They have to run a convoluted obstacle course in front of a crowd. They have to have enough focus to avoid wrong turns, ...

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs.

Like a number of agility handlers, Wirth, 34, took up the sport simply because he had a very energetic dog that needed more stimulating activity than walks and fetch. Five years later, he and Welly ...

WSJ goes behind the scenes with Kimberly Calvacca, a third-generation show dog handler, as she prepares her dogs for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.