If canine sports seem to be activities exclusively dedicated to dogs, the truth is that they require a lot of involvement on the part of the caregiver. In fact, not only must the animal be trained to carry out the chosen activity, but in many of them the owner must participate.
In this Animal Expert article, you will discover the most popular and popular canine sports. Some of them are intended for competition by stipulated regulations, while others can be practiced freely in authorized spaces or under the necessary conditions. Do you want to meet them? Keep reading Animal Expert, check out the dog sports we’ve selected below to find out which one is best for you and your four-legged companion.
- If you want to know the most popular sports that are practiced with animals.
- In this article we will describe each of them and explain a little bit how they are:.
In addition to being excellent for your pet’s development, they are an excellent way to prevent canine obesity.
Breeding is an exciting sport in which the guide must direct the dog to move the cattle in a certain direction. This is perhaps the most complex canine sport in terms of the training dogs need.
In general, sheep, ducks or cows are used to perform exercises, always without harming any of the animals. Also, the breeds of dogs most suitable for the practice of this canine sport are those classified in group 1 according to the IFC, which is the cattle breeding dog.
Schutzhund is one of the oldest and most popular animal sports. It requires a lot of concentration, effort and collaboration between the dog and his guide. Initially, it was born with the aim of testing German shepherd dogs and checking whether they were fit for use or not. Currently, all breeds can practice, being the Belgian shepherd the most widespread and used both to train working dogs and to practice a canine sport and compete.
Brazil schutzhund consists of three parts: obedience, follow-up and protection. In this way, we see how this canine sport is mainly intended for the training of protective dogs. To do this, in addition to training the animal in hunting, it is essential to train the dog to attack only when strictly necessary. In this sense, we recommend the practice of this canine sport only to experienced tutors, since improper training can lead to aggressive behaviors. Also, if you intend to use schutzhund for a practice that does not match the sport or work, like a police dog, in Animal Expert we do not recommend it.
Although schutzhund is a sport, many people consider Schutzhund dogs to be dangerous because they are trained to attack. However, practitioners of this canine sport think differently and say that Schutzhund dogs are safe and stable. As we mentioned, if sport is practiced correctly, the goal is to protect, not attack.
Created in 1978 as entertainment for the intermediaries of the prestigious canine exhibition “Cruft’s” in London, agility has quickly become a new dog sport. Today, it is the canine sport that has gained popularity in recent years. It is like a canine variant of horse riding and, in fact, its creator was a horse racing enthusiast.
This sport consists of preparing a track with a number of obstacles that the dog must overcome thanks to the instructions of his guide. The order of these tests is random and the tutor does not know until a few minutes before the start of the exercise.
This canine sport is open to all breeds of dogs, regardless of the group to which they belong or their size. However, it should only be done with a dog that does not have any illness or physical discomfort that prevents him from performing the tests without repentance. On the other hand, it is recommended that the participant be older than one year and have a basic internalized training.
If you are thinking of getting into this canine sport, do not hesitate and check out our article on how to achieve agility.
Canine freestyle or canine dancing is one of the newest and most spectacular canine sports. Fascinating and captivating, it consists of presenting a musical choreography between the dog and the owner. This is one of the toughest canine sports because it takes the creativity and skills of the coaches to the extreme.
Apesar de um dos principais objetivos do freestyle canino consistir na realização de etapas de dança criativas, originais e artísticas, algumas organizações como a Federação Canina de Freestyle exigem a presença de uma série de movimentos obrigatórios. Como cada organização tem a sua lista de movimentos obrigatórios, aconselhamos que você consulte as informações da competição em questão. Os movimentos mais comuns em todas elas, são:
In this canine sport, the owner and the dog run together, joined by a rope tied to the owner’s waist, using a specific belt and the animal’s harness, constitute the canicross team. For the activity to take place it is essential that the dog wears a harness and not a collar.
Although there are currently Brazilian canicross circuits and championships, this canine sport can be practiced freely, in any forest, trail or path, without having to compete. In this way, you can not only have fun with the dog, but also strengthen the bond between the owner and the animal. If you want to know more about this dog sport, do not miss our article that explains everything about canicross.
Although the canine sports mentioned above are the most popular, they are not the only ones you can practice with your dog. Then, we’ll show you a list of other canine sports:
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