Dog Parkour

The doggy version of parkour; 2 paws on, 4 paws on, 4 paws in, balance, under, over and through.

Dog parkour builds confidence and allows the dog to experience different surfaces.  It’s fun, so it’ll improve your relationship with your dog.  It’s cheap – you don’t need special equipment for dog parkour, you can be creative in using things in the environment.  There are loads of parkour opportunities in Clyne Gardens.  There are fallen trees, benches, walls, bridges.

Use a treat to lure your dog to interact with obstacles, such as putting 2 paws on a bench, walking along a fallen tree trunk, going under bridges or benches, balancing on tree stumps – be creative, and be safe.  Be careful to go at your dog’s pace.  Look out for signs that your dog is out of their comfort zone; panting, yawning, licking their lips, blinking and avoiding the obstacle.  Don’t force your dog to do something that they don’t want to – parkour is supposed to be fun for both of you. Bear in mind that young dogs shouldn’t do high impact activities that put stress on joints.