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Basic Dog Agility Equipment
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There are many different types of dog agility equipment that may be part of an agility course. The obstacles that you use may depend on a competition or whatever you happen to want to put in your backyard. However, it helps to know what items are commonly used in this type of training, so you know what to build or select when purchasing objects from a store.
The following is common dog agility equipment used in the sport:
Jumps – These are available in a variety of forms and sizes, such as:
- Tire jumps – A tire is suspended and the canine must clear it by leaping through.
- Bar jumps – This can be a single jump or a series of them. The competitors must clear the bar without knocking it off.
- Panel jumps –Panels that touch the ground must be leapt over.
Weave poles – This dog agility equipment varies in length but is typically comprised of 6 – 12 poles. They are usually colored and are fixed to the ground. Poles are spaced in close proximity, about 19 inches – 25 inches apart. Spacing depends on how advanced the competition is. Your companion weaves in and out of each pole and enters on the right side of the first one. He must weave through all without skipping any.
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