Your Golden Retriever turns your Pinterest perfect backyard into a muddy mess everyday. Those agility sets you bought at the pet store cost $300+ and don’t look so good with your landscaping.
Perhaps you’ve been searching the internet for some ideas on how to make your dog’s own backyard playground, but everything you’ve found is either way too complicated, or it just doesn’t quite go with your overall theme and feel. Your dog needs to be mentally stimulated, or he’ll just dig up all your flowers, or chew up your patio furniture.
You don’t have to own expensive equipment or a backyard that does not match your home’s outdoor theme. Just get creative and start crafting your dog’s very own backyard!
With these 15 DIY dog playground ideas, your backyard will not only look Instagram-worthy but you’ll also keep your dog entertained for hours. Each of these DIY dog playground ideas costs less than $100 and can be made in less than a weekend, so you don’t have to worry about ruining your existing backyard setup.
Whether you’re looking to revamp the park, or to find a new one, we hope that you’ll find one that fits your style and your dog’s level of energy. No more sacrificing aesthetics for happiness!
#1: Multi-Level Adventure Playground (Small Breed Paradise, Zero Boring Days)
Your hairless terrier is proudly standing on a red platform. Three fluffy dogs found their favorite zones in 15 minutes. Can you find the dogs’ favorite zones? Enjoy and have fun.
Small breeds love this playground. Can easily be made in a 15 x 15 space. I built the low platforms out of 2×4 lumber. I purchased a blue tunnel from a kiddie pool that had been cut in half. I painted the red ramps for $18 on paint plus some scraps of wood.
It’s fun to have a variety of heights to keep your different personality dogs happy. For the shy dog you can have an area off the ground where they can watch their kingdom from 12 inches up. A ground level tunnel is great for the confident dogs. Open grass area for the zoomies and speed demons.
I will need three zones: one for climbing, one for hiding, one for running. I would like to have a platform of some sort near the fence so I can watch the show from the windows and I think it would be fun to have a tunnel under a shade tree in the summer. I would like to leave 8 feet of a straight away for a good run.
This combo of surfaces keeps boredom at bay. The grass feels great against bare paws. The wood of the platform gives paws something grippy to walk on and the tunnel is mysterious and dark so stimulating.
Check for bugs daily before play time starts. Hose the platforms once a week to remove dirt. Replace the painted sides once a year. They will eventually get faded. Every now and then switch out the treats under the tunnel.
If you live in a multi-dog household, then you know that there needs to be some spacing rules. Don’t put water bowls in the same corner of a room. Small dogs need their own space in which they can sit, apart from the jumpers.
Do you want to give your backyard more personality? Try making your own accessories to dress up your photo shoots. Paint the platforms in colors that match your fence. Or, string some solar lights to dress up your backyard for play time at night.
Action tip: Start with one platform and one tunnel. Add obstacles as you get more confident.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @misskittysdogresort
#2: Beach Paradise Play Zone (Indoor Pool Deck Setup, Year-Round Active Fun)
Bailey’s owner turned her basement into a tropical beach! Can you believe this was done for under $400? Check out the sand, the lounge chairs with stripes and the blue umbrella!
The layout is 15×15 feet. I filled it with 8 bags of play sand so it felt cushiony on their joints when they’re zooming around. I put two mini beach chairs ($25 each from a craft store) along with a beach umbrella for kids ($35). I did a removable pool backdrop with these mural decals ($60).
Your dog loves the feel of the sand under his paws. It feels different from carpet. It scratches their itching paws. It burns energy in a dog that is stuck inside all winter. No muddy paws to clean up.
A water station is in each corner of the room. Each station has a large stainless bowl that weighs 2 pounds when filled with water. The bowls are heavy enough that they won’t tip when the dogs play with them. I need to refill them twice a day. I also have some frozen dog treats for the dogs to enjoy this summer.
These striped chairs are also photo props! And will make your Instagram posts look like you just came home from vacation. The neighbors think you hired a designer when really you built it over the weekend.
Rotate the toys that you bury for him in the sand every week and hide his favorite treats in the sand 3 inches down. He’ll dig and sniff in the sand for up to 20 minutes. A great activity for a rainy day. If you have a dog, you will want to make this DIY dog house for him/her to play outside.
