Low jump course for dogs: how to play

A mini agility course with jumps at wrist height, a tunnel and a pause box. Fun, fast and gentle on joints.

You'll need

Set jumps no higher than your dog's wrist (or 15 cm max to start). Place them in a big circle or line on grass.

Set out the course: jump, jump, tunnel, jump, mat.
Walk your dog over each jump with the bar on the ground first.
Raise the bar to wrist height. Run beside your dog and say "Over".
Lure through the tunnel: a helper holds the far end open and calls, or toss a treat through.
Finish on the mat with a down and a jackpot.
Run the course 3 to 5 times, with rest between.

Make it easier: Bars on the ground and just one jump.
Make it harder: Change the order, add a cone weave, or send your dog over the last jump while you stand still.

Flying ears, focused eyes, racing back to start.

Knocking bars, refusing jumps, or limping. Stop and rest.

Puppies: no repetitive jumping and no high jumps while growth plates are open (often 12 to 18 months, longer in large breeds).
Bars must fall off easily; never fix them.
Grass or rubber matting only; no hard floors.
Wait about an hour after a meal before active exercise, especially for large, deep-chested dogs, to lower the risk of bloat.
Hot days: early morning or skip it.

Written from these sources and checked against vet and trainer guidance. General guidance, not veterinary advice.

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