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Has anyone ever made agility obstacles? I have a big backyard and would be interested in making obstacles to introduce to Finn. Does anyone have any advice on a practical (ie inexpensive) way to do so? I eventually want to get him into classes, but, I'd like to get him introduced sooner than that. His advanced obedienced training classes start in June, and, last 8 weeks. So, it'll be after that that I get him into agility or flyball classes.
Thanks, Dogz!
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& Gigi
I have no idea. But Gigi's trainer made a lot of those obstacles...like the jump stand (or whatever they are called) and it's cheaper to make it themselves.
Speaking of flyball, I saw that on TV the other day and think it's so cool.
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Yeah, flyball looks like it would be so much fun!
Thanks, Dogz!
"...when does sometimes turn into all the time...." Joe Pisapia
"We all start off as strangers, it's where we end up that counts." Jennifer Beals, Four Rooms
"And I find it kind of funny...I find it kind of sad...The dreams in which I’m dying Are the best I’ve ever had" Tears for Fears, Mad World
"The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that's wrong with the world" Dr Paul Farmer
Spoil the Sheltie
Hmmm I don't know how you'd go about making a whole obstacle course but I made Mickey a jump. I took two cement blocks and these sticks we use for the garden to keep the tomato plants up. I lay the stiucks down horizontally on top of the blocks. Then I took the plastic basketball net we have and lay it down horizontally a good distance away. Those were his jumps.
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http://www.dog-play.com/agility/agilitye.html
This site has several tips for making different types of equipment.
*Thanks Ashley*
I still want a hoola-hoop
Just a bit of advice as far as making agility obstacles go, try to stay away from things like the contact equipment (teeter, bridge, a-frame) as well as the weaves, as those are obstacles that should be taught to both you and the dog by a trained professional or someone who has a good deal of experience in agility.
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