Working with Ridgebacks

Tracking is a natural activity for a Ridgeback. Many Ridgebacks and their owners have great fun tracking, and Ridgebacks are seen more and more often in tracking competitions. You can start tracking with your dog at any age.
Agility is also an activity that suits Ridgebacks. Having the combination of being athletic and "doing anything for a snack" this is definitely something they enjoy. Just remember that puppies and young dogs under 1.5 years should only be introduced to obstacles that do not require any climbing or jumping.
Obedience work is enjoyed by many and hated by some. It all depends on what you yourself make of it. If the owner has a positive attitude, and finds it great fun working with the dog, he or she will very likely also have a partner that feels the same way.

Ridgebacks have achieved great results in obedience competitions, but above all else, you will get a happy and obedient companion.
In Scandinavia Ridgebacks are used to hunt moose, but it will probably take time before hunters with long traditions with breeds like elkhounds and other breeds that are used to hunt big game, will replace them with a Ridgeback, although the latter also does a good job.

In winter many people take their dogs cross-country skiing, and some also allow their dog to pull a sleigh. African lion hounds have few problems in a cold climate, but as an owner one has to be sensible, and to assess the conditions before setting out on a longer ski midwinter with one's dog.
As weather-conditions change a great deal, Nordic Ridgebacks are used to being out in all types of weather, although a combination of wet and cold weather is probably what they dislike most. In general, the Ridgeback can be described as very versatile. The limits of activity are only set by its owner.