Quick tip: Vacuum sand is usually a daily task. I use our shop vac to get all of the sand off of the beach area. Usually 5 minutes.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @ricco_red_coccapoo
#3: Multi-Level Platform Playground (Rustic Wood Design, Confidence-Building Course)
My dog thinks he’s climbed Mount Everest when he stands at the top of this elevated dog platform. This multi-level playground can be used to build muscle and confidence in your dog as they navigate the wooden steps and structures. The main platform is 18 inches off the ground with a ramp on one side. The dog platform has a roof over top for shade.
I would like a layout of an elevated area in the corner of my yard. If we built it using pressure treated 2×6 boards. Say 20×20 feet and about 4×6 feet high (this is kind of what I have in my head). I would like a 30 degree ramp on one side of about 3 feet wide that will make it easy to climb up. What would the cost be with footings about 12 inches deep (so it would not wobble) and I would estimate I would need posts to hold the thing up every 4 feet or so. I would guess the cost would be around $180 from my local lumber yard. (We already have the yard.)
He uses this ramp for a couple of reasons. First of all, he uses it to go up for leg work. Secondly, he uses it to jump down for agility. And third, he likes to rest in the shade underneath it between rounds. I have watched him sprint 30 feet, hit the top of the ramp, stand on top of the world for a few seconds and then leap off for another lap. What a great way to burn off energy so I can enjoy a quiet evening inside away from the destroyed couch cushions. One of these days, I will have to take him for a ride in the car. These backyard enrichment ideas go great with his training treats after a course.
On the ramp, top with horizontal wood slats spaced 3 inches apart. This provides traction and prevents slipping. Paint the ramp with outdoor stain, the same color as your fence, every 2 years.
Add digging pit beside the platform. Fill sandbox 3×3 feet with play sand. Bury rope toys 6 inches deep for him to dig once a week. This routine will become his favorite daily ritual. Add homemade training rewards in his fun. This will help with the obstacles.
Pro tip: Get some solar stake lights for around the platform and he can have the course until 8 PM (summer evenings) without stubbing his toe.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @topguard_kennels
#4: PVC Pipe Adventure Course (Colorful Ball Pit Finale, Full Agility Training)
No better way to feel like a star than to watch your dog run through a tunnel, Sprinting over a hurdle and landing in a rainbow ball pit!
Create the entire set-up in just 20×20 space. Start with three jumps using PVC pipes, and add weave poles made from wood stakes. Add a tunnel made from kiddie pool tubes and a ball pit with plastic play balls. Total cost is about $150 for materials and you can have it all built in a weekend.
If you are training your dog agility then you want to incorporate the obstacle sequence teaches real agility skills in your dog’s training program so he learns skills to do the moves at the competition. Not only does he learn focus and discipline, the obstacle sequence helps to create a reward zone at the end of the course for him. When he finishes his run he knows he gets to play. Check out these agility training tips for obstacle spacing.
I usually cover the area with rubber playground mats so the kids don’t get hurt when jumping. I also cover the area with the mats so the grass doesn’t get soggy from the puddles when the kids are playing. Each 2×2 mat costs around $8 at the hardware store and you’ll need 25 of them.
Rotate some obstacles weekly to keep things interesting. Move the tunnel entrance to the left. Raise the jump heights. Spread out the weave poles. Same space feels brand new. For more outside dog play areas, check out these creative dog run ideas that complement agility courses.
Try this: The obstacle numbers are painted in different colors. This way your dog learns the order of the obstacles in the exercises. The training sessions will be easier.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @millie_spicy_chihuahua
#5: Grass-Topped Tire Bridge Playground (Budget Agility Station That Doubles as Garden Art)
My dog only sniffs the tire steps once. Then he bounds to the top. He puts four paws on the grass platform and surveys the yard like a king.
This is my do-it-yourself tire bridge made from 6 stacked tires with turf-topped platforms. It cost me $45 for remnants of artificial grass I picked up at home stores. The tires were free, of course. Stacked two tires per column with two 2×6 wood planks screwed together with 3 inch deck screws, and topped with pieces of cut grass.
Space requirement: This is 8 feet long and 3 feet wide. This is a great size for medium to large dogs. With smaller dogs you can lower the tires to make it easier for them to climb. Place it near your fence for a fun way to entertain your dog.
The grass surface gives the traction so your dog doesn’t slip. No raw wood splinters. The tires absorb the impact when he leaps down. Your neighbors may see art, not dog equipment.
