“The online learning, with Ducky’s dog reactivity, opened up a lot for us.
This proved attractive for IDPKA Championship titlists Sophie Penson, 18, and her Collie mix Ducky. It’s easy to practice parkour in and around your home, and instruction and virtual titling are available online. Dogs and their owners, stuck at home, couldn’t travel to clubs or classes and were searching for other fun challenges.
This non-competitive sport has been around for about a decade, but its popularity grew amid the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
