonstrate his role as a civilized human companion by accurately performing a predefined set of actions as directed by his owner or handler.

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The American Kennel Club(AKC) obedience competitions have 3 levels: a beginner level known as Novice, the intermediate level which is referred to as Open, and the advanced level is called Utility. Dogs in these competitions must complete these requirements for advancement or to be able to compete.

The American Kennel Club obedience competitions have three levels. Beginner's level is referred to as Novice, intermediate level is referred to as Open, and advanced level is called Utility. The dog needs to complete the requirements for each level before advancing to the next. Examples of exercises are: Recall (Come), Drop on Recall, Heel, and Sit.