A dog parkour instructor is inviting people to bring their four legged friends to her sessions in Wantage after she discovered a love for the activity.
Last summer, Sarah-Jane Martin qualified as a dog parkour instructor, making her canine companion, Percy, a happy participant in the sport.
The activity, which began in the UK around eight years ago, has rapidly gained popularity and is open to dogs of all ages and sizes, offering them a mentally stimulating activity.
Ms Martin's workshops, which started in December, usually accommodate four to six dogs with their owners.
The primary focus of these workshops is fostering a stronger bond between pets and their owners, while teaching dogs new skills and boosting their confidence.
Dog parkour, unlike many other canine activities, does not require any specialised tools.
Instead, owners can engage their dogs with any safe domestic or natural obstacles, promoting exploration and learning within familiar surroundings.
Any breed of dog, regardless of age or size, can take part in dog parkour.
Activities start for pups as young as eight weeks, and extend into their senior years, promoting mobility, joint health, and spatial awareness.
While working towards Dog Parkour UK Titles is an option, many choose to take part in the activity purely for recreational reasons.
Dogs over one year take part in separate workshops that are held every couple of months, while puppy classes are held separately.
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