List of dog sports
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Dog sports are competitive activities specifically designed for dogs. 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.<ref name="Coren">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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).<ref name="Coren" />
Combat sports
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| Baiting | Dogs fight or torment other animals | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Dog fighting | Dogs fight other dogs | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Venatio | Gladiators fought various animals, including dogs | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Hog-dog rodeo | Dogs chase and capture hogs | citation | CitationClass=web
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Herding sports
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| Sheepdog trial | Dogs compete their herding management skills | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Treibball | Dogs drive large balls into goals | citation | CitationClass=web
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Obedience sports
Pulling sports
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| Bikejoring | Dogs pull humans on bicycles | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Canicross | Cross-country running with dogs attached to a human | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Carting | Dogs pull items or people in a cart | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Dog scootering | Dogs pull humans on unmotorized scooters | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Mushing | Dogs pull a sled, usually through snow | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Skijoring | Dogs pull humans on skis | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Weight pulling | Dogs pull heavy objects or weights | citation | CitationClass=web
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Racing sports
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| Dachshund racing | Dachshund dogs race | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Greyhound racing | Greyhound dogs race | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Shepherd's Shemozzle | Humans race through an obstacle course alongside dogs | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Sled dog racing | Dogs race while pulling a sled | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Terrier racing | Terrier dogs race | citation | CitationClass=web
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Tracking and hunting sports
Water sports
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| Dock jumping | Dogs compete to jump furthest into water | citation | CitationClass=web
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| Dog surfing | Dogs surf, either with or without human partners | citation | CitationClass=web
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Other sports
See also
- List of sports - for sports involving humans
- List of equestrian sports - for sports involving horses
References
Further reading
- Sundance, K. (2010). 101 Ways to Do More With Your Dog: Make Your Dog a Superdog with Sports, Games, Exercises, Tricks, Mental Challenges, Crafts, and Bonding. Beverly, MA: Quarry Books.
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