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THE DECEMBER CHALLENGE IS COMING
We plan to have info ready for you by the beginning of next week! Reminder to be on the lookout for the following items to use in the upcoming challenge: *Something for your dog to get one with two front feet *An item that is dog-elbow-height or lower for your dog to get completely on *Something your dog can jump over *Something your dog can go under *Various items your dog can interact with (like going around, etc.) ***Agility equipment is allowed but may not be used as intended for agility (you can go under a jump but not over it, for example). Looking forward to it!
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@Emily G No, a Klimb is not Agility equipment. Only equipment that is actually used in competition would be considered Agility equipment, so training equipment like Klimbs and platforms and planks are all great!
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@Krisztina Rudnay-Peters Yes. That's great!
Nine for November Submission Thread
Submissions only in this thread. Please visit the Challenge Announcement thread for the Rules.
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@Brenna Fender Thank you! I miss her, but I think she would approve of Stella (who is NOTHING like her - HAHAH!)
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@Brenna Fender 😁
Example - Canine Parkour Entry (ADP Anywhere Regular Track)
Recently, All Dogs Parkour started a new set of tracks called the "Anywhere" tracks. When ADP began, entries had to be filmed at different locations, and that is still a part of our original program (now called the "Core Tracks"). But "Anywhere" entries can be filmed ... anywhere. This is my Blue Heeler mix, Stella, doing Anywhere Level 1. I would be happy to answer any questions!
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@Carolyn Lincoln I love Parkour! It is hands-down my favorite right now!!
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@Dan Myers Yes, it is very different from those videos.
Sometimes Forgotten Skills
Reinforcement only works if the dog knows how to access it. I love using treat holding toys in agility but not every dog immediately understands how to get the cookie out. It’s important to spend time training those skills before ever using the food toys to reinforce behaviors. I’m making the treat really easy for Kessel to access in the Treat Hugger and Lotus Ball but, even so, you can see it isn’t easy for her to get it. I won’t start using these for training until she’s confidently getting treats out consistently.
Sometimes Forgotten Skills
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I used to use a Lotus ball for my Tessa for her running A-Frame. I would roll the Lotus ball down the down side of the A-Frame, and she would follow it to the bottom and then open it on the ground. Worked nicely for her. She was not super-fast, so I had time to get in there with the ball.
Canine Parkour, anyone?
Hi Everyone!! Are any of you interested in learning about Canine Parkour? I have participated over the years in Rally, Agility, Canine Musical Freestyle, and other sports, but hands-down my favorite right now is Canine Parkour!! If any of you want to know what it's about, I'd love to share!!
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@Brenna Fender Yes!!
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@Dan Myers Sorry, there was a delay. Our furnace died on Friday, and the weekend was crazy. We have heat again, though, and I will post info soon!
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Kristine Hammar
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Enjoying training and dog sports since 2002!

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Joined Nov 8, 2025