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The article offers tips on preventing sports injuries in canine athletes. A good body structure is important to preventing injuries when competing. There is a need for pet owners to screen their puppies for abnormalities such as hip and elbow dysplasia. Injuries can also be prevented by doing warm ups prior to exercising. Warm-up options include stretching its muscles via a massage, a walk or simple stretches. Grooming is also important in preventing injuries in canine athletes.

The article introduces the third annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition to be held in Coronado, California on June 28, 2008. The event will be featuring solo dogs, as well as dogs and their owners riding in tandem. The sponsors of the event include the Coronado Surfing Academy, the Lucky Dog Pet Boutique and Paw Yard.

The author reflects on issues related to dog show judges. According to the author, there is a big difference between showing a homebred in the classes or perhaps even in Best of Breed competition at one's National Specialty and competing with this dog or that of any breed. He states that the key to satisfying one's exhibiting proclivities and maintaining respect and neutrality as a judge is moderation.

The article reports on the increased cases of organized dog fighting in Louisiana. Many dogs have been brought in the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with fighting scars. It is considered that the environment after the Hurricane Katrina offers empty shotgun homes and warehouses that provide cover for fights. The surge of the inner-city dog fighting has begun when drug dealers sought dog fighters and paid them to teach how to condition the animals.

This article discusses Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Vick, his arraignment on July 26, 2007 where he pleaded not guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy, and how he has suffered several commercial setbacks as a result. Rawlings Sports Goods Company said that it was terminating its relationship with Vick because of the allegations.

The article provides information on the American beagle, which is considered the most popular hound breed for hunting. According to the author, beagling and rabbit hunting have become popular. The author asserts that beagles show enthusiasm for the hunt which is appreciated by sportsmen. He adds that beagles are intelligent, playful and independent.

Interviews three dog handlers about their involvement in dog multiple event competitions. Dogs with which they achieved versatility titles; Challenging aspect of achieving the versatility title of the dog breed handled by Lori Barbee; Sport that was most challenging as a handler according to Sandi Atkinson.

The article reports on the postponement of the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race in Bethel, Alaska due to the cold. The author explains the wind-chill factor, a technical term that describes how cold it actually feels. She describes the experiment conducted by Zach Brown, a member of the K-300 race committee, to determine the temperature.

The article reports that canine standards of perfection will be proudly displayed at the OKC Summer Classic Dog Shows as thousands of preened and pedigreed pooches converge on the Cox Business Services Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. Hosted by the Oklahoma City Kennel Club and the Mid-Del-Tinker Kennel Club, the Summer Classic welcomes top dogs and handlers from across the country. On Saturday afternoon and evening, the judging of the American Kennel Club-recognized formal groups toy, terrier, sporting, nonsporting, herding, working, and hound commences.

Profiles M. Christine Zink, a veterinarian, author and teacher at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Books written by Zink; Educational background; Categories of canine fitness exercise.

Discusses the body and physical conditioning of working and sport dogs. Significance of body condition to the physical conditioning of canines; Factors to consider in a physical conditioning program for dogs; Classifications of major sporting dogs.

Discusses the versatility titles for dogs. Reasons of dog fanciers for their involvement in multiple disciplines; Requirement in earning a Versatile Companion Dog 1 title; Information on the titles offered by the American Working Collie Association.

Announces the awarding of the Best in Show award to a Norfolk terrier, owned by Pamela Beale, Stephanie Ingram and Elisabeth Matell, at the Montgomery Coutnry Kennel Club's October 2003 show in Pennsylvania. Number of dogs and participants at the show; Brief history of the show; Other winners of the show.

Focuses on the value of matches for dogs according to American Kennel Club. Eligibility of a puppy to participate in a match; Entry fees for a match; Judging schedules for a match.

Presents information on dog shows.

Reports that Lorie McCrone, avid dog sport competitor, received a Betaseron Multiple Sclerosis Champions of Courage grant recognition for her accomplishment despite her disabling disease.

This is an article about animal rights and dwells on the human animal relationship. He has made references to dog racing events organized by the National Cattledog Association (NCA) National finals in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The article defines his view on animal abuse and includes a couple of anecdotes to make his point. Reference is made to speech at The Grant County Farm Bureau and the Park County Republication and Fairplay Flume newspaper article about an animal rancher Vern Wagner.

The article offers news briefs on various events in Atlanta, Georgia. Southeastern Flower Show, the horticultural exhibit, will return to the city in 2016. The 28th National Arts and Crafts Conference will be held at Asheville's historic Grove Park Inn on February 20-22, 2015. The survey from Rover, a nationwide service that matches dog lovers with pet sitters and services, found that almost half of American households have at least one dog.

Describes the fourth World St. Jude Squirrel Dog Championship at Blue Springs, Miss. Original mountain curs, blackmouth curs, feists, and hounds; History of the cur; Training a champion. INSET: Lyme disease in gundogs, by L.W. Eckhardt..

