List of dog sports
Dog sports are competitive activities specifically designed for dogs. Dogs typically participate in sports with the help of owners, although some dog sports do not require human participation. A 2015 survey found that dog owners of all classes participate in dog sports, with owners from large cities, medium cities, small cities, and rural areas each accounting for roughly the same percentage of dog sport competitors.
According to the survey, the most popular dog sports are [|obedience sports], and the majority of people that compete in dog sports compete in over twelve dog sporting events per year. Additionally, the majority of owners that compete in dog sports are primarily motivated by internal motivators rather than external motivators.
Combat sports
| Sport | Image | Brief description | |
| Baiting | Dogs fight or torment other animals | ||
| Dog fighting | Dogs fight other dogs | ||
| Venatio | Gladiators fought various animals, including dogs | ||
| Hog-dog rodeo | Dogs chase and capture hogs |