To think that all televised sports could be improved if a couple of dogs were let loose

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Football - doggo running around with the other players, checking they are okay after injuries, provide comfort to losing team, get excited at goals with the rest of the team although not 100% sure why… just happy the hoomans are happy

Tennis - quicker than ball boys/girls. Slight disadvantage that they may not want to return ball

In the case of football there's a good chance of the dog getting kicked in the head, or stood on. Also injuries to the players. Rabbits on the pitch would be more entertaining.

good idea although I suspect when pooch squats and does a massive shite in the goals it won't go down too well.

Golf cpuld definitely be improved,

Not sure it would universally popular but what a joyous thing to imagine.

Would have to be an impartial dog though.

You can't risk them being trained to hump the goalies leg to put him off during a penalty shootout.

Training them to growl at the ref if he makes a bad decision might be good though.

I'd watch!

It's already been done in snooker. I saw a picture of it on the wall of a pub once.

Rugby, just need a large male dog and every time the players get into a scrum it’ll start humping them.

I'd worry about the safety of the dog!!

Especially if your preferred sport was F1 racing, BMX, most winter sports or anything equestrian

Definitely at the tennis. Was thinking just the same last week at sports day during 'throw the tennis ball like a shot put event.' The whole thing would have flown by with a dog to collect the ball between each throw.

@LakieLady

It's already been done in snooker. I saw a picture of it on the wall of a pub once.

I think I've seen this picture too!!! And cards (not a ball game though)

Maybe release the dogs when I goal or injury happens? That way pups are safer from risk of injury

Interesting idea - start with the Tour de France!

YANBU, most things in life can be improved with a dog running around

That’s probably the one thing that would persuade me to watch.

Genius

I mean...its not going to make it any worse to watch?

Athletics, nothing like a dog to chase you along.
Cycling, certainly motivating to pedal away from a dog wanting to take you out.
Swimming, now with added splash zone seating for the wet dog shakes.
Throwing games, well someone needs to retrieve the shotput, discus and javelin...

I'm not sure it would end well in the motor sports however...

I miss read the headline as drugs on the pitch 🤣🤣🤣 which I think would definitely liven up proceedings 🙈🙈

What about darts though. Bit dangerous. Water polo they’d have to be good swimmers.
Would the dogs be wearing little kits with their names on the back.

YANBU. I would watch 100% more sport if your plan could be implemented.

I showed my husband this thread because I've been saying this for YEARS.

DH misses the days of dogs invading the football pitch.

I think streakers need to make a comeback too.

@Tlollj absolutely doggy kits would be necessary

Also anyone who injures the dogs gets sent off IMMEDIATELY

I watch dressage and mma I'm not sure either would work with dogs

Could we have cats for dressage?

Formula 1 👌

The ribbon event in Rhythmic gymnastics would be noticeably improved with a couple of kittens on the mat.