He walked to the end of the pier and climbed up to the end of the beam to get a better view. He was practicing balance walking on the beam. He used up his energy here and not digging a hole somewhere else to play in. Meanwhile I sat in the kitchen and drank my coffee looking out the kitchen window at him.
Add some DIY fence ideas to contain your play zone, and toss in some PVC weave poles for variety. Every week, change up what obstacles you set up for your dog to work. Same space, fresh challenges.
Pro tip: Drill drainage holes in the bottom of each tire. It helps to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in the tire.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @jokerthemittelspitz
#6: Natural Wood Agility Training House (Backyard Centerpiece, Built-In Obstacle Course)
The Lab leaps through the 2-foot arch, back down, loops the back wall for weave practice and then collapses for a shade rest inside.
This is a 15×20-inch wood playground house. The arched entrance can be used as a jump-through obstacle. The slope of the roof makes a “tunnel” effect around the sides of the structure. There are three horizontal planks on each of the walls which can be used as weave-pole targets. There is a rest zone and a focus zone all in one.
As you build it from 3/4-inch pine boards in four hours. Six wall planks per side cost $24 at Home Depot. The A-frame roof is made from four 18-inch boards for $16. You can fasten them with 2-inch screws every 6 inches. You needn’t apply paint as the natural wood complements the yard landscaping perfectly just like these 21 Creative DIY Dog House Ideas for Your Dog Friend.
Place it on pea gravel for drainage. This also provides traction. The 12 inches of space underneath will keep your little dogs cool. Your medium dogs can rest in the interior of the 14 inches high interior. Add a removable floor pad and use some of the 14 Creative DIY Elevated Dog Bed Ideas You’ll Love to keep your dog cool in the summer.
We had a huge arch that the dogs could hurdle over without hesitating. I called from the opposite side for them to come back and hide treats inside for a game of scent work.
Pro tip: Drill holes in the corners of the floor for the rain water to drain from the inside in case of any storm.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @woodworkingmylove
#7: Rustic Lean-To Balance Beam (Weathered Wood Agility, Zero-Cost Training)
Your neighbor’s old fence came down last month. Three vertical posts have become your dog’s favorite balance challenge for $0.
One of the posts is at a different angle (different picture) There are three weathered wood posts set in a lean-to configuration. There is one vertical post that is 6 feet tall. There are two diagonal posts that cross at different angles. At the base of the structure is a tire swing.
Secure the post in the ground 18″ deep. Attach the diagonal beams at the top and the mid-point. Add the tire, 3′ off the ground for climbing practice. The rustic look is paint free and blends in nicely in the back yard.
He walks on the angle beam 8 times a day. Balances on the edge of the beam to build his core strength. He also likes to swing through the tire opening.
I place this item near my dog house setup so that the dog can lay on it and play. It’s great for an area that you want to train your puppy to stay out of as well. The surface is multi angled so different muscle groups are challenged every time.
Inspect bolts for tightness monthly. Replace rope loops once a year. Hose down after rain to remove slippery algae. Wood grips paws better than painted wood.
Shy horse rescues start walking the low diagonal beam. She graduates to the vertical in 3 weeks. Now she has enough confidence to climb the tire!
Try this: Place some peanut butter at the top of the connection point of the two pieces. He should learn quickly to climb up to get a taste of that peanut butter.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @moirabuchanan
#8: PVC Ball Pit Play Zone (Mental Stimulation Meets Agility Training)
Max is very excited about his new ball pit. His owner built a 4 foot kiddie pool into a corner of her 20 x 20 yard yard for Max to play in. Every morning he spends 15 minutes digging for his treats in the pool. We haven’t seen any boredom behaviours since we installed it.
A day or so to set up is all that is required for this fun and simple toy. Simply fill a plastic kiddie pool with the hollow PVC balls, bury a few of your dog’s favorite toys/treats beneath the balls, and add a few low jumps to the perimeter to make it more challenging for your dog to search for her toys. She can climb and leap around in one small area!
This is great when it’s raining and we can’t walk. You get tired of sniffing through 200 balls fast. Climbing uses muscles. He goes to sleep for 2 hours after 20 minutes of play.
Put a ball pit by the fence (this will help it stay put). Add a 2×4 balance beam going into the ball pit. Put water bowls 5 feet away from the pit and on concrete pads. Rotate hidden toys weekly for added interest. See below for these DIY dog toy ideas.
