Category Archives: DOGS SPORTS

Terriers are working dogs, bred to root vermin out of holes. They have more energy than most people can conceive and can going long after other dogs want a nap. Bear this in mind before you welcome a terrier into your home. They can be small, but they don’t always make good lap dogs. They’re […]

Does your dog love the water? Does he or she have a special toy they will do anything to retrieve? Do they have a strong play drive? If so, then the canine sport of dock diving or dock jumping may be for you. Any breed, including mixes, and any size of dog can compete as […]

By Mike Casazza Eight weeks of Country Roads Trust Lager sales generated about $30,000 for the name, image and likeness collective supporting West Virginia Univerity sports. In the 90 or so minutes 1863 WV Gold, a special bourbon produced by Swilled Dog for the collective, generated about $23,000 in royalties. “If we can do a […]

I never liked the clumsiness of handling long lines, and since Mia had a pretty good recall since she was a puppy, I never used one with her. Zulu is a lot more independent, and she grew up outside of a city environment, so I ended up heavily utilizing a dragline with her for the […]

They need exercise. Most of them love balls too (just like us!). In this article, we will show you how to teach your dog to play football. Play with your pup, help keep them healthy and happy, and share laughs with you, through the magic of footie. All you need to do is become his […]

In my nosework classes, I talk more and more about how important handler mechanics are. Mechanics include your handling (position, movement, leash), timing, markers/cues, and delivery of reinforcement (having them ready, not dropping treats). This is very ingrained in my handling from years in other dog sports and applies to all dog sport training. In […]

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Vera Rasnake laughed as she led a trio of barking, jostling dogs into the Iowa Greyhound Park, but her smile faded when she acknowledged that after 41 years of being around the sleek animals, her sport was teetering on extinction. After the end of a truncated season in Dubuque in May, […]

When Denver passed a bill to allow dogs on restaurant patios we were doggone grateful. Whether you want to recreate your own “Lady and the Tramp” moment, grab a drink (water for pup; he’s not 21), or gorge on a classic greasy brunch, we sniffed out some of the best dog-friendly restaurant and bar patios […]