{"id":4495,"date":"2021-02-15T08:30:04","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T08:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/?p=4495"},"modified":"2022-08-06T21:29:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T20:29:00","slug":"a-fun-way-to-bond-5-dog-sports-you-and-your-pet-can-participate-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/a-fun-way-to-bond-5-dog-sports-you-and-your-pet-can-participate-in\/","title":{"rendered":"A Fun Way To Bond: 5 Dog Sports You And Your Pet Can Participate In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important, as a dog owner, that you keep your pet healthy and strong. A fun way to do so is to engage your dog in some sports. Dogs naturally love to play and love to please their owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides helping keep your dog in great physical shape, dog sports can also be helpful with other training needs. When your pet sees that following commands gets them praise and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/best-dog-treats\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Dog Treats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they make the connection, and training becomes easier for all concerned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating in a dog sport can be a fantastic bonding time for you and your dog. You can make it as competitive or as laid back as you want and become closer to your pet at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/the-7-best-and-most-fun-automatic-manual-dog-ball-launchers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"u998b78e97e4bdb8a673ef12453c73cbc\"><style> .u998b78e97e4bdb8a673ef12453c73cbc { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#E67E22; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #E67E22!important; text-decoration:none; } .u998b78e97e4bdb8a673ef12453c73cbc:active, .u998b78e97e4bdb8a673ef12453c73cbc:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u998b78e97e4bdb8a673ef12453c73cbc { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u998b78e97e4bdb8a673ef12453c73cbc .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u998b78e97e4bdb8a673ef12453c73cbc .postTitle { color:#FFFFFF; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u998b78e97e4bdb8a673ef12453c73cbc:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">The 7 Best And Most Fun Automatic &amp; Manual Dog Ball Launchers<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><b># 1 Flying Disc (Dog Disc or Dog Frisbee)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_500554711.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4498 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_500554711.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_500554711.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_500554711-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_500554711-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great thing about this particular sport is that it can be played by any dog breed and with dogs of any size. Also known as dog frisbee, the owner or handler throws the disc, and the dog returns the disc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might sound very simple, and if you are playing in your backyard, it is. If you choose to play it as a competitive sport, it can be more of a challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the competition, the judges will evaluate the dog&#8217;s athletic ability during the chase, the dog&#8217;s speed, and resilience. The Judge will also critique the dog&#8217;s jumping ability, control in the air, and landing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The &#8220;catch and retrieve&#8221; is the main part of the sport in a timed round. The Judge will be watching to see what type of creativity the thrower uses to toss the disc and how well the thrower and the dog work as a team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This particular dog sport is relatively straightforward to practice and takes no special equipment, and doesn&#8217;t require travel; this can be done in your own backyard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don&#8217;t plan on hitting the road for competitions, the Flying Disc game is an excellent sport for both dog and owner and is a great bonding experience while having fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b># 2 Dog Agility Competitions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This dog sport is one of the most popular dogs sports and agility competitions and is often seen on television. This sport is fun for the dog and is also a bit of a workout for the owner\/handler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a fun and competitive activity that comprises a range of obstacles like jumps, tunnels, and other equipment pieces. The dog will either jump over, go through or walk along.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this particular dog agility sport, your dog will move through an obstacle course with your guidance. Because dogs run through the course off-leash, your commands to your dog come from your voice and body language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that your pet has had some strong and practical obedience training. Both you and your dog will need to have a degree of fitness. In competitive events, accuracy and speed are factors that dogs are judged on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are competitions for dogs of various sizes and strengths. There are also mini agility courses used for puppies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When used for these little ones, it is for fun but has a beneficial aspect. Puppy agility is enormous fun for your pup and improves your control over your pup (for future training), and will build their confidence at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another sport that you can set up in your backyard just for fun, with whatever pieces of equipment that you have like tunnels and weaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b># 3 Sport of Dog Obedience<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_138940301.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4499 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_138940301.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_138940301.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_138940301-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_138940301-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sport is one of the older sports for dogs. It tends to be a more relaxed sport. It does not involve high-speeds, chasing, or obstacles like in agility sports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sport tests your pets&#8217; level of concentration and motivation. It is also a testament to the training you have done with your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The competition in this dog sport involves basic commands such as &#8220;sit,&#8221; &#8220;down,&#8221; and &#8220;heel.