One of the most popular dog sports is dog agility. Here, a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race against other dogs for both time and accuracy. Dog are not leashed and are not given any food or toys as incentives. The handler can only give instructions via voice, movement and body signals.

An agility course consists of a set of dog agility equipment that is laid out by a judge. Each obstacle has a number and the dog must go through them in order. Courses are complicated and dogs must complete them with the help of their handlers’ direction.