Incredible Dog Challenge

Don’t Miss The Action

Thanks to some amazing canines, and a whole lot a safety precautions, the Incredible Dog Challenge is back and more exciting than ever! Don’t miss the races, weaves, catches, fetches, jumps and splashes that keep you on the edge of your seat. Find out where and when you can watch it next.

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CHECK OUT THE ACTION FROM THE 2021 WESTERN REGIONALS IN HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA

2021 Incredible Dog Challenge Events

Eastern Regional

St. Petersburg, FL

April 2021

Western Regional

Huntington Beach, CA

July 2021

National Finals

Purina Farms

October 2021

Meet The Champions

Meet some of the Incredible Dog Challenge’s most celebrated champions and learn the secrets to their success.

Amber McCune

Hear from national champion agility trainer Amber McCune on what competing in the IDC means to her and her dogs. And discover why pros like Amber choose Purina Pro Plan to fuel their champions on and off the course.

*This owner received compensation and coupons from Purina Pro Plan.

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Maria Badamo, DVM

Discover why national champion agility trainer Maria Badamo trusts Purina Pro Plan Sport formulas to fuel her champion dogs, Kenobi and Gromit.

*This owner received compensation and coupons from Purina Pro Plan.

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INCREDIBLE IN ACTION

Explore the lineup of feet-flying, gravity-defying and awe-inspiring events that make up the Incredible Dog Challenge.

AGILITY

Dog/owner teams make run through a challenge course that’s made up of a variety of jumps, A-frames, tunnels and other obstacles. Fastest time wins!

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DIVING DOG

Dogs sprint down a 40-foot stage before launching into a pool, aiming for recording breaking length as they hit the water.

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30-WEAVE

This head-to-head race sends two dogs weaving through a 30-weave pole up-and-back course as fast as they can without missing a pole.

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Woman and dog competing in freestyle disc event

FREESTYLE FLYING DISC

Dog/human teams perform together in this high-flying, high-energy event featuring aerial maneuvers and jaw-dropping tricks.

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FETCH IT!

Dogs run off a 40-foot stage and try to catch or knock down a bumper which hangs 4 feet above the water.

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JACK RUSSELL RACES

Six Jack Russell terriers race to the finish line while leaping three obstacles and then flying through a narrow foam tunnel.

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SURF DOG

Life jacket-wearing dogs try to catch and ride a wave on their foam boards with the help of their handler.

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INCREDIBLE SCIENCE

Learn about the incredible science behind elite canine athletes. For more information on sources, click here

DOGS BURN FAT AT ALMOST 2X THE RATE OF HUMANS

A diet that's high in fat and protein can increase an active dog's metabolism and his endurance.

^Source:
^{Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996, Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats in Nutrition Research Council 2008, Ch. 11, pp 285-287}

INCREDIBLE SPRINTERS

During sprint racing, dogs will burn energy at a rate 3 times greater during the initial burst of acceleration (first 7.5 seconds) compared to rate of burning energy during the rest of the run (up to 1 min).

^Source:^{R. Staaden, 1984}

INCREDIBLE ENERGY

A dog’s muscles store 50x more energy as fat when compared to the total amount of carbohydrates stored in muscle as glycogen.

^Source:^{Internal calculation based on estimates of body fat and muscle glycogen content from Kobryn and Brzezinska, 1978}

SMALL DOG BIG JUMPS

Most small dogs can jump 6 times higher than their hip height.

ONE GIANT LEAP

On a pound for pound basis, dogs can produce more muscle power in comparison to humans which is one reason they can jump so high and so far.

Dog's main energy comes from fat, not carbs

A dog's main energy source comes from fat, not carbs.

^Source:^{Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996}

Vo2 MAX

Concentrated Nutrition of SPORT 30/20 helps optimize oxygen metabolism for increased endurance.

^Source:^{Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996}

30/20

SPORT Performance 30/20 has 30% protein, 20% fat to help fuel metabolic needs and maintain lean muscle in active dogs.

Performance Nutrition

SPORT formulas deliver fine-tuned nutrition to promote strength and endurance.

THE LEADERBOARD

See which dogs came out on top on the field, at the dock and in the water.

2021 WESTERN REGIONALS

SMALL DOG AGILITY

Champion: Miley, Amber Abbot 35.64
2nd Place: Phyllis Diller, Emily Ingersoll
3rd Place: Jeter, Kaela Morris

MEDIUM DOG AGILITY

Champion: Prize, Kate Moureaux 31.77
2nd Place: Skeptic, Sarah Baker
3rd Place: Caboose, Tim Buck