If you have more than one dog, you need two pits. I’ve got big dogs so they get 8 inch balls. I would recommend the smaller dogs get 6 inch balls. In the winter, you might want to bring the pit into the garage.
Hide these easy recipes from your canine friends…those frozen treats for summer cooling. Shy rescues gain confidence and search safely. Hyperactive pups focus their energy.
Quick win: Bury three treats tonight and watch your dog’s problem-solving skills kick into action.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @woofdriver2
#9: Natural Log Obstacle Course (Multi-Level Adventure Play, Full-Yard Transformation)
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I built this pergola frame with 8 inch diameter cedar posts set 3 feet into the ground. The crossbeams span 12 feet. We plan to put it up for the summer to shade the kids as they sprint around. Attached to the beam are blue rings on chains that they can jump to. The rings can be adjusted from 12 inches to 36 inches off the ground depending on their skill level. I have some natural stumps (6, 12 and 18 inches) that I use as stepping platforms.
Three main zones flow together: A 25-foot straightaway lets your dog run up to full speed before the jumps. Warm up your dog on the entrance flat gravel sprint, rest him at the center obstacle area (logs, rings, balance beams), or head to the far end of the ring for a rest under the shade. The ring is fenced with chain link and is 6 feet tall so even the biggest jumpers stay inside the ring.
Gravel surface Instantly drains after rain. No mud tracks in your house. You just have to spread three inches of gravel and rake it once a month. The wooden platforms need to be sealed with some sort of sealant every year as the weather wears them down. Check the bolts once a quarter to make sure nothing is wobbly. It fits in well with the 10 DIY dog food recipes for your furry farmer friends, and a homestead look or the 15 creative DIY dog costumes for any occasion for your backyard training photo op.
She could master the ring in 2 weeks. Now she can complete laps in 30 seconds flat. My neighbours think I have built a kid’s playset.
Pro tip: Start by placing logs on the ground level only. After your dog has practiced the course without the logs for 10 days, you can start adding the height obstacles.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @pioneerloghomes
#10: Tire Obstacle Course Adventure Zone (Natural Training Ground, Zero-Cost Setup)
In 8 seconds flat, Max bounds up the salvaged tractor tires, leaps from tire to tire, and then collapses in his shaded rest spot. Your gym membership? Never used. His obstacle course is in his backyard.
You will need 12-15 large tires in your zone. Take 3 tires and stack them on top of each other to make a climbing pyramid. Lay 6 flat on the ground for jumping practice. Lay 3 up-right to use as weave poles. You will be using 15 tires for the whole zone. It is cost free if you ask your repair shop for free tires. Paint the tires black so it looks like your fence. Arrange them in a 20 x 15 foot area in your yard.
Fill the tire centers with pea gravel so they will drain after a rain. I anchor the bottom tires with 6 inch landscape stakes. No mud puddles, no dirty paw prints! The rubber surface gives better grip to wet paws, and your dog will run the course rain or shine!
Create three zones: Flat tire jumps closer to your house, stacked climbing tires in the middle, and upright weave tire at the far end. This is a great layout. It’s also one of the 16 budget-friendly DIY dog run ideas to extend your training area. And add 12 creative DIY dog gate ideas for your home.
After gaining confidence on the lower stacked tires, Bella is now climbing to the top of the three-tier pyramid. My shy rescue dog lost her shyness in two weeks. Some of my neighbors think I build artwork for my yard; it is a full-body workout station that keeps her exercised and mentally sharp.
Start with five flat tires in a straight line. Add one tire every week as your dog masters the levels. You can rotate the course every month to keep things interesting.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @athenanares
#11: Multi-Level Platform Playground (Adventure Heights Meet Ground Play)
My dog has been standing on the top of the platform roof as if she had just conquered Mount Everest. Tail wagging, her tongue is out of her mouth, and she looks happy.
The ramp for this elevated platform combines climbing, jumping and resting all in 12×15 feet. The top deck is 30 inches high with a ramp leading up. Underneath there is space to store toys and a shady resting spot. A 24 inch jump hurdle is placed beside the ramp. Material cost for this elevated platform is about $180 if using pressure-treated lumber and deck screws.
La multi-level approach burns energy fast so you can enjoy a calm evening. Your dog climbs the ramp 15 times. Leaps the hurdle. Crashes underneath in the shade. And that means no destroyed shoes or chewed furniture inside your house.