&#8221; It also will have a retrieval portion of the competition. Your dog will move through a course, and at different points in the course, your dog will perform the commands for that point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basis of this competition is for the dog to ignore all distractions and instead focuses on your commands, even if those commands come from a distance. The key to doing well in this competition is training your pet to respond to all of your commands at the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of competition relies on your dog is motivated to follow your commands. Your pet is going to respond best to rewards in the form of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/best-dog-treats\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Dog Treats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These motivational training sessions will help in competitive settings, and also when you need them to obey at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b># 4 Both Of You Get A Workout With Carnicross<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This particular competition got its name from a cross of &#8220;canine&#8221; and &#8220;cross-country.&#8221; It is a sport that combines both dog and owner getting into the race. This is off-road running with your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your dog will run out in front of you, following directional commands. Your pet will wear a comfortable padded harness, which is attached to the owner&#8217;s waistband by a 2m bungee line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of workout is great for dogs who are natural-born runners. It provides a great physical workout for both participants. Because your pet must also follow your directional commands, it helps your dog train themselves to obey you even in a situation that is a lot of play for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woodland parks and forestry trails are some of the places participants favor to practice carnicross.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b># 5 Flyball (catch ball) I Great For Energetic Dogs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1528618964.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4500 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1528618964.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1528618964.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1528618964-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shutterstock_1528618964-768x482.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flyball is a very energetic competition. It is a team sport that runs on a knockout basis. Flyball has been around since the 1970s and is still popular today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This obstacle race involves two teams of four dogs. In this game, the dogs from each team will leap over a series of jumps, then run to a box; at the box, they will activate a catapult machine with their front paws. Once the ball has been released, they will catch the ball and race back to the start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this competition, the team that finishes first wins, but, as the dogs don&#8217;t know that, they have a great time doing something they love. Spectators in this sport also enjoy the fast and furious excitement of this team sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most dogs love to catch balls and run at full speed, so this competition combines the things that dogs love with the fun of a good game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>In Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is in your pet&#8217;s best interest to see that they get plenty of healthy exercises to stay fit. By combining that exercise with a dog sport, then it becomes a fun activity for both of you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides being a way to keep your pet healthy, dog sports are an opportunity for you to bond with your pet and reinforce all the good training they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>How many hours a day should a dog play?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this answer, we are going to define &#8220;play&#8221; as attention from their owner. There should be about two hours out of every day you are playing with your pet, walking them, training them, and generally socializing with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Will my dog need their shots to compete in a dog sport?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if your dog will interact in a dog sports competition, you will need to provide an up-to-date shot record. Most competitions will require:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The full sequence of DHLPP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rabies vaccine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bordetella<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lepto<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H3N2 canine flu vaccine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>What can I do if competitions are closed because of the pandemic?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can look into virtual rallies.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/sports\/rally\/rally-virtual-entry-pilot\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AKC Rally\u00ae Virtual Pilot Program \u2013 American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has a program held virtually so that you and your dog will not miss out on competing.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is important, as a dog owner, that you keep your pet healthy and strong. A fun way to do so is to engage your dog in some sports. Dogs naturally love to play and love to please their owners. Besides helping keep your dog in great physical shape, dog sports can also be helpful &#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/a-fun-way-to-bond-5-dog-sports-you-and-your-pet-can-participate-in\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;A Fun Way To Bond: 5 Dog Sports You And Your Pet Can Participate In&#8221;<\/span> &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4497,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4495"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4495"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4495\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4748,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4495\/revisions\/4748"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topdoghub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}