As part of the family, Pets deserve to participate in an activity just as much as the kids need to play a sport or learn a musical instrument. We encourage our kids to develop interests in activities that will challenge them cognitively or will develop their small and large muscles and their coordination. Our pets deserve a full life that will also develop their brains and provide the exercise they need to be healthy.

Some herding dogs are extremely smart and need a lot of exercise. They make good agility contestants or fly ball candidates. Terriers are good at agility too. Many dogs have so much energy they will fetch a ball all day long. Joining a club of other dogs that fetch for fun may be good for them. Bloodhounds are scent hounds and make good search and rescue dogs. A dog with a pedigree would be good for participating in Show Dog Conformation. Some dogs need socialization with other dogs and trips to the dog park are good for them. Learn about the characteristics of your particular dog’s breed and find out what the best activity for your dog might be. Teaching children that we need to spend time with our dogs and let them do what they like best is a good lesson that teaches kids how to love pets.

Check out our list of the many sports and activities that you can do with your pet and pick one that suits your family the most. Choose something to do with your pet that will be fun for your family! You’ll meet life long friends. Your kids will see that other people enjoy and value their pets and will witness other families training their pets.