1. Non-slippery floor

    This is by far the most important piece of “equipment,” as we want to make sure puppies have grippy footing to minimize stress on their rapidly developing bodies. Make use of yoga mats, gym flooring, or carpets to minimize slipping or sliding when doing exercises.

  2. Low stable platforms

    We will make use of 1 - 2 low, stable platforms. Aerobic platforms, steppers, and garden pavers are excellent options that are relatively easily accessible. I also make use of scrap wood (with grip tape on top), insulation foams (taped together with duct tape), or puzzle mats (taped together with duct tape, with yoga mat on top).

  3. A long pole

    We will use 1 long pole to introduce puppies stepping over something. I use a long uncut PVC pipe in the video, because I happened to have one leftover. Other options can be a broom handle, curtain rod, garden stake, or even an old garden hose. Make sure to weigh down the pole on both ends (e.g., with towels or sandbags) to prevent the pole from rolling.

  4. Cookies

    For my puppies, I use a portion of their regular meals for cookies. This means that the “cookies” are just their regular kibbles. However, you can use any cookies (e.g., kibbles, cheese, treats) your puppy likes.