The Lickity Split Agility Dog Show will come to the Cleveland County fairgrounds next weekend, offering dogs and their handlers a chance to compete against the clock in an off-leash obstacle course.

A purebred canine, groomed to perfection, trots around an arena in view of judges who will select best in show. That is the enduring image of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, but there is much ...

What seemed like a fun muddy obstacle course quickly turned into a challenge my dog clearly did not enjoy. From slippery steps to messy paws, every obstacle brought a new look of regret. Safe to say, ...

A four-legged robot can quickly figure out how to navigate new obstacle courses by climbing up and down large boxes, crouching to scoot beneath tables and even jumping across gaps. The study shows how ...

Dogs are welcome — and encouraged — to climb over and crawl and run through the 70 or so obstacles at The Woods Fitness Park in Benton Harbor. It’s built for humans of various skill levels. Scramble ...