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not to be rude, but the tunnel you got, that i see in the pics, are a kind that kids would use, i would get that for 20 but i guess it includes the weaves, so i guess that might be ok of a deal. MY agility equiment cost under 50 bucks, I made all of it myself, I have 7 jumps,1 tire jump, tetter totter, table, tunnel (i got for free), weves (12) but 2 sets, and alot of other. so if you want to spent time making your own you can get alot better deals
I have a few home-made obstacles for Autumn. I have them low to the ground since her back is bad and she can't jump much. I have a jump made from 3-foot wood dowels, two on each side and one going across, you could even put nails in different spots for different heights. I have a small hula hoop(tire) that I hold up with a metal tent stake. For weave poles you can just stick 3-foot wooden rods in the ground and they are only about a dollar each. I have a small tunnel from the toy section of Shopko, its about 6 feet long and cost around $10. I haven't made an a frame or dog walk or anything fancy but it doesn't look that hard if I had some planks. Since I just do this for fun I don't plan to spend much money on fancy equipment either, Autumn doesn't mind.
have you checked this website? :)
http://www.peak.org/~helix/Agility/
I'd be interested to build them if only I had a bigger backyard :p
thats true. it could cause her damage but my dog buster does the agility w/ three legs. He is good too. ;)
I would be worried that agility would put stress on Jesse's back leg. Agility is very physically demanding. If you are just doing some at-home activity I suppose that you could set the equipment to suit Jesse's needs, but I wouldn't take lessons or compete because it can be rough on a dog. I know that at the agility screening for mine and Visa's club, they would never pass a three-legged dog because the health risks are too high.
I often see an agility set being sold at dog shows and small pet stores for around $60. It comes with a jump, weaves, a pause box, and a tunnel. If you want high quality equipment though, be prepared to spend! I have three jumps, a 6-pole set of weaves (with guides), a tire, and a tunnel, and that is over $700 worth of equipment right there. Go to as many agility trials as you can and enter the draws. All of my equipment (except the tunnel) was won at agility trials.
Hey Steph, I dont do agility or anything, but I just thought I would let you know, that we do have agility classes here. Michele Davis does them, Emma went to her, and so did, Karen, who is also a PT member, with Holly. She is awsome!! I went to a couple of classes with Emma and Prince, and she was great. Also, I went to an obidience class, and Jim, the guy that I went to, was going to have a agility class, too. I would go to Michele though, if you want you can call her, or she has a grooming and boarding thing over at Tom's town and country. :)