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Today, we’re going to broaden the umbrella of our topic just a bit to discuss dog sports. Competitive dog sports enjoy a huge following today, and even though dogs who compete in these sports do not necessarily qualify as working dogs, they and their handlers still put a lot of work and dedication into their craft, and I thought that they should be given some attention within the scope of this project. In the first episode, we went in depth about ring sports with dog handlers Kirsty and Allison, and I encourage you listen to that one as well. In this episode, you’ll get to hear from Lise Strum, dog trainer and owner of Agape Ranch Dog Sports, located in Southern California. Lise discusses dock diving, flyball, agility, frisbee, carting, and Schutzhund, but this list only scratches the surface of all the dog sports that exist. If you and your dog compete in sports together, or if you are interested in branching out into dog sports, this episode is for you! Lise also talks about ways that she is able to give back to the community through her business and her dogs, to organizations such as The Ddamien Project and Raising Hope Dogs. I hope you enjoy it!

Get in touch with Lise on Facebook or Instagram @agaperanchdogsports.

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