Watch How Daycare Tests Out Dogs’ Athleticism With Hilarious Challenge

Keeping dogs busy at daycare can be challenging, but the internet has loved seeing how a facility in Saskatchewan, Canada, keeps all their pups occupied, while also putting their athleticism to the test.

When letting the dogs run down the hallway towards the outdoor play area, staff at Fella & Fetch decided to mix things up and put some tape across the doorway, creating a makeshift hurdle for the dogs. The idea was a fun way to test out their agility, and it ended up being far more entertaining for the staff, who loved seeing which dogs excelled, and which ones were more reluctant to exert any unnecessary energy.

Miranda Mitchell, the manager and owner of Fella & Fetch, told Newsweek that working with over 100 dogs means “there is never a lack of entertainment,” and the pups really “knocked it out of the park” with this latest challenge. The team are going to have to try harder if they want to really test their abilities.

Footage of the hilarious challenge was shared on TikTok (@fellafetch) on January 19, showing the dogs attempting to leap over the hurdle one by one. Social media certainly loved seeing “the athleticism” of the daycare pups, and the clip has already been viewed more than 2.8 million times and gained over 378,400 likes on TikTok.

Mitchell, from Regina, Canada, said: “Challenges like this are a great way to bond with our pack, and have a good laugh as a team. These puppers never cease to amaze us. You can most certainly see which ones do agility classes outside of daycare or have such a love for their aunties that they couldn’t wait to get to the other side.

“Our all-stars Winston and Honey made it look pretty easy. Although Winston has a ton of energy, we were shocked with how well he cleared it. Murphy also surprised us, she is usually so excited to run down that hallway to get outside to play, but there was no getting her anywhere near the jump.”

The Perks of Agility Training

Agility training encourages dogs to take part in various obstacle courses which judges them on their speed and their accuracy. It can include jumping over hurdles, weaving through poles, tackling elevated walkways and jumping over A-frame structures.

Not only does it provide the dog with good exercise, but VCA Animal Hospitals suggests that it helps dogs use their natural instincts by chasing after what they want (usually a treat). They have to be nimble and swift around a course to get what they want, usually with very little room for error, which perfectly stimulates their love of hunting and chasing after prey.

High-energy dogs are bound to love agility, and having their owner on the course with them will prove to be a positive bonding exercise for both parties. As explained by VCA Animal Hospitals, dogs rely on their owner for guidance when tackling the obstacles, which can help facilitate general obedience too.

While Mitchell was surprised to see how reluctant some of the dogs were to jump over the tape, she added that it was “a great opportunity to work on their confidence” and encourage them to take the leap (quite literally). Even some dogs, who are usually so full of energy and intrigue

How Did TikTok React?

The daycare often shares clips of the dogs on social media, much to the delight of their followers, but the video of their latest challenge has made some of the pups become viral sensations.

“We have been over the moon excited about the positive comments and engagement we’ve received from this video,” Mitchell told Newsweek.

“We truly enjoy every day around here. We are a small, local business so we really aren’t used to getting this much attention, but who can help themselves from getting hooked on all of the cuteness.”

With over 2,000 comments on the viral video already, TikTok users were full of praise for the athletic pups. One comment reads: “got to give it to Winston, 10 out of 10.”

While another person joked: “how does it feel to be working my dream job?”

“Murphy knows a trap when he sees one and no one is changing his mind,” another TikToker responded.

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