Dog Activities
Agility (Performance)
Agility is a fun sport for dogs and handlers to get fit together. Find out more
Conformation (Showing)
Dog shows are held all around Australia, where dogs are judged by specialist judges against their breed standard. Here’s our step-by-step guide to mastering the show circuit. Find out more
Dances With Dogs
A fun activity for anyone who has an interest in dancing with their dog. Find out more
Earthdog
Earthdog allows dogs to use their natural instincts in a safe, simulated hunting environment. Find out more
Endurance Test
Demonstrate your dog's ability to work after being subject to a certain degree of physical strain. Find out more
Field Trials
If you have a gundog you have the option of training your dog for retrieving and/or field work. Find out more
Herding
Herding is fun and a great social activity. It gets you outdoors, keeps you active and is good exercise! Find out more
Lure Racing
For a great day’s fun for you and your pampered canine pet why not try lure racing? Find out more
Obedience
There is nothing more satisfying than sharing your life with a well trained canine companion. Find out more
Retrieving
The ability and intelligence of well-bred and well trained gundogs is remarkable. Find out more
Scent Work
Scent Work is a positive, challenging activity where dogs use their strongest natural sense. Find out more
Sledding
You don’t have to participate in an organised event or even have an arctic breed for your dog to enjoy a bit of sledding. Find out more
Weight pulling
Weight pulling is a competition of strength that many breeds of dog can enjoy as long as they are of a suitable size. Find out more
Therapy Dog
A small but dedicated group of volunteers who with their own dogs visit a variety of places around Victoria. Find out more
Tracking
All breeds of dog can learn to track – it uses their natural scenting instincts. Find out more
Trick Dog
Trick Dog Competition is a new ANKC discipline which became an official event in January 2020. Find out more
