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[quote=Anonymous]Do you have a dog?  I train and compete my dog in a handful of dog sports and it is almost all middle aged women!  Some never had kids, but a lot are empty nesters looking to raise and nurture another "thing" after finishing up with their kids.

You can commit as much or as little time and money as you choose (and some sports are more time/money intensive than others).  Generally classes are $200 every 4-6 weeks (but you can train a lot of it at home once you know what you're doing) and competitions are $10-30/run depending on the activity. (A full day of competition is usually around $100).  You can train and never compete, compete sporadically, or be out there all day every weekend.

I've done agility, lure coursing, rally obedience, disc, nose work, dog diving.  Agility is the biggest commitment to training (you need access to equipment) but it's also been the most rewarding to me because you can see your dog's brain learn new skills so clearly.  Disc has the nicest people I've ever met and has brought me some of my closest adult friends.  The sports get me outside, moderately active, boost serotonin levels, and are relatively affordable.

My favorite part is that it's accessible to all ages so while your kids are at home they can participate too and you have an activity to do together.[/quote]

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