One of the things I love about my Australian Shepherd is her boundless energy. Even at 9 years old she is always up for an adventure. Though she never tires of the games and activities she already knows and love, I like to find new ways to stimulate her brain and muscles. In a recent search for activities you can do with your dog, I came across several interesting activities to enjoy with your dog. Here are just a few: Disc dog, commonly called Frisbee dog, is where dogs and their disc throwing owners compete in events such as distance and freestyle catching. It’s a fun sport for you and your dog. And, if your dog already knows how to play Frisbee, adding the element of competition could be very rewarding.
Colorado Disc dog schedule, Disc dog clubs
Search and rescue is another activity that is not only fun for you and your dog, but also a wonderful way to give back to your
community. Search and rescue volunteers usually meet once a month or several times a year as a group for training and practice drills. As for your dog, he/she will need to be trained to track by scent. The dogchannel.com has a good article that can help you get started, or a local dog trainer can be a good resource as well. Check with your local sheriff’s office to find out more about the search and rescue organizations and information.
With summer approaching it’s the perfect time to enjoy the sport of Dock jumping also known as dock diving. This is a sport where dogs compete in jumping for distance or height from a dock into a body of water. This is great fun for the whole family! Splash Dogs is a nationally recognized company that promotes events across the United States. Visit splashdogs.com for more information on this wet and wild sport!
These are just a few of the many activities to help stimulate and exercise your dog while creating an even deeper bond with your best friend.
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