Well, yes and no. Dogs are often very happy being our companion, but many breeds have a long heritage of doing something and would really like something do to with their human by their side. Starting with basic Novice and going up to Utility and even to Obedience Trial Championships, Obedience tests the dog and handler working as a team. As dogs advance, they get tested over jumps and later scent articles. Basic Obedience is also a strong background for many sports and is a great way to build a working relationship with your dog.
Agility is open to any dog of any breed or cross.
It combines speed and accuracy over a series of obstacles. Jumps, tunnels, weave poles, A-frames and many others are combines to test the skill of dog and human. The more advanced the dog, the harder the course. Though some of the most common breeds in Agility are Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs and Jack Russell Terriers, any dog or cross can compete. Tracking is another sport open to all dogs.