Basic Home Agility Kits

[Kelly_Louise]

Hi guys,

I'd like to get Sasha a basic agility kit for Christmas – I think she'd really enjoy it, and I'd really enjoy training her to use it.

The only one I can find is this one (at many various pet outlets):

http://www.petsplus.com.au/pet-shop.asp?id=1536

However just wanted to know if anyone knows of any other ones I could have a look at please, or if that would be my only choice?

Thanks!

Edited November 25, 2009 by Kelly_Louise

[Kavik]

I've only found another one in the USA:

http://www.affordableagility.com/agilityinbag.htm

Have you ever trained any of the agility equipment before?

[Kelly_Louise]

No I haven't - but it would just be for back yard use, nothing too strenuous. Sasha's temperament would not be suited to public agility groups at this point.

I was hoping a basic kit would be okay for us to use in the backyard.

Thanks for the link, will definitely have a look

[W Sibs]

Funny.. I came across this, just this morning!!!

critter cottage

[Kelly_Louise]

Yes that's the only one I can find too... one is an Agility set, one an Obstacle course - the only difference being one has a round tunnel, one has a square tunnel. I was just hoping there might be more brands to choose from. I guess if she shows alot of interest we could make some other equipment ourselves.

Thanks for all your input

[Serket]

I just looked on ebay and there's stacks of stuff if you live in the US or the UK or want to pay hundreds in shipping not a single listing in Australia for agility equipment of any kind - tunnels, weave poles, jumps, etc.

[Vickie]

How tall is Sasha KL? Those tunnels are usually not very big & quite flimsy, so they may be quite difficult for her.

Jumps are pretty easy & cheap to make, as are basic weave poles. A big box can also substitute as a tunnel for beginner stuff.

Where in Sydney are you? I am in the Hawkesbury if you are close you are welcome to bring her over here to get her started, I have all the gear except AFrame & Dogwalk (working on those ).

Edited November 26, 2009 by Vickie

[Kelly_Louise]

How tall is Sasha KL? Those tunnels are usually not very big & quite flimsy, so they may be quite difficult for her.

Jumps are pretty easy & cheap to make, as are basic weave poles. A big box can also substitute as a tunnel for beginner stuff.

Where in Sydney are you? I am in the Hawkesbury if you are close you are welcome to bring her over here to get her started, I have all the gear except AFrame & Dogwalk (working on those ).

Sash is pretty tall, she comes to about mid thigh on me. She has looooong legs! I've just sent some enquiries to some agility equipment makers in the US - they seem to be much better quality. If they are too expensive I might enlist OH to make some basic gear for her. He loves making things LOL.

I am in the Liverpool area, and that is such a lovely offer Vickie - thank you. However, the biggest problem I have is that Sash does not travel well in the car (5 - 10 minutes is max before the vomitting starts ) - I think it has something to do with her past as I don't believe it is car sickness, she gets so anxiety ridden. But we're working on that slowly. When I said her temperament is not suited to a public agility group - I mean that she is quite frightened in new situations with groups of new people and dogs. I have no doubt she would acclimatise to that after a few weeks (like she has to her obedience group), but she is terrible offlead (if she was afraid she would try to run away) and a bit of a social nutter - once she is comfortable she loves all dogs to the extreme!!! Kills them with kindness and licking!! I've seen lots of photos of your crew and set up in the photo forum and have no doubt Sash would be in heaven - maybe one day when she is travelling better she'd love to have a visit!

I guess I just something different for her that she will enjoy and keep her mind active and learning, while getting physical exercise too. She learns SO fast, it's insane. Gotta keep the challenges coming