Are you looking for the best dog agility equipment for effective dog agility training? Welcome to the world of Dog Agility — you’re in the right place. Dog Agility is a fun team sport you and your dog can enjoy together, using obstacles like jumps and agility tunnels to build off-leash obedience and confidence.
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Can’t decide what agility equipment you want or need for your dog? No worries — that’s exactly why we’re here to help. A full dog agility course is great to have, but it’s not required to get started with dog agility training at home. First, think about the size of your backyard and what it can comfortably hold. You may choose an 8-foot dog walk instead of a standard 12-foot version, or opt for four single jumps rather than a single and a triple jump setup. Our dog agility jumps are designed so you can easily twist off two of the bottom legs and place two or three jumps close together to practice more advanced skills.
Next, when selecting professional dog agility equipment, consider your dog’s size, speed, and experience level. Many dogs benefit from a mix of jumps, weave poles, and agility tunnels to build confidence and coordination. We use 3/4″ PVC or 1″ PVC for most agility jumps and weave poles. For smaller, lighter dogs, 3/4″ PVC works perfectly and allows you to stretch your budget further while still providing safe, durable equipment.
You can never have enough dog agility equipment or jumps, especially when building a course with backyard dog agility equipment. My wife has 20 agility jumps on her course and still wants more. If space allows, set up a jump chute using eight jumps and keep it separate from your main course for daily practice. With the agility equipment, you can work on straight-line exercises, angled jumps, box drills, circular drills, or even add a tire jump to your pinwheel exercise.
Or is it time to make your big Contact purchase? Select one Contact equipment obstacle that will fit into your space. If you live close enough to us you can come pick it up. If you don’t live close enough for a pickup, we also make hardware kits, jump cups, and weave spikes to help you get started building your own dog agility equipment.
We can help here also! We run a full boarding and doggie day care that uses our agility equipment for dogs to exercise and play on. We can recommend what would work best for your facility or backyard. Just email us
Has your dog had a bad experience on an obstacle? Dog agility equipment such as Mini-equipment are useful tools to rebuild confidence in your dog. Mini-teeter, Mini-Dogwalk or Contact Trainer are great tools to help your dog be confident and happy again. We sell inexpensive training aids to help you build confidence in your dog. Training aids, such as,
All are great tools for retraining experienced dogs or teaching young puppies!
Our product line has expanded to include K9 training equipment for organizations such as USPCA, NAPWDA, and the DOD. In addition to standard equipment, we offer customized dog agility equipment solutions and competition dog agility kits modified for Search and Rescue, Retriever Training, and Drug & Bomb Detection Training. We also sell mini contact equipment designed for dog parks, doggie daycares, campgrounds, and kennel playgrounds.
Nose work for dogs is an exciting new sport for you and your dog. Whether you attend Nose work classes or learn on your own, dogs will amaze you with their Nose work capabilities. Your dog also has the skill to use his nose to work and find just about anything you can hide. However, even with great nose work abilities dogs still need to be trained and guided to search and find what you want.
Nose work utilizes the dog’s natural desire to search, locate, and find food. While the dog is using his nose he is also stimulating his mind, getting exercise, and the bond between handler and dog develop.
Join the fun that Nose work can offer you and your dog.
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Obstacles are categorized into jumps, contacts, and weaves. While having a full training course in your backyard would be ideal, space or budget doesn’t always allow it. If you’re just starting out, what do you buy first? We offer ideas for an agility starter kit using custom dog agility equipment to fit your needs. You can purchase the group shown, choose individual options, or browse our website for inspiration. We’re always happy to help with the details.
We would be happy to offer our professional and experienced insight. As a family, we have been training dogs for over 30 years in obedience, field work, pet manners, and agility for the past 10 years. Just email us
15271 Williamsport Pike, Greencastle, PA 17225
717-597-5076 | brad@carlson-agility.com
