We believe dog sports enhances relationships and enriches the lives of both dogs and humans. West Michigan Dog Sports is a 501( c )( 3 ) organization working to teach, train, and unite dogs and people in a supportive community by delivering our vision.
WMDS aims to fill the large demand in West Michigan for dog lovers who need a place to train, compete, and participate in community events with their dogs. And our facility will be indoors and open year round!
Find upcoming training, competition, and education events at WMDS and at other dog organizations in the area.
Cedar Rock Sportsplex, 4758 Cornfield Dr, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Cedar Rock Sportsplex, 4758 Cornfield Dr, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Cedar Rock Sportsplex, 4758 Cornfield Dr, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Cedar Rock Sportsplex, 4758 Cornfield Dr, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Cedar Rock Sportsplex, 4758 Cornfield Dr, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Cedar Rock Sportsplex, 4758 Cornfield Dr, Cedar Springs, MI 49319
Dog sports are activities designed specifically for dogs to participate in with their humans. They can be done competitively or just for fun. Here are some examples!
Dog agility is a sport where you direct your dog through a pre-set obstacle course within a certain time limit. Courses typically have multiple obstacles which can include tunnels, weave poles, jumps, and teeters.
Confirmation is the official term for "Dog Shows" of purebred dogs registered with a particular registry. Dogs are measured by how closely they conform to a preset breed standard.
Also known as Nosework, Scent Detection is based on the work of professional detection dogs (such as drug-sniffing dogs) used to detect a wide variety of scents and substances. Teamwork is necessary. When the dog finds the scent he communicates the find to the owner.
Flyball is a sport in which teams of four dogs race against other teams over a line of hurdles, to a box that releases a tennis ball when the dog presses a pad, and then returns back to you while carrying the ball.
An obedience-trained dog can walk calmly beside you and knows basic obedience commands including sit, stay, down, come and stand, even when distracted and at a distance.
Rally is a team activity where you and your dog navigate a course together, side-by-side, at your own pace. You move through a course with signs where the dog performs different exercises that include various turns and commands such as sit, down, stay, etc.
Regardless of whether you compete in dog sports or simply train for the fun of it, you’ll both benefit from participating in one or more sports together. Check out our future training courses and dog-related events in the area.
Without a job some dogs will develop behavioral problems such as incessant barking, digging, and destroying their surroundings. Providing them with an activity can increase their confidence and give them a sense of well being. When your dog has an outlet to practice their instincts while also getting out some of their energy, common behavioral problems tend to decrease
Dog sports requires humans and dogs to work closely together and the bond between you and your dog will become stronger the more you work together. As you participate in dog sports you’ll develop your own unique ways of communicating with your dog as well as learning the best ways to handle them that will set them up for success.
High performance sports will keep your dog in great physical shape, just as sports do with people! Exercise has even been proven to improve their mental health and reduce anxiety. They’ll experience fewer health problems overall and live longer lives.
West Michigan Dog Sports
6757 Cascade Rd #61
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
westmichigandogsports@gmail.com
