Dogs can be cuddly companions and astounding athletes. American Kennel Club agility competitions tap into a variety of skills to determine pooches that are worthy of the winner's circle. If you've ...

While plenty of canines will cozy up with their humans this holiday season, a competitive bunch will try to take home top prizes at dog shows taking place in November and December. From skill-based ...

NEW YORK—They’re at the top of their sport. They run, weave, and go airborne. And they went all out for this weekend’s championship. Sorry—no, they’re not the Chiefs or the Eagles. They’re the agility ...

NEW YORK — A crowd is waiting to see you run a labyrinthine obstacle course you have never done before. You have to complete it with enough focus to avoid wrong turns, enough precision to ensure your ...

For years, Kirk Herbstreit’s College GameDay antics and football analysis made him a familiar face, but his golden retriever, Ben, quietly became a star in his own right. From stealing the spotlight ...

A dog owner-handler from eastern Pennsylvania is celebrating this weekend. Emily Klarman of Doylestown, Buck County, watched Vanish, a Border Collie, win the 12th Annual Masters Agility Championship ...

Dog stereotypes may have a bit of accuracy in them, but you should never feel limited by what you think you know about your dog. Breed tendencies, for example, are only a guideline and not a guarantee ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Off to a good start … Tim Dowling and Beat.Photograph: Joshua Bright/The Guardian Before every dog agility event, the human ...

For many pet parents, watching their dogs age can be a bittersweet experience. While energy levels may dip and grey hairs start to show, the spirit of adventure rarely fades. A new video of a senior ...

NEW YORK — They're at the top of their sport. They run, weave and go airborne. And they went all out for this weekend's championship. Sorry — no, they're not the Chiefs or the Eagles. They're the ...