Companion
What Are Companion Events?
Companion events celebrate the partnership between you and your dog. Through training, teamwork, and communication, these sports showcase what’s possible when a dog and handler learn to work together as a team.
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From foundational obedience skills to more advanced challenges, Companion events offer opportunities to build confidence, strengthen your bond, and have fun together. And because these events are open to all dogs—including mixed breeds—there’s no special pedigree required to join in!
agility
Agility is a fast-paced sport where dogs and handlers work together to navigate a course of jumps, tunnels, weave poles, contact obstacles, and more—all while racing against the clock. It’s a test of speed, athleticism, focus, and teamwork, with the handler guiding their dog through the course using movement and cues.
obedience
Obedience is all about communication, control, and teamwork between dog and handler. Through a series of exercises, teams demonstrate their ability to work together with focus and precision, including skills such as heeling, stays, recalls, retrieving, and jumping.
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While obedience competition showcases polished training, the skills you build along the way can also make everyday life with your Beagle easier and more enjoyable. It’s a great way to turn your Beagle’s enthusiasm and independence into a strong working partnership.
AKC rally®
AKC Rally® combines obedience skills with the fun and flow of navigating a course together. You and your Beagle move side-by-side through a series of signs, with each station directing you to perform a different skill or exercise, such as a sit, down, turn, or change of pace.
Unlike traditional obedience, Rally® keeps the team moving and encourages a natural, upbeat partnership between dog and handler. It’s a great way to practice communication, build confidence, and have fun working together!
tracking
Tracking puts your Beagle’s incredible nose in the driver’s seat. In this non-competitive activity, your dog learns to follow a specific human scent trail and locate the person or article at the end, relying on their natural scenting ability rather than constant direction from their handler.