What is Parkour for dogs? Dog parkour is also known as urban agility, it is a fun, non-competitive team sport with you and your dog and is based on the same principles as agility. It combines elements of human parkour and dog agility to create an accessible activity for dogs and humans alike. Dogs get introduced to the world of jumping, climbing, balancing on, crawling under, and going around different obstacles in their everyday world….obstacles such as boulders, fallen trees, playground equipment, tree stumps, fences, posts, park benches, walls, and whatever your imagination can come up with! It is a challenging, but fun, physical activity for your dog; parkour can be done anywhere. Dog Parkour helps with confidence and overcoming fears, and is a low impact but challenging activity for any canine athlete. Click on this link from the International Dog Parkour Association to watch an example of Dog Parkour https://youtu.be/HoywJVowPvY
This class consists of a total of 6 sessions: the skills needed to perform Parkour will be taught in 3 indoor classes; the skills learned indoors will then be practiced in 3 outdoor classes. Outdoor classes may be held in inclement weather (i.e., light drizzle or cold weather.)
Who Can Take This Class?
This class is for dogs 9 months and older.
Dogs must have completed our “Teaching Fido Basic Manners” class or equivalent basic manners class. Dogs should be able to sit, down, stay and come.
Dogs must be dog/people friendly (this is not a class for reactive dogs.)
Veterinarian records will be required prior to the start of class.
Class Location
Indoor classes will be taught in our facility in Laurel; Outdoor classes will be held in local parks around the Laurel area.
DATES: Dates for our Spring classes will be posted in 2024. Please email us if you are interested in being on the wait list.
FEE: $