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Other Dog Competitions

Dog sports and activities beyond traditional showing, from agility to flyball competitions. Articles cover training requirements, rules and how to get started in each discipline.

Good Citizen
Good Citizen
Dogs can earn Good Citizen certificates by passing behaviour tests, showing they're safe to live in their community.
Heelwork to Music
Heelwork to Music
How heelwork to music started with Mary Ray at Crufts and became a competitive sport across the UK and beyond.
Junior Handling
Junior Handling
Young people can compete in dog showing through junior handling classes, working toward badges and places at major competitions like Crufts.
Sport for Dogs: Agility
Sport for Dogs: Agility
Dog agility is a sport where handlers guide their dogs through obstacle courses using voice and hand signals alone.
Taking Your Dog to Obedience Classes
Taking Your Dog to Obedience Classes
Help your dog learn basic commands and good behaviour with obedience classes that work for any age or skill level.
Team Sport for Dogs: Flyball
Team Sport for Dogs: Flyball
Dogs race over hurdles and trigger a box to catch tennis balls in this team sport that requires speed, obedience and a calm temperament.
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