Dog Agility DIY

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for watching! Tell me what household objects you'll use for an obstacle course👇

[@elenasalvatore832]

My puppy seems to have ideas of creating his own agility course. He's running under the table, under the chairs, leaping over the fence, flower pots and jumping from one couch to the other. He does it randomly and people just stare when he stars doing it because he's so fast and so precise that they assume we're training him for agility. I've never trained him for any course, just basic shit, stay, lay down, give paw, leave it, out(to leave something he's taken into his mouth). He's only 5 months old and a mut (we think he's an english pointer, lab and border collie mix), and extremely smart. He figured out on his own how to open the doors in the house, so now we have to lock it so he doesn't open it. Love his smart little puppy brain so much. 💝

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Wow, sounds super smart! We would love to see a photo or video of this in our Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group

[@DeboftheWebb]

Sounds similar to my senior great dane. He only gets crazy agile in the house once in a while. Fun but a bit dangerous. We've been throuh a few doors that he has figured out as well.

[@peghubbard7147]

Thanks for featuring "puppy Bitsy" in her tunnel! She was so little then, but still loves playing in her tunnel, running through it and sometimes I put a pile of toys in the middle and ask her to find one particular one -- which she does! Love these videos....

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We love puppy Bitsy! Thanks for watching!

[@cathleensibley1679]

Well done! I am excited to give it a whirl for my girl ridgie! Thanking you.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thank you!! We hope you two have tons of fun together. Let us know how it goes in our puppy training group on FB. howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group

[@powerofthepaw]

Love this video. I was thinking I had to do what the pros di. Thank you simplifying this. My dogs love yo play hot lava, where they chase each other and jump from sofa to sofa to chair to their bed in the living room. I have been looking for a way to capture with the adults. Now have a totally great way to do. Thank you and your team!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We are happy to help you!

[@kj8142]

Pickles Peaches and Lincoln have inspired me! Daisy is working on jumping up to the bed, over the pillows and down to the floor. Now to find a “tunnel” and something to zig-zag through. Thanks for helping me be a better mom to my smart, busy malti-poo!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

So glad they've inspired you! Keep up the amazing work! Daisy is going to be a pro in no time. We'd love to see photos and videos of Daisy running through her course on our Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group

[@PaolaEnergya]

Love all these ideas to create your own obstacle course, thank you!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

So glad you enjoyed the video! We'd love to see the obstacle course you create on Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group 😊

[@fly89]

Olly, best rescue dog in agility. He mad everyone laugh to tears. 😂😂😋😂😂

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Absolutely adorable, right?!

[@donnajacobson8268]

I think I will use all the toilet plungers for weave poles, kitchen chairs, buckets, swifers and mops

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Great idea using common household objects!

[@jewels9449]

What is the raised rectangle thing called? I think it’s pink.

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

That is a cot bed. We have one linked here if you want to check it out: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/cot_bed

[@serenedogtv-relaxingmusicv9786]

Awesome Content! Great Work 💛💙👍🐶

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thank you for watching! 🐶

[@fly89]

my puppy didn’t have problem with darkness (he went to the cellar alone and checking everything), he doesn’t have problem with different surfaces, doesn’t have problem with height, water, wind, rain, thunder.. crazy pooch he is! 😍

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

It sounds like you have a really awesome puppy!

[@cruisingkind3405]

As someone who has trained and competed in agility with a dog, I love the message here that anyone can do it and the dog really doesn’t care about titles. Do it for the joy and the mental and physical stimulation for both dog and human. That said, a HUGE caution on safety - I’m assuming these trainers never really trained anything in agility before. 1. Slippery surfaces are a NO!! - may be ok for light prancing but once your dog knows what you want and picks up speed, tile, wood, faux wood, etc are a recipe for disaster. Set up a course outside in a flat area or on carpet. The dog MUST have traction. Please. Not kidding. 2. Jump bars MUST be able to fall!! It your dog misses a fixed jump, you could have an injury! Easily!! Even going slowly. There are lots of other videos on here showing safe DIY jumps. This isn’t someone being overly cautious ..this is someone who knows first hand that a dog can get very hurt when precautions aren’t taken to ensure safety! You love your dog enough to want to do this with him/her, love enough to make sure the game does not end badly!!!

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Thanks for the tips! Yes, safety is so important to prevent injuries and anyone who is thinking about agility should read up on all the proper ways to introduce and practice the skills. Thanks for watching!

[@maple_the_aussiedoodle3167]

My girl is 7 weeks old. Would it be too hard on her body if I set some easy things up?

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

That would be great to set up very easy, low/small things for her to work around. Just make sure to not do anything that could potentially cause an injury. Great idea!

[@maple_the_aussiedoodle3167]

@@HowToTrainADreamDog Okay thanks!

[@MentallyInsaneNIllInTheBrain]

i was thinking like a full on diy like with wood and stuff

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Well, this is slightly easier than that option!

[@shadeblue2504]

I need to make my dog a obstacle course because she’s reactive nothing more just for fun to drain energy

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

That's a great idea! This video can give you other ideas on how to tire out a dog: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2e5fGaphJqZmdU

[@ColinBates-w1i]

Thanks for featuring "puppy Bitsy" in her tunnel! She was so little then, but still loves playing in her tunnel, running through it and sometimes I put a pile of toys in the middle and ask her to find one particular one -- which she does! Love these videos....

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

We send our love to you and Bitsy!

[@CarolDote]

Thanks for featuring "puppy Bitsy" in her tunnel! She was so little then, but still loves playing in her tunnel, running through it and sometimes I put a pile of toys in the middle and ask her to find one particular one -- which she does! Love these videos....

[@HowToTrainADreamDog]

Sending our love to you and Bitsy!