Changing the Face of Dog Sports
International Dog Sports brings independently owned facilities, passionate handlers, and incredible dogs together through fair competition, meaningful recognition, and programs built to help every team grow.
Make dog sports more accessible, fair, and rewarding.
International Dog Sports exists to create more opportunities for dogs, handlers, and independent facilities around the world. We connect independently owned venues through consistent standards, meaningful recognition, and flexible programs that allow each facility to serve its own community while remaining part of something larger.
A place for every dog and every team.
Our vision is a welcoming international dog sport community where every dog and handler has the opportunity to participate, improve, compete, and be celebrated.
Our Core Values
These principles shape how IDS develops programs, supports facilities, and recognizes competitors.
Dogs Come First
Safety, welfare, confidence, and the bond between dog and handler remain at the center of every IDS program.
Fair and Consistent
Clear rules, consistent judging standards, and transparent results protect the integrity of competition.
Accessible and Welcoming
Dog sports should be open to more teams, not fewer. IDS creates pathways for beginners, experienced competitors, juniors, and senior dogs.
Independent but Connected
Facilities remain independently owned and operated while benefiting from shared standards, technology, programs, and recognition.
Progress Matters
Personal improvement, consistency, and long-term achievement deserve to be celebrated alongside podium finishes.
Keep It Fun
Competition should still feel exciting, supportive, and enjoyable for dogs, handlers, families, volunteers, and facility teams.
A Network Built Around Independent Facilities
IDS is not a franchise and participating venues are not controlled by a distant corporate model. Each facility remains independently owned and operated while participating in a shared system designed to create consistent competition and meaningful recognition.
Who IDS Serves
IDS programs are built to support everyone who helps dog sports grow.
Opportunities to Grow
Competitors receive clear goals, reliable results, title pathways, rankings, awards, and events that welcome teams at many experience levels.
Tools Without Losing Control
Independent facilities gain access to established programs, shared resources, recognition systems, and an international competition network.
Standards and Support
Judges, staff, and volunteers receive clearer expectations and consistent systems that help events run fairly and professionally.
Never lose sight of what dog sports are really about.
IDS is committed to keeping dogs at the center of every decision, protecting fair competition, supporting the people who make events possible, and preserving the excitement, pride, and connection that bring teams back to the dock, field, and competition floor.
Explore International Dog Sports
Learn more about IDS programs, find a participating facility, or contact the IDS team.
