Indoor Agility Course — Dog Game #4

Back to home Home Top 20 Dog Games Indoor Agility Course Game # 4 · Health & Fitness Indoor Agility Course Improves physical coordination and trust. What you need: Couch pillows, a broomstick, two chairs, and a cardboard box. How to play Lay pillows in a line on the floor as "hurdles." Rest a broomstick across two low chairs for a jump. Open both ends of a large box to make a short tunnel. Guide your dog through the course using a treat as a lure. Coach's notes Keep jumps at or below hock height for adults; use ground poles only for puppies under 14 months. Non-slip surfaces only — rugs or yoga mats prevent slips into shoulders and hips. Fade the food lure by rep 4–5 so your dog is following your body, not your hand. Stop while your dog still wants more; boredom breeds sloppy landings. If your dog loses interest Quick fixes when engagement drops mid-session. Refusing an obstacle? Remove it, praise them for a lap without it, then reintroduce at half the height. If they get overwhelmed by 4+ obstacles, cut back to 2 and slowly rebuild the sequence. Slippery floors kill confidence — put down a yoga mat or rug under jumps and tunnels. Why it works Zink & Van Dyke's canine sports-medicine work shows low-impact obstacle work builds proprioception and joint stability without the injury risk of full-height agility. References [ 8 ] Zink, M. C., & Van Dyke, J. B. (Eds.) (2018). Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (2nd ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.

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