Agility Set?

I was considering getting Jesse an agility set. You see, her back leg is going to have problems most likely when she gets older, etc. So, I was wondering about prices for an agility set?-and do you think that it would help her in the future?

Thanks!-Steph and Jes

Agility equipment can be any price, but most of it is over $50.00. Alot of things are up to over $150.00. The agility equipment I have was home made.:) (by me/family). But it also depends on where you get it, how it is made, etc. I actually went on ebay.com and looked at prices there. I did get my tunnel from ebay.:p .

Thanks! I was thinking about making it myself...Do you have instructions that you could lend me?:rolleyes: What type of material(s) did you use, and what all did you make?:D

Steph and Jes

Well I made my table, a-frame, dog walk, teeter, chute, and my jumps, etc. All we really used was wood and pvc poles. And then I would just go on google or something and get a picture of the object and then go by that.:D

All right! I'll check it out, and hopefully build one! Thanks a bunch from Jesse!

Steph and Jes

I have made agility equitment in the past and sold it, but buying agility equitment off the internet can at up to more than $200 for one item, it is an expensive sport.

Thanks! I have to wait until next summer before I build my own though...I have many other projects to work on this summer...

Steph and Jes

I recently saw some agility equipment at Petsmart. I think it was reasonably priced. There were several different pieces, but maybe just buying one or two at a time would be a good option :) I am thinking about buying some pieces for Buster too :D

before you get the agility set i would suggest taking her to agility class, because they know exactly how to get her right exspeciall when there on the teeter its really dangerous unless you have twon people to support them just incase they fall of or get scared. Remember agillity is fun

I made my table, weaves, jumpa, broad jump, tire jump, tetter, and then get a tunnel at grage sales or something i got my tunnel at a really cheap for a buck and it was in decent condition.

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I recently saw some agility equipment at Petsmart. I think it was reasonably priced. There were several different pieces, but maybe just buying one or two at a time would be a good option I am thinking about buying some pieces for Buster too

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How resonable is the pricing, I am completely broke! (Looking for a job) I could buy one piece at a time I guess!

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before you get the agility set i would suggest taking her to agility class, because they know exactly how to get her right exspeciall when there on the teeter its really dangerous unless you have twon people to support them just incase they fall of or get scared. Remember agillity is fun

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Unfortunately, we have none available here:( I don't know if I will do the teeter totter, I am worried that Jes might get hurt!

Thank you everyone!-
Steph and Jes

Petsmart has a $60 set of a jump, weave poles, and a tunnel that I plan on asking for for Christmas. Maybe you could too?

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Petsmart has a $60 set of a jump, weave poles, and a tunnel that I plan on asking for for Christmas. Maybe you could too?

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OMG!:eek: That is amazing! That is one thing besides money for my pick-up and digital camera!!!!!

Thanks for the info!:D
Steph, Jes, and Splinter

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Originally posted by Suki Wingy
Petsmart has a $60 set of a jump, weave poles, and a tunnel that I plan on asking for for Christmas. Maybe you could too?

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Wow! I am definately going to check into that...too bad I couldn't just get the tunnel...I already have 2 sets of weave poles and a couple of jumps.

Not to put a damper on your plans but you might want to reconsider the agility plans with Jesse. Agility is a very demanding sport both on mind and body. Dogs need to be in tip top shape to handle the equipment even the things that you think might be simple like jumps and tunnels can cause the dog some kind of harm, and the contacts and weaves are especially hard on the body. I realize that you want to do what's best for her but in the long run trying to teach her agility could actually make things worse for her in the long run.