The article offers the insights of golf historian and member of the Sunningdale Golf Club John Churchill on the importance of dogs in golf. Churchill mentions that the best golf dogs heel when the golfers are hitting. He also discusses the role of golf dogs in the prevention of hazards among golfers.

The article offers information on the Running with the Hounds, a canicross-themed race, to be held at the Middleton Equestrian Center in Charleston, South Carolina on October 26, 2014.

This section presents a photograph related to dog racing in Phoenix, Arizona.

The article reports on the Dog Puller world championship held on October 7, 2018 in Prague, Czech Republic.

The article focuses on Hawaii-resident 53-years old Mark Nishiyama who switched his career in basketball coaching to dogs sport and also mentions that a five-year-old shetland sheepdog has been trained in agility by Nishiyama.

This section presents weird stories from around the world, including one on a canine sporting event during World Animal Day participated by more than 150 dogs and another on a furniture vendor using his motorbike to transport bed frames to customers.

The article offers information regarding the Winter World Championship Event hosted by the International Federation of Sled dog Sports (IFSS) which will be held in North Pole, Alaskafrom February 22, 2013 to March 17, 2013. The deadline to submit the application is September 1, 2012 and the selection rounds will be held on September 21, 2012 and October 26, 2012. A list of scheduled events is also present in the article.

The article presents treatment methods of several diseases including vomiting, anxiety and dermatitis in dogs. It is mentioned that canned pumpkin and cooked oat bran or oatmeal will be helpful in treatment of vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. A canine sport, treibball is also suggested for the mental and physical stimulation of dogs.

The author advises how an owner can teach his Jack Russell Terrier the skills needed for treibball, a dog sport not limited to herding breeds.

The article focuses on treibball, one of the newest dog sports that even non-herding breeds can learn and enjoy. It notes that treibball was invented in Germany and is a recapitulation of herding, minus the sheep. It also describes how treibball works and discusses the contest mechanics and some handy basics that owners can teach to their dogs at home which include choosing sides and lying down.

Photographs of several dogs in action such as jumping, running, and training for a competition are presented.

A diagram is presented comparing the lengths of a record jump by a dog in a dog sports competition and the world record for the track and field long jump held by Mike Powell.

The article announces the voting for AZFoothills.com's Dog Days of Summer contest to be held in Arizona on September 15, 2011.

The article offers information on the French ring sport. It notes that the sport was developed several years ago to test the working ability of a dog. A French group called Groupe Travaile Campaigne sets the sport rules. Agility, jumps, obedience and protection are included in a French ring trial. According to Matt Nieuwkoop, a participant of the sport since 2006, a French ring trial can be very demanding on a dog during a sunny day. He adds that ring sport obedience does not need the precision and style of a schutzhund.

The article offers information on schutzhund and ring sports clubs in the U.S. including DVG America, United Schutzhund Clubs of America and Service Dogs of America.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in the July 2011 issue including one about carting and drafting, "Happy Hatching," and "Breeder's Notebook."

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues related to pet dogs, including "The Terrible Teens," which appeared in the May 2011 issue, "Big Sports for Little Dogs," published in the April 2011 issue, and an error with a photo labeled as a German Wirehaired Pointer in the April 2011 issue.

A photograph of a poodle playing a tennis ball at Bayfront Park in Sarasota, Florida is presented.

The article announces that the Loews Coronado Bay Resort will host its sixth annual Surf Dog Competition in Imperial Beach, California on June 4, 2011.

The article traces the development of sled-dog racing. Its origin is assumed to have started in remote villages where dogs were used for transporting goods and people between communities. Archaeological evidence is cited which points to the earliest use of sled dogs more than 4,000 years ago. The first written account of a race in the 1850s is presented along with the first major long-distance sled dog race in 1908. Emphasis is given on the famous Iditarod trail diphtheria serum run in 1925.

The author shares his insights about sprint dog racing as of March 2011. He recalls how the sport grabbed Alaska's attention long ago despite the events being rougher than today's long-distance races. He highlights an everyman quality to the sport which means that someone could walk in out of the village and win just like what George Attla did in 1958. He admits that the Iditarod remains the Last Great Race and the Yukon Quest is the toughest but warns that the Fur Rendezvous Open World Championship is grabbing the public attention.

The article reports on the approval of the rules and regulations for lure-coursing events by the United Kennel Club (UKC) dog registry in the U.S.

The article presents information on dog racer Egil Ellis. Ellis and his dogs, a cross between German short haired pointers and Alaskan huskies have won the three-day GCI Open North American Championship in Fairbanks a record-breaking nine times. Ellis said that his pointer-husky cross produces pups with long legs and more muscle than regular huskies, and they are very athletic.

The article presents previews of prime time television programs airing on Sunday, February 7, 2010 which includes "Puppy Bowl VI," and "Undercover Boss."