I've been a bit absent since I've been overwhelmed with holiday stuff and various unexpected problems. Today I'm wearing a vest that's tracking the camera that I swallowed for a GI test! I'm spending the day trying to keep the dogs from bumping it while I try to function. Good times! How are you all doing with the Parkour Challenge? I have seen that a few people have been participating. Has anyone fully completed their entry and sent it in? Don't forget that this is an awesome opportunity to title in a new organization and sport without paying a registration fee! Plus, you'll get all the guidance you need to make your entry a winner! Here is the link to the info: https://www.skool.com/backyard-dog-training-matters-2491/december-canine-parkour-anywhere-challenge?p=7e3e99b5 It's a pinned thread, too, so you can check it anytime. In other news, I finished a second coloring book before Christmas! Unfortunately, it didn't make it out in time for Christmas gift-giving, but if you could still use a gift for your veterinarian, vet tech, or dragon-loving friend (or yourself!), please check out "When a Dragon is Your Veterinarian!" (Here's the link: https://a.co/d/0KlXlNV) If you'd share it with your friends and on social media, I would appreciate it! Let's get ready for a great 2026! What are your dog training plans and goals?

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!

Often I only post on social media when we have a great success. After all who wants to be critiqued for failure. I thought I would share this run because it’s an error and success at the same time. I lost the line coming out of a tunnel leading to confusion and lack of commitment. I tried to call Louie towards me to keep going. This was my 2nd error but I noticed quickly. Often I get anxious and want him moving quickly to keep the run going. This time I decided to reward at the obstacle and work the course like we started again. He didn’t do anything wrong so I should reward his effort.

I don’t remember the final score. We lost a few points for the slow stand and for lagging around the serpentine.

If you need some training material and you have a 40x60 foot space, here are five nested course from a course I did years ago (there is a 6th one in the comments). If you do any of them, please share a video! (If you are not familiar with Course Designer maps, please note that each section of the grid is a 10-yard by 10-yard space.)