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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Get Started in Dog Sports and Events
It’s one of the best ways to deeply bond with your dog. It's great exercise. And it just might be one of the most personally rewarding endeavors of your life. It’s the world of canine sports and events, and many events are open for all dogs to enjoy, including mixed-breed dogs. Something special happens between […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/get-started-in-dog-sports-and-events/
| September 9, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Competing in Sports With a ‘Challenging Dog’
If you have a "challenging" dog, it can be easy to feel discouraged, especially if you dream of training and competing in dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-sports-challenging-dog/
| August 5, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Chick’ the Bulldog Is a Dog Sports Triple Threat
You might be fooled by Chick's short and stocky frame, but Chick the Bulldog excels in many sports, including Fast CAT, Diving Dogs, and Rally.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/chick-the-bulldog-fastest-dogs-usa/
| May 16, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Try Something New This Summer: Dog Sports!
Give these summer dog sports a go during the hotter months, as they're perfect for bonding and working with your dog outside.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/summer-dog-sports/
| May 17, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
What Dog Sports Can Deaf Dogs Compete In?
Deaf dogs can participate in a number of AKC events and dog sports. Learn more about some amazing canine athletes who are deaf and how their trainers work with them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-sports-deaf-dogs/
| July 21, 2022
Expert Advice: Events
Watch AKC Dog Sports on ESPN This Sunday
Not interested in watching the Big Game this Sunday? Want a break from football? Switch the channel to ESPN to enjoy highlights from the AKC National Championship at 8 p.m. ET and highlights from the AKC K9 Detection Dog Challenge at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 13. Check your local provider for your channel. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-to-watch-akc-dog-sports-espn/
| February 9, 2022
Expert Advice: Feature
Talking Sports: Agility League Sisters in Alaska
Long-time educator Crystal Dennis loves teaching, whether it is in her classroom or in the dog show ring. And teaching two sisters from Alaska to do agility is just one way she's giving back.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/agility-league-sisters-alaska/
| May 20, 2025
Pages
New Website FAQ: Dog Sport Judges
Below are some frequently asked questions about finding information on the new AKC.org website. If you have a moment, we encourage you to read the step-by-step instructions or watch the video to familiarize yourself with the structure of the new site to help you during future visits. Select your device: Desktop Instructions Mobile Instructions Full Video Webinar […]
https://www.akc.org/new-website-help-guide/faq-dog-sport-judges/
| January 16, 2018
Canine Partners
Scent Work the Perfect Sport for this One-time Stray
Third Home is the Charm, owned by Laurie Liversidge of Irving, TX Goose, a former stray from Dallas, had several injuries when she was picked up, including an embedded collar that had to be surgically removed. She had been adopted once but was returned to the shelter a couple of months later. “Since she had […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/scent-work-perfect-sport-one-time-stray/
| April 9, 2018
Canine Partners
All Dogs Can Play the Fun Sport of Flyball
If you have ever seen the fast sport of Flyball, you probably spotted many Border Collies and Australian Shepherds streaking down the lanes. But all dogs can play in this team relay race. Just ask Olive, a French Bulldog mix, who recently earned the prestigious ONYX award from the North American Flyball Association (NAFA) for […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/all-dogs-can-play-the-fun-sport-of-flyball/
| March 7, 2016