Trending games where a dog and a person develop

In this review, you will see trending sports games with a dog. Take a look: which one do you like better. One of them will allow you to get into a real big sport. Three will bring you and your pet into a sporty tone. And one more will inspire confidence even in the most timid pet with a psychological trauma.

In order for you to truly understand trending entertainment, we will not only tell you about them, but also show you the main faces: people who are actively involved in fashionable sports, their pets, friends and the whole dog-friendly party that is a fan of popular games. For each game you will see our dynamic coverage of the competition. The selection has collected options for any time of the year, breed and character of the pet.   

Dogs have something to turn up their noses from. Still: in it they have about 300 million olfactory receptors – this is 30 times more than in humans. And among such gurus, NoseWork gambling competitions are arranged – translated as “working with the nose”.

During a nosework, dogs look for objects by smell: orange peel, cinnamon, or cloves. Sometimes – cotton swabs, felt or a piece of wood. People hide these objects in containers among the same in shape, but empty. The dogs that find the scent the fastest win. This is if very simple.

The higher the level, the more sophisticated the tasks. First, the dog looks for an object by smell in the room. Further – in containers or other hollow objects. Then on the street. This is more difficult, because there are other smells and irritants. The pet needs increased concentration and attentiveness. And the most difficult thing is the search in transport: from a bicycle to a car. After training and competition, the owners note that the connection with the pet becomes stronger. And the dog outside the game also helps to find the right things. See how interesting this is:

Advantages:

• The dog will develop not only the sense of smell, but also the intellect – after all, in order to recognize the smell, she needs to listen to your commands;

• You can train at any time of the year and even at home according to the principle: one hides and the other seeks;

• Timid dogs gain self-confidence, and overly active dogs find an applied and exciting outlet for their energy;

• Dogs of any age and breed can compete, sometimes even blind and handicapped dogs win.

Disadvantages:

• Not found. Unless, if you are too gambling and aimed strictly at winning, be careful with your emotions. Even if a pet shows a lower result in competitions than in training, remember the main rule – no punishment. 

Next, we will show the editors’ favorite entertainment, which causes nostalgia for warm days. This is SUP-surfing, also known as SUP-boarding or simply SUP – stand up paddle. Literally standing rowing. All these names mean the same variety of surfing. Only unlike a surfboard, SUPs are controlled with a single paddle. That is, there is no need to “catch the wave.” Suitable for any water surface: river, lake, sea, ocean. 

SUP-surfing will give you a lot of joyful impressions, bring you together and pump both of you. To begin with, it is important to accustom your pet to the board and water. As soon as he gets involved and stops being afraid, it is almost a victory. Then you don’t even have to worry about falling from the glanders. If this happens, it’s okay – swim a little with your pet like a dog to the glanders. It’s fun too. And the longer you practice, the more often you will be able to get away with it. Just look how happy the families who have already tried the entertainment are: 

Advantages:

• The game involves all muscle groups in both humans and pets. That is, the more you practice, the more athletic you will look;

• Your mental bond with your dog will become even stronger. 

Disadvantages:

• It’s too early for SUP if your dog can’t sit still next to you or is afraid of the water;

• In winter, you will miss your favorite sport, because you can’t ride Sapah on ice.

Imagine winter dog sled racing. So, dryland is the same, only without snow. It appeared in regions where there is no snow for several months. Drafting and sled dogs were trained using teams on wheels so that they would not lose shape during the warmer months. Hence the name of the competition, which translates as “dry land”. Today, dryland is mastered not only by sled dogs, but also by everyone who is bored with the usual walks and exercises on the site.  

Choose the type of dryland based on your personal preferences and your dog’s abilities. Four trends are currently popular: 

• Bikejoring. There are only two participants – a man and a dog. The man is riding a bicycle. The pair moves on a hitch with a special shock-absorbing rod. 

• Canicross. There are also two participants here, but the owner does not ride a bicycle, but runs. It is forbidden to control a pet with hands at a distance: the dog must only respond to commands. 

• Dog karting. One or more dogs are harnessed to a cart on wheels – karts. On it, dogs tow a person.

• Dog scootering. The principle is the same as in karting, but pets pull a person on a scooter. 

Whatever type of dryland you choose, it will improve rapport with your pet. This sport requires the dog to obey you unquestioningly. Before the competition, it is desirable to take a general training course so that the pet knows at least basic commands. And the more you practice, the more the dog will understand you. Admire how spectacular and recklessly these are:

Advantages:

• Winning is not only about the dog, but also about you, it’s a team sport;

• You will be in good physical shape if you exercise at least twice a week;

• You will make active, athletic friends;

• You will improve your relationship with your dog.

Disadvantages:

• You will need competent equipment: a harness made of lightweight synthetic material, a shock-absorbing pull rod, a cable that evenly covers a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads; 

• At first, you may need a cynologist; 

• It is impossible to engage in dryland at temperatures above +18 degrees, otherwise the dogs may overheat. So in the heat it is better to transfer to saps.

And for a snack, entertainment on the verge of acrobatics – dog frisbee. The conditions for beginners seem simple. You throw a special disk that looks like a plate. And the dog catches it. And it’s more than just beach fun, backyard or playground play. If you get carried away and upgrade to professionals, there is a chance to get into a real big sport. It is distinguished by graceful tricks, the accuracy of the disc feed, and the height of the jumps. And recognition.

Strictly speaking, it is incorrect to call this sport “frisbee” in Russia. Dog Frisbee is registered in the register of all-Russian sports as a “flying disc”. In addition to frisbee with a dog, it also includes ultimate, disc golf, flaber-guts and frisbee freestyle. And this flying disc was just officially recognized as an Olympic sport.  

But the best thing about frisbee with a dog is not even the prospects. It is valuable that during the game the pet is absolutely happy: after all, the dog satisfies significant instincts. She is next to you and does what she loves: she actively moves, grabs legally, chases and catches a plate on the fly, brings it to her beloved owner and sees that he is also actively involved – including inventing new forms of serving. In addition, after such a game, the dog will not roam around the apartment, but will fall asleep in pleasant fatigue “without hind legs”. Still would! Just look how energetic and aesthetic these competitions are: 

Advantages:

• Train your muscles for yourself and your dog;

• Pump your pet’s analytical abilities and reaction speed;

• Minimum cost: you will need an open safe space and a plate that can be bought at any pet store;

• Strengthen rapport with the dog;

• After training, the pet will stop pestering you with irrepressible energy that is looking for a way out:

• Give your dog hours of real happiness;

• Perhaps you will get into a big, real Olympic sport.

Disadvantages:

• If you make a mistake with the Frisbee plate, you risk harming your pet.

Frisbee plates made of synthetic rubber will serve for a long time and with high quality – they do not form notches that can damage the dog’s oral cavity.

We in our dog-friendly editorial office play with our pets with the flying saucer Orka Petstages.

And that’s all the games for today. What sports with a dog do you want to know about in the following reviews and reports? Share your tastes with us – tell us what kind of entertainment with a dog you are interested in. We will definitely understand in detail and on camera the intricacies of games and competitions that are interesting to you.