The frame is built with 2x4s, and the top is 3/4-inch plywood. Anchor the frame to concrete footings that are 12 inches deep. Sand all edges smooth to protect paws. Apply exterior stain to match your fence color so it will look like stylish backyard furniture, rather than dog equipment.
This shaded underneath space is great to sit in during the summer to stay cool. In the winter it will act as a wind block. If you would like to elevate yourself, grab a bed underneath and sit up there during your breaks.
A neighbor thought it was play equipment for kids. Nope. Just a very spoiled golden retriever.
Start off with just the base of the platform and then add obstacles. I would recommend doing this for one element at a time and adding a new element each week.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @_ashleighlaurn
# #12: Multi-Zone Adventure Playground (Compact Footprint, Maximum Play)
Just imagine what your dog sees: a yellow ball on a lush green lawn. Now imagine what you see: a 400 square feet of endless fun and entertainment for your dog. This 20×20 medium playground is just what you are looking for if you have a suburban yard.
The length of my yard is broken into three distinct zones: a sprint track running parallel to the fence, the obstacle course in the center, and a cool down station near the house. The grass provides a natural cushion and drains quickly. Add a 30-foot straight away for zoomies and recall practice using these agility training tips! With practice, you can have your dog sprint from the fence to the patio in 8 seconds!
Build a simple obstacle course out of materials from a hardware store for less than $200. PVC jumps can be made any height from 6 inches to 18 inches high. A-frame ramps use plywood sheets on 2×4 frames. Weave poles are 3 feet apart in their bases. She mastered the course in three weeks. Now she runs it in 45 seconds without treats.
I have placed water stations at both ends so that he does not get dehydrated. The bowls are stainless steel and I have anchored them with concrete pavers, they will not tip over. The shaded tree by the back wall is also a great place for him to rest. I had similar set-ups in some of my outdoor kennels. He does 20 laps in the morning and then crashes in the shade for 2 hours.
It only takes 15 minutes once a week to rake the surfaces and hose the obstacles away. Weatherproof materials stand up to the elements for 5+ years.
Start small. One jump, one tunnel, one straightaway. Add a new obstacle each month to build confidence.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @montyonstage
#13: Multi-Level Adventure Playhouse (Climbing Ramps, Slide Platform, Built-In Agility Course)
Our dog races up the 6-step ramp in 4 seconds and pauses on the covered platform to survey the yard before racing down the opposite side to begin another lap.
It is an elevated playhouse, approximately 12×8 feet with a 7-foot tall peaked roof. The main platform is 4 feet off the ground, accessible by non-slip ramps on both sides of the playhouse. Heart shaped window cut outs (8 inches wide) provide ventilation and character. The playhouse is finished in green and turquoise trim with a natural wood stain. It almost looks like a feature in the garden!
The slide attachment extends 8 feet from the bottom of the platform at a 30-degree angle. Most dogs can learn to slide in 2-3 weeks. Start by throwing treats halfway down the slide, and help your dog gain confidence in climbing up and down on elevated spaces (which will translate into real-world skills like jumping into cars and climbing stairs). Check out our tips for building cozy indoor kennels too!
Because I have no level yard, I installed this on a slight slope. I put 4″ rubber mulch on the bottom for padding, then laid the structure down and put the corner posts in concrete footings (8″ deep) so that it wouldn’t tip when the dogs zoomed in circles. The roof provides shade from the sun during the hottest part of the day (2-3PM) and the dog can take a break on the platform while I refill the bag.
We also throw in some ground level obstacles under the deck. We’ve been using the 1″ PVC Poles Weave Poles that are spaced 24 inches apart. We’ve dug a hole under the platform for the dogs to jump up and enter a tunnel. It is sort of a natural agility sequence to climb, slide, weave, tunnel, repeat. You can see in the video that we throw agility balls in for some more structured fun.
He learned all the tricks in just 3 weeks and he now runs the full circuit before breakfast. Your neighbors probably think you built a playhouse for your kids, but it’s actually your dog’s personal gym.
Start small: Teach him to platform climb first using treats every 2 steps. Once he’s comfortable with that add in the slide part of it.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @elyseeplaygrounds
#14: Natural Canopy Adventure Platform (Multi-Level Treehouse Play, Year-Round Backyard Escape)
Come on boy, you can do it! You run the obstacle course in 45 seconds! You climb the stairs, then run across the platform, and slide down to start again!
