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Long before AKC Fit Dog and canine fitness trainer certifications, there was Dog Parkour!  Dog Parkour is all about relationship, fun and creativity. It combines tricks, fitness, and obedience all in one fun activity. Parkour by definition is using the environment for playing and training. The great thing about it is that you can do it anywhere, anytime, using whatever obstacles are present and available-trees, benches, bike racks, tires, etc. There is training involved of course, but Parkour allows the flexibility to choose appropriate obstacles for your dog’s ability, and the creativity to train a variety of fun behaviors on cue.  We “parkour” during our walks in public parks, on the college campus where I work, and here at home on the farm.

Fit Dog training is the perfect preparation for Parkour. Using the world as a playground for training and playing is FUN!  If you are interested in titling, International Dog Parkour Association has a non-competitive video titling program, and you can pick the time and place for everything you do!