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List of dog sports

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Dog sports are competitive activities specifically designed for dogs. Dogs typically participate in sports with the help of owners, although some dog sports do not require human participation. A 2015 survey found that dog owners of all classes participate in dog sports, with owners from large cities (over 500,000 people), medium cities (between 100,000 and 500,000 people), small cities (less than 100,000 people), and rural areas each accounting for roughly the same percentage of dog sport competitors.[1]

According to the survey, the most popular dog sports are obedience sports, and the majority of people that compete in dog sports compete in over twelve dog sporting events per year. Additionally, the majority of owners that compete in dog sports are primarily motivated by internal motivators (such as satisfaction or improving their relationships with their dogs) rather than external motivators (such as prizes).[1]

Combat sports

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Dog combat sports
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Baiting
 
 Dogs fight or torment other animals [2]
Dog fighting
 
 Dogs fight other dogs [3]
Venatio
 
 Gladiators fought various animals, including dogs [4][5]
Hog-dog rodeo Dogs chase and capture hogs [6]

Herding sports

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Dog herding sports
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Sheepdog trial
 
 Dogs compete their herding management skills [7][8]
Treibball
 
 Dogs drive large balls into goals [9]

Obedience sports

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Dog obedience sports
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Heelwork to music
 
 Dogs and humans perform trained routines to music [10]
Musical canine freestyle
 
 Dogs and humans perform freestyle dance to music [11]
Obedience trial
 
 Dogs execute predefined tasks [12]
Rally obedience
 
 Dogs execute tasks without commands from judges and while receiving encouragement [13]
Schutzhund
 
 Dogs compete in tracking, obedience, and protection skills [14]

Pulling sports

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Dog pulling sports
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Bikejoring
 
 Dogs pull humans on bicycles [15]
Canicross
 
 Cross-country running with dogs attached to a human [16]
Carting
 
 Dogs pull items or people in a cart [17]
Dog scootering
 
 Dogs pull humans on unmotorized scooters [18]
Mushing
 
 Dogs pull a sled, usually through snow [19]
Skijoring
 
 Dogs pull humans on skis [20]
Weight pulling
 
 Dogs pull heavy objects or weights [21]

Racing sports

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Dog racing sports
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Dachshund racing
 
 Dachshund dogs race [22]
Greyhound racing
 
 Greyhound dogs race [23]
Shepherd's Shemozzle Humans race through an obstacle course alongside dogs [24][25]
Sled dog racing
 
 Dogs race while pulling a sled [26]
Terrier racing
 
 Terrier dogs race [27][28]

Tracking and hunting sports

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Dog tracking and hunting sports
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Beagling
 
 Scent hounds such as beagles track and hunt rabbits or hares by scent [29]
Coon hunting
 
 Dogs track and hunt raccoons [30]
Coursing
 
 Sighthounds hunt prey by sight and speed [31][32]
Drag hunting
 
 Humans on horseback follow a scent using dogs [33]
Earthdog trial
 
 Short-legged dogs navigate tunnels while hunting a rat or mouse [34]
Field trial
 
 Dogs compete in field hunting events [35]
Fox hunting
 
 Dogs track and hunt foxes by scent [36][37]
Hare coursing
 
 Dogs hunt rabbits or hares by sight [32]
Hound trailing
 
 Hounds race along a scent trail [38]
Hunting the clean boot Hounds track a natural human scent [39]
Lure coursing
 
 Dogs chase a mechanically-operated lure [40]
Nosework
 
 Dogs search for target odors while ignoring distractions [41]
Tracking trial
 
 Dogs track a target by scent [42]
Trail hunting
 
 A pack of hounds tracks an artificially-laid trail of animal urine [43]

Water sports

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Dog water sports
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Dock jumping
 
 Dogs compete to jump furthest into water [44]
Dog surfing
 
 Dogs surf, either with or without human partners [45][46]

Other sports

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Other dog sports
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Agility
 
 Dogs are guided through an obstacle course to compete for speed and accuracy [47]
Dog show
 
 Purebred dogs are judged for conformity to breed standards [48]
Dog skateboarding
 
 Dogs ride skateboards [49]
Disc dog
 
 Dogs compete to catch frisbees [50]
Flyball
 
 Teams of dogs race over hurdles to retrieve a ball [51]
Junior showmanship
 
 Young humans exhibit their dog handling skills [52]
Puppy Bowl
 
 Puppies play with toys in a miniature American football stadium [53]

See also

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References

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  20. ^ "The Best Winter Dog Sport Ever: Skijoring". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  30. ^ "Coon hunting then, now: Grand American born of hunting coons for sport". The Times and Democrat. January 4, 2017. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  31. ^ "Coursing". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  33. ^ "What's Drag Hunting?". Mdbassociation.co.uk. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  34. ^ "Earthdog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  35. ^ Brettingen, Ben (February 12, 2024). "Pointing Dog Field Trials, and How To Understand Them". Gun Dog. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  36. ^ "Foxhunting | History, Rules & Traditions | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  38. ^ "Hound Trailing Association » About Hound Trailing". Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  39. ^ "What is clean boot hunting? - Protect the Wild". protectthewild.org.uk. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  44. ^ "Diving Dogs 101: How to Compete in Dock Diving Step-By-Step". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
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  49. ^ Gibbs, Alice (April 20, 2024). "Dog is a skateboarding pro after riding since she was 8-weeks-old". Newsweek. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  50. ^ "Disc Dog". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  51. ^ "Eat, Drink, Sleep Flyball". Modern Dog Magazine. October 29, 2008. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  52. ^ "Junior Showmanship". American Kennel Club. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  53. ^ "Puppy Bowl: Where Touchdowns Are Scored On All Fours - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. February 4, 2011. Retrieved August 6, 2024.

Further reading

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  • Sundance, K. (2010). 101 Ways to Do More With Your Dog: Make Your Dog a Superdog with Sports, Games, Exercises, Tricks, Mental Challenges, Crafts, and Bonding. Beverly, MA: Quarry Books.
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