If you have never seen dogs competing in an agility trial, you are in for a real treat. In agility, the dog and handler must work together to [...]

The sport of Barn Hunt simulates the hunting and teamwork skills historically used by Ratcatchers and their dogs who traveled the countryside ridding farms of vermin. The purpose [...]

All dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners, it just takes a little bit of training, lots of love, and of course, plenty [...]

Conformation is the event most people think of when they hear the term “dog show”. The purpose of conformation showing is to evaluate purebred breeding stock for correct [...]

Dock diving is a sport in which dogs are enticed to run along a dock and leap as far out into the water as possible. The dogs are [...]

The purpose of the AKC Fast CAT® event is to provide all dogs and their owners with an enjoyable, healthy activity in which they can participate. Fast CAT®—which [...]

In today’s world, staying fit is essential for both Lagotto and their owners. Walking stands out as the top recommended exercise, offering a safe way to boost muscular [...]

Dancing with Your Lagotto Dancing with your dog, otherwise known as Canine Freestyle is in essence, a choreographed set of moves that is performed by you and your [...]

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Inspired by working detection dogs, K9 Nose Work is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. This easy to learn activity and sport [...]

Every Lagotto needs early socialization and basic obedience training to grow into a confident, well behaved and happy companion. It all starts with puppy socialization at an early [...]

Fun for the Owner and the Dog AKC Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the AKC [...]

Have you ever thought you would like to do therapy dog work with your Lagotto? Being the human member of a therapy dog team can be very rewarding, [...]

All dogs have a keen sense of smell- 100,000 times stronger than humans- and Lagotto are particularly skilled at using their noses. Just watch your dog roaming around [...]

Truffles are edible fungi that grow underground, and are considered to be a delicacy because of their intense and unique characteristics and aromas. As truffles mature they develop [...]