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Dog Sports for Everyone

Beginner friendly dog sport practices, events, education, and community for handlers who want to do more with their dogs
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I'm new to dog sports!
Find beginner friendly options, what to bring, and which sport may fit you and your dog!
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I want to book a practice!
Browse upcoming agility, sniffy games, rally, weight pull, canicross, and more!
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I'm looking for trainers and clubs!
Find local trainers, clubs and other dog based groups!
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Upcoming Events

  • Disc Throwing Clinic
    Disc Throwing Clinic
    Membership Offer
    Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    3150 N Farm Rd 75, 3150 N Farm Rd 75, Bois D'Arc, MO 65612, USA
    Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    3150 N Farm Rd 75, 3150 N Farm Rd 75, Bois D'Arc, MO 65612, USA
    Learn to throw a frisbee for UpDog Frisbee Games! This seminar is for beginners who want to learn how to do rollers and basic tosses to those who are looking to add some variety with throws such as: backhand, sidearm, overhand wrist flick, scoobers, and floaters!
  • 5th of July ScentWork Competition
    5th of July ScentWork Competition
    Jul 05, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Springfield Family Dog Training, 9248 W Hedge Tree Ln, Springfield, MO 65802, USA
    Jul 05, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Springfield Family Dog Training, 9248 W Hedge Tree Ln, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

    • Upcoming Practices

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    Scent Games Practice

    Enrichment and confidence building through sniffy games!
    Scentwork, Shed Hunt, Lost Item, Nosework
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    Rally Practice
    Finished your basic obedience classes? This is an easy entry point to develop your teamwork and focus in a low pressure environment
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    Canicross Group Runs
    Do you and your dog like to run? Was your dog made to pull you into next week? Canicross may be the sport for you!
    Join Canicross

    Get first dibs on practices, events, freebies, and gear drops!

    SPORT FINDER

    Which dog sport fits you and your dog?

    Is your dog's nose glued to the ground? Do they love to play fetch and could play all day? Are they a couch potato who thinks belly rubs are the best thing ever? Have they never met a stranger? Would they do anything as long as it involves the two of you?
    Take the Sport Finder Quiz

    IF YOUR DOG...

    Loves sniffing

    Try Sniffy games

    IF YOUR DOG...

    Loves to run

    Try canicross or frisbee

    IF YOUR DOG...

    Likes teamwork

    Try Rally or Agility

    Has never met a stranger

    IF YOUR DOG...

    Try Patio Pups

    MEMBERSHIP

    Practice more. Spend less. Stay connected.

    Drop In

    Best for trying one practice

    Pay per Session

    No commitment
    Choose a Drop in Session
    10 Practice Pack
    Best for casual regulars

    $125 for 10 Practices

    Use within 12 months of purchase date
    Choose 10 Practice Pack
    Monthly Member
    Best for active Brigade Members

    $50/month

    Free Practices
    (1 dog/practice/membership)
    Discounts
    Community
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    EXPLORE DOG SPORTS

    There's more than one way to play!

    Sniffy Games

    Your dog smells the world, we see it, let them explore for enrichment and sport!

    Learn about sniffy games

    Agility

    Take what you've been learning in classes and practice it with competition equipment! 

    Learn about agility

    Weight Pull

    Let your dog get that need to pull out of their system in a safe and controlled environment that doesn't take your arm with it!

    Learn about weight pull

    Canicross

    Trail running with your dog, when the weather is bad we will run in town.

    Learn about canicross

    Patio Pups

    Dogs that have never met a stranger and people who want a chill hangout will love Patio Pups! Our summer social program!

    Learn about Patio Pups

    Frisbee/ Discdog

    Come learn and play UpDog Games!

    Learn about frisbee/ discdog

    Real dogs. Real people. Real fun!

    Longlines, collars, leashes, and accessories!

    Longlines, collars, leashes, and accessories!

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    Dog Gear

    GEAR + FREEBIES

    Gear up for your next adventure.

    Human Gear

    Shirts, stickers, decals and more!

    Shop Human Gear

    Freebies

    Walking plans, fitness trackers, and planning tools!

    See Freebies!

    COMMUNITY

    Find your
    people!

    Find Trainers

    Browse local trainers by specialty or sport.

    Trainer Directory

    Explore Clubs

    Connect with clubs offering sports, trails, and community events!

    Club Directory

    Partner with Us

    Become a featured trainer, club, sponsor, or dog friendly business

    Become a Partner!

    Guides, challenges, and podcast stories to help you on your dog sports journey! 

    LEARN BEFORE YOU LEAP

    Tails from the Trials

    Listen to others journeys with dog sports!
    Listen to the Podcast

    Dog Sports 101

    Beginner video guides to help you learn the basics of different sports!
    Check out Dog Sports 101 videos

    Challenges

    Seasonal fitness and training challenges to spice up your training!
    Check out the challenges

    SUPPORT THE VISION

    Help build the future home of dog sports in SWMO

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