Bark if you’ve ever heard of the sport of dog dancing. The existence of this sport, in which dog owners dance with their dogs in international competitions, is a new one on me. I learned about this ...

We dance to express joy, celebrate, and find intimacy with one another. Most of the time, our dance partners are other humans. However, one animal proves that dancing is not exclusive to any species.

In addition to popular dog sports like agility, obedience, and flyball, dog dancing is gaining popularity among more dog owners. What makes this sport unique is that it is suitable for almost any dog.

Today, American Humane Society, the country’s first national animal welfare organization, announced which of the 25 ...