A dog crate doesn’t have to be an eyesore. With the right design, it can blend seamlessly into your home while giving your furry friend a safe and comfortable space. Say goodbye to those bulky, metal wire cages that stick out like a sore thumb in your living room. Your dog’s cozy den doesn’t have…
Making a cozy spot for your furry best friend doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, building or assembling a dog bed yourself is a great weekend project. It lets you customize the size, look, and softness perfectly for your pup. Building your own dog bed is a lot easier than it sounds. It…
Earthdog trials have been around since the early 1980s to test dogs’ instincts for going underground and hunting quarry. These exciting events allow dogs to showcase their talents in simulated underground tunnels while their handlers evaluate their working abilities. Dogs as small as 10 pounds up to 20 inches tall can compete, including Cairn Terriers,…
Schutzhund (German for “protection dog”) is an advanced 3-phase canine sport focused on developing dogs’ obedience, tracking, and protection work. Also known as IGP (Internationale Gebrauchshund Prüfung) and previously IPO (Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung), Schutzhund/IGP originated in Germany in the early 1900s as a test for the German Shepherd breed. Today, many dog breeds can participate in…
Lure coursing, a motorized lure made of plastic strips, travels 500-700 yards along a fenced track at speeds up to 40 mph. Your dog races after the lure, propelled by their desire to capture this ‘prey.’ With their athleticism on full display, dogs can reach top speeds of 30+ mph during a coursing run. Some…
Search and rescue (SAR) dogs are four-legged heroes who save lives daily. More than 300 specially-trained canines across the U.S. are ready to be deployed immediately when disasters strike. Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Belgian Malinois are the most popular breeds for SAR work, making up 45%, 32%, and 10% of working dogs, respectively. SAR…
