How do you channel your dog's energy when you can't go outside?

[Donna P.]

 

Channel Weave Poles, of course. 

I constructed this set of training weave poles out of PVC pipe and placed it in the hallway. Bayley and I run up and down the hall umpteen times a day. We gradually bring the uprights closer in line until they are completely straight. Having fun so far.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Great idea!  We've had a couple discussions about what to do indoors on these nasty cold days.  This is a good one.  

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Nice job !
Much more creative than me. I have been running the sweeper. He thinks it's a play thing. He does play bows, attacts, chase him, or he chases in return. He can really get going with the sweeper. Strange but it does help

[Adina P]

Boca would LOVE weave poles I think.  She loves tight spaces. 

We don't do much here in the winter.  The dogs play outside together for short periods through the day but mostly lay around indoors.  Although yesterday we had snippets of sunshine (after at least 3 weeks of an inversion and NO sunshine) and the temps were in the 40's so we all went outside for nearly an hour and played.

[Pam & Trixie]

Oh Funny! I did not expect that!
It has been so cold in MN for so long...Trixie has got Cabin Fever bad...Along with me. When it is 10 degrees or -30 windchill like today...She only gets to go out to go potty.

We work on Trixs (Tricks) ...I even have done some leash work in the house...not that there is that much room...But it is still something different. Hide & seek, Play catch.
Having the Granddog come visit is fun...Although lately she wants to play more then he does (he lives with another young dog ) and likes to come here now & rest I think.

[Donna P.]

If anyone is interested in making a set of these, here is a link to the plans.

http://www.instantagility.com/2008/05/05/adjustable-channel-weave-p...

It's amazing what you can do with PVC. I have constructed several jumps, hoops, tire jump, bases for pause table and teeter totter.

This is my starter course. I've added a few things since this shot.

[Amy, Cubbie & Ollie]

very impressive.  I would love to have a yard like that!

[Adina P]

I second Amy =)

[Donna P.]

Thanks. It's the llamas' pasture. They don't mind sharing the space. The jumps used to be theirs.

[Ashleigh, Belle, and Jasper]

My doods would LOVE that! I also have pasture envy :) . I've always thought Belle would be good at agility courses. She reminds me of a greyhound while running: fast and with all four feet off the ground at once! I think the inside weave poles are a great idea too, although I think the dogs and kids would take turns.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Ashleigh, Agility could be a great way to build confidence in Belle!

[Ashleigh, Belle, and Jasper]

Yep! Now someone just needs to come build this for me! :)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

WOW!!