{"id":5320,"date":"2022-03-30T12:48:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T16:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/?p=5320"},"modified":"2023-10-10T14:41:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T18:41:25","slug":"doggy-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/doggy-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"Doggy Sports: Fun Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This article is contributed by guest author Dakota Murphey (Freelance Writer).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doggy Sports: Fun Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Dog<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, to have a dog\u2019s life! Food provided regularly, walks in the park, belly scratches on demand, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/5-different-dog-sleeping-positions-explained\/\">sleeping for over 12 hours a day<\/a> sounds like a dream. But there\u2019s always room for a little more fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faithful companions will follow us anywhere and if there\u2019s some exercise or treats in it for them, even better. We\u2019re looking at some of the best sports you can do with your dogs to mix things up and keep them on their toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s kick things off with something a little slow-paced. Dog yoga, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawtracks.com\/dogs\/dog-yoga\/#:~:text=As%20long%20as%20everyone%20stays,friend%20has%20so%20many%20benefits.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">doga<\/a>, has grown in popularity over the years and it remains a great way to improve your physical well-being while keeping your dog occupied.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a dog that isn\u2019t all that active, doga provides a bonding opportunity by engaging them in your<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/doga-can-you-really-do-yoga-with-your-dog\/\"> yoga poses<\/a>. This might be using them as a prop or encouraging them to down the downward-facing dog pose with you. If you have a more active dog then perhaps adapting your doga session to choreograph some dance moves will be well received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all dogs like to get involved in their parents\u2019 activities but it\u2019s still possible to bring them along and have some fun. Take golf, for instance, dogs obviously can\u2019t play golf but they can accompany you on the course and enjoy a nice walk. Given that golf courses are often some of the most beautiful outdoor locations, it\u2019s a nice way to bring a little variety to your walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps if your dog is feeling really lazy you can get yourself a golf simulator and have them retrieve the balls for you when you hit the net. One of the great things about a golf simulator is that it can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfswingsystems.co.uk\/blog\/use-your-golf-simulator-as-a-cinema\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">double up as a home movie theater<\/a>, where your dog will happily join you and stare longingly at your box of popcorn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/chewy-4cHELXbJhvU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/chewy-4cHELXbJhvU-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/chewy-4cHELXbJhvU-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/chewy-4cHELXbJhvU-unsplash-50x75.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photo Credit: Chewy via Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frisbee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dog has a strong chase instinct then why not embrace that with a little bit of frisbee action in the park? You can gather some friends and toss the frisbee around between you, while your dog happily chases it from one person to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just make sure and let your dog win one every once in a while. After all, this is meant to be a game that you do with your dog so it\u2019s important that they feel like they are part of it. If your dog gets really good at it they can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thatmutt.com\/2020\/03\/11\/what-is-disc-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enter disc dog competitions<\/a> where they put their catching skills against others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Running<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most obvious sport to do with your dog is running as that\u2019s commonly what dogs are good at. The average dog can run between 3km and 8km but, depending on the breed, this can increase or decrease significantly. Your husky, for instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/thesmartcanine.com\/how-far-can-huskies-run\/#:~:text=Huskies%20are%20naturally%20active%20dogs,thanks%20to%20their%20metabolic%20switch!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">could complete a marathon<\/a> but your pug is not a good candidate for a running partner in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like to challenge yourself and your dog even further when running you could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/health\/canicross-goes-beyond-running-with-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">try canicross<\/a>, which sees your dog attached to your waist by a bungee cord. It\u2019s a little like having your dog pull a sled, except that you\u2019re the sled and you\u2019re also doing plenty of the work, they just do a little more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/magdalena-smolnicka-h0D5AycJxxc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/magdalena-smolnicka-h0D5AycJxxc-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/magdalena-smolnicka-h0D5AycJxxc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/magdalena-smolnicka-h0D5AycJxxc-unsplash-113x75.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photo Credit: Magdala Smolnicka via Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bikejoring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those of you who like adrenaline sports and want to get your dog involved should consider bikejoring. This is where your dog, or several dogs, are attached to a mountain bike as you make your way through forest trails. It\u2019s great fun for the dogs as they get to run through the woods at high speeds without having to wait for their owners to catch them up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s vitally important that your dog is fit and healthy enough to participate in this activity. Not only do they need to be strong and fit, using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nonstopdogwear.com\/en\/magazine\/bikejoring-harness-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the right bikejoring equipment<\/a> is essential. Small and big dogs can enjoy bikejoring but they must wear dedicated harnesses that allow them to breathe freely when pulling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bikejoring can be done for fun or you can find some competitive races if you like some added jeopardy. Breeds like German shepherd, whippet, border collie, labrador, and cocker spaniel make excellent bikejoring companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/laula-co-UXCImW3IVg0-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/laula-co-UXCImW3IVg0-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/laula-co-UXCImW3IVg0-unsplash-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/laula-co-UXCImW3IVg0-unsplash-91x75.jpg 91w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photo Credit: Laula Co via Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps a more traditional sport you can enjoy with your dog is agility. This puts your dog through their paces as they make their way through what is essentially a canine assault course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important not to start your dog\u2019s agility classes too early and waiting until they are at least 1-2 years old reduces the injury risks when jumping hurdles. But it is possible to prepare them for what\u2019s required when they are still young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucepets.com\/agility-training-for-dogs-1118557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dog training expert, Amy Bender<\/a>, \u201cYou can start training your dog before they&#8217;re of age to compete. Begin by working on basic obedience and teach your puppy to sit, lie down, come, heel, and stay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are the fundamentals and when your dog is physically ready it\u2019s best to find an agility class but you can set up obstacles at home. Agility course obstacles include; hurdles, walls, tires, pipe tunnels, and the wishing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hanson-lu-Rp6fjY4evC8-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5322\" width=\"599\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hanson-lu-Rp6fjY4evC8-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hanson-lu-Rp6fjY4evC8-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hanson-lu-Rp6fjY4evC8-unsplash-50x75.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photo Credit: Hanson Lu via Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dog is getting a little older but still thinks it\u2019s got the body of a younger model, finding a low-impact sport like swimming can itch that scratch for them. While you can\u2019t rock up to your local pool with your dog, there are still bodies of water where you can go swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if you have your own swimming pool then that\u2019s a great place to start but dogs can be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/pups-and-pools-your-top-safety-questions-answered\/\">more sensitive to chlorine than humans<\/a>. Monitor your dog when swimming in a pool with chlorine to ensure they don\u2019t have any adverse effects and bath them afterward to remove chlorine from their fur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing wrong with taking a dip in the sea, lake, or even a river if the current isn\u2019t too strong. Just be aware of what is living in those bodies of water and take every measure to ensure your dog\u2019s safety. Provide them with a flotation device just in case they get too tired to swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercising with your dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding varied activities that you can do with your dog is a fun way to spend more time together. But, your dog must be fit and strong enough, and in some cases, the right breed for the sport or exercise you have in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know your dog better than anyone, and what their capabilities or limits are but gaining advice from the vet is a good idea. Especially as they may be able to identify any particular health issues associated with your breed and your chosen sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh, to have a dog\u2019s life! Food provided regularly, walks in the park, belly scratches on demand, and sleeping for over 12 hours a day sounds like a dream. 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