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Sports for dogs
Dog sports are sports in which dogs participate. Dogs typically participate in sports with the help of owners, although some dog sports do not require human participation. A 2015 survey found that dog owners of all classes participate in dog sports, with owners from large cities (over 500,000 people), medium cities (between 100,000 and 500,000 people), small cities (less than 100,000 people), and rural areas each accounting for roughly the same percentage of dog sport competitors.[ 1]
According to the survey, the most popular dog sports are obedience sports, and the majority of people that compete in dog sports compete in over twelve dog sporting events per year. Additionally, the majority of owners that compete in dog sports are primarily motivated by internal motivators (such as satisfaction or improving their relationships with their dogs) rather than external motivators (such as prizes).[ 1]
Dog herding sports
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Sheepdog trial
Dogs compete their herding management skills
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Treibball
Dogs drive large balls into goals
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Tracking and hunting sports [ edit ]
Dog water sports
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Dock jumping
Dogs compete to jump furthest into water
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Dog surfing
Dogs surf, either with or without human partners
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Other dog sports
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Agility
Dogs are guided through an obstacle course to compete for speed and accuracy
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Dog show
Purebred dogs are judged for conformity to breed standards
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Dog skateboarding
Dogs ride skateboards
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Disc dog
Dogs compete to catch frisbees
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Flyball
Teams of dogs race over hurdles to retrieve a ball
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Junior showmanship
Young humans exhibit their dog handling skills
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Puppy Bowl
Puppies play with toys in a miniature American football stadium
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