15 Amazing Facts About Portuguese Water Dogs You Probably Never Knew By Allen Abby - They thrive with training and are well suited to dog sports such as agility, obedience, rally, therapy work, tracking, and water work. No matter what activity you choose, make sure your Portie gets daily exercise — without it, they can become frustrated and destructive. Swimming is a natural choice, but they also make great walking or jogging buddies. Please follow and like us: