[3neighs]

I would like to set up a small agility course this summer just as a fun way to exercise Opal and Jasper. I've seen basