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Provide interactive fun and exercise for the family dog with this agility starter kit. Agility training is a popular dog sport that can be learned relatively quickly. The kit comes complete with the supplies needed to perform the following agility tests: weave poles, high jump, open tunnel, and pause box. On command, the dog must accomplish the tests by racing against the clock or other dogs. The agility tests keep the dog's senses sharpened, body properly exercised, and brain occupied. In addition, it enhances the bond between dog and human.
Supplies include a 32-inch-wide high jump that adjusts to 34 inches high, an open tunnel that measures 24 by 24 by 48 inches, a 34-inch square pause box, and six weave poles that measure 36 inches high and are spaced 20 inches apart. Setup and usage instructions, game rules, a stopwatch, award ribbons, and a start and finish line, as well as a dog-agility training-tips booklet are also included. Designed for outdoor use, the portable kit requires a grassy area for setup and play.
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This kit contains a portable obstacle course which is fun and easy to use. It comes with weave poles, high jump, open tunnel, pause box, start/finish line, stop watch, award ribbons, set up and usage instructions , game rules and more.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
151 of 155 people found the following review helpful
I thought that purchasing this kit would be an inexpensive way to start training my dogs in agility. However the tunnel is too short and lightweight, the jump is a joke for anything bigger than a maltese, and the weavepoles are nothing special. The rest is silly stuff, like red nylon to creat a "pause box" and red, white and blue ribbons to let kids run their own "Agility Show."n So I really don't use the kit at all.
There is no cheap way to start training your pet for agility. But you can save money by buying PVC piping to build a variety of jumps, by sawing off the bottom of an old plastic trashcan to create a short, but sturdy tunnel, and by using a flat wooden bench to create a table or "pause box." The best way to start agility is to join a training club or class led by a knowledgeable instructor who has their own high quality equipment.
There is no cheap way to start training your pet for agility. But you can save money by buying PVC piping to build a variety of jumps, by sawing off the bottom of an old plastic trashcan to create a short, but sturdy tunnel, and by using a flat wooden bench to create a table or "pause box." The best way to start agility is to join a training club or class led by a knowledgeable instructor who has their own high quality equipment.
72 of 76 people found the following review helpful
I have a 45lb, 1-year-old Australian Shepherd and I wanted to see if she would be interested in agility before I invested more time and money into it, so this set seemed perfect. I also have a 65lb lab mix who likes to join in the fun.
THE PROS:
It is compact and stores easily when not in use, unlike professional agility equipment. It is simple to set up and easy to use. It's fun - my dog took to it right away and we have a great time training and running around with it. It lets us practice some basic agility commands and showed me that my dog LOVES the idea of agility. Oh, and even my 65lb lab likes to take a run through the tunnel once in awhile.
THE CONS:
Well, you get what you pay for, right? One run through the tunnel, and there are little holes from my dogs nails everywhere on it (she's 45lbs remember). The tunnel is quite short (compared to professional ones)and a very thin material, but other than the cosmetic damage from her nails, I think it will still hold up for use. None of the materials are very sturdy or strong, but I haven't had any huge fall-throughs yet in the 5-6 times we've used it. The weave poles and the tunnel are the only two things I really like to use...sure, maybe if I had kids they could use the ribbons and such, but they aren't of much use to me.
OVERALL: I'm happy with the purchase! I hoped it would be a little sturdier and challenging, but at least now I know that agility is something my dog and I can have fun doing seriously, so now we can look into purchasing/building some more intense obstacles and joining a club. If you're looking to have some fun with your dog and not being too serious, then this is perfect! If you are looking to get this because you just bought a Border Collie and you want he/she to be an agility star, then I would recommend skipping this and heading straight to a training ring.
THE PROS:
It is compact and stores easily when not in use, unlike professional agility equipment. It is simple to set up and easy to use. It's fun - my dog took to it right away and we have a great time training and running around with it. It lets us practice some basic agility commands and showed me that my dog LOVES the idea of agility. Oh, and even my 65lb lab likes to take a run through the tunnel once in awhile.
THE CONS:
Well, you get what you pay for, right? One run through the tunnel, and there are little holes from my dogs nails everywhere on it (she's 45lbs remember). The tunnel is quite short (compared to professional ones)and a very thin material, but other than the cosmetic damage from her nails, I think it will still hold up for use. None of the materials are very sturdy or strong, but I haven't had any huge fall-throughs yet in the 5-6 times we've used it. The weave poles and the tunnel are the only two things I really like to use...sure, maybe if I had kids they could use the ribbons and such, but they aren't of much use to me.
OVERALL: I'm happy with the purchase! I hoped it would be a little sturdier and challenging, but at least now I know that agility is something my dog and I can have fun doing seriously, so now we can look into purchasing/building some more intense obstacles and joining a club. If you're looking to have some fun with your dog and not being too serious, then this is perfect! If you are looking to get this because you just bought a Border Collie and you want he/she to be an agility star, then I would recommend skipping this and heading straight to a training ring.
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
I have done a lot of dog training but I have never trained in agility before and was looking to teach my dogs something new. I have enjoyed using the tunnel inside during the heat of the summer to train my dogs and give them an activity to do. Once they got the idea, they really enjoyed it. I am eager to try the other equipment outside now that the temperature has cooled. This product could have gotten a higher rating but the instruction manual was terrible. The teaching methods in the training manual go against a dog's natural instinct. I would recommend buying a book or researching the proper way to train for agility than to rely on the instruction manual.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent
My niece loved it. Easy to setup. Great exercise for the dog. I'm glad I gave this as a gift. She was surprised and happy.
Published 2 months ago by PLM
Great product
I bought this for my grandkids to use when they come over so they and our dog could run off some energy in the backyard and they love it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by S. Morales
Excellent fun
I had as much fun as they did. It was very easy to set up. I look forward to practicing each night.
Published 12 months ago by A. Benson
Probably for small dogs only.
Well...it was fun while it lasted...but my beagle/coonhound mix pretty much destroyed the equipment in a couple of weekends. (I bought it for when we go camping... Read more
Published 16 months ago by E. A. Heckman
Great Kit for Small Dogs
I have a 20 pound beagle that I've put through this course a few times. It's the perfect size for her, probably not too great for a dog much larger (as others have noted). Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mike W
Dog agility
Received item in a timely manner, well packaged, and good service. Great for beginners and overall fun.
Published 19 months ago by KK
Great Starter Kit
This is an inexpensive dog agility starter kit for less than $40! It is made cheaply (and the cost savings are handed down so it's not a bad thing) and has four separate activities... Read more
Published 20 months ago by J.W.
Agility Starter Kit
My dog loved this. For the price it is well worth it. The poles could be more sturdier. I like how small it breaks down to. We take it camping.
Published 20 months ago by Lori
Can't Beat This Buy!
I bought this set, even though some of the reviews mentioned it was cheap -- but for the price, I figured, what the heck. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Alicia V
DOG AGILITY STARTER KIT IS WORTH IT
THIS IS A GREAT STARTER KIT WHICH INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS THAT REALLY HELP TO TRAIN YOUR DOG. SOME OF MY FAVORITE IDEAS WERE TO SHRINK THE TUNNEL SO THE DOG CAN EASILY GET THRU AND... Read more
Published 20 months ago by MUMZ