I decided to build this medium-size 25×25 natural rustic design to give my kids a new backyard adventure park, elevated platform 4 feet high with wood railing for protection and a slide on one side for easy exit, stairs on the other side for controlled entry, and a hammock underneath for them to rest in the shade after running laps. The cost of lumber, hardware and surface materials is $800.
This dog door works great. He exits out the back door into a 30 foot long straightaway where he likes to zoomie. He goes to the platform to climb on, then goes down into the tunnel, then back up to the hammock to relax when he’s tired. It’s a great way to burn off energy so that he doesn’t get bored and start tearing up the furniture!
Cover the ground around the jumping platform with 6 inches of mulch. This helps to cushion their joints while they’re jumping. The tree branches give them natural shade year-round. No need for a pergola. Plant safe herbs like mint around the platform. They love the smell and getting their snout in there. Check out these enrichment ideas for rest stations.
Install a weighted stainless steel water bowls at the top of your steps so your dog doesn’t get dehydrated during the 20-minute play session. This is a great idea especially if you have two dogs. I also recommend putting one at the bottom of the stairs so your dog can drink while you’re playing with the other dog. Make sure the platform does not tip over during rough play. I used concrete footings to anchor the platform into the ground. This is a good idea if you have multiple dogs. I put the elevated platform in my dog’s play area. My climber doesn’t climb up there to sniff around. However, my other dog does enjoy sniffing up there.
With once a week maintenance, it takes about 15 minutes to rake the mulch, see if the platform needs stabilization, move the buried toys in the base area of the house, and wait for a rainy day when the slide will drain all of the water away so that your dog can play and not become a mud monster. Winter snow can provide new and exciting climbing experiences on the same old structure.
It is also a relaxing place for humans to spend some time in the outdoors and kids can watch it from the top deck. It is a piece of art for your backyard. Your neighbors will think you have a backyard garden art and not realize it is your dog’s personal gym. Look at some other creative outdoor setups and enjoy style integration.
Try this: Start at the lowest possible platform height for your puppy, and raise the height of the platform 6 inches each year.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @tinyhavenspaces
#15: Natural Treehouse Play Platform (Multi-Level Adventure Zone, Built-In Climbing)
Watching the squirrel from the ground is not so exciting. This wooden platform is easy to install. Its design allow it to wrap around existing trees for climbing fun.
It’s about 6’ by 8’ and 3 feet high. It has a slide on it. He climbs the stairs up, then slides down. The railings are vertical (wood) so he can’t fall off. Plus, he can look out the railing and peer into the yard. It was only $400 for the lumber and another $80 for the slide. I only had to build it for 2 weekend days.
Put it under a big tree for built-in shade coverage. Your dog will thank you when his paws don’t get wet in the rain or in the summer when the platform is cool and breezy. Let him run around on the platform without you worrying about taking up your yard space. We have a few ideas on how to make your own dog agility course with the platform on the ground. Weave poles on one side and a tunnel underneath for multi-level action.
I’d suggest building stairs with a 6-inch rise so you can easily reach all the joints, and anchor the posts in concrete footings 18 inches deep so they don’t wobble around. If you want a shaded area to rest in nearby, see our list of 7 Charming DIY Houses for Your Outdoor Pup for some great ideas.
She conquered the stairs in 2 days. Now slides down 20 times each morning. The neighbors think we have built a kid’s playground — joke’s on them.
Tip: This step may seem simple, but it’s important. Scatter some treats on the platform so that he starts to associate climbing up on the platform with a reward.
📸 Photo credit: Instagram @umagurianamarcenaria
Your Dream Dog Paradise Awaits
You’ve got a ton of amazing ideas for your backyard. Go nuts and turn it into the ultimate pup playground.
If you have a dog, then you know how important your dog’s yard is. From updating it to make it dog friendly to adding a DIY dog ramp for older dogs and making your yard look great, here are some of the best DIY dog ramp and washing station ideas to have a perfect yard for your dog. Also, learn how to make a DIY fence for a budget.
1. Make a favorite playground setup to call your own. 2. Capture your pup’s happy barks and zoomies and you’ll forget you spent hours making it! Which of these fun DIY dog playgrounds would you like to build?
Amr Mohsen is a software engineer who traded his keyboard for a leash — at least on weekends. His love for dogs inspired him to share what he learns as a dog owner and enthusiast, bringing a detail-oriented, research-driven perspective to every article he writes. If it’s about dogs, he’s probably already looked it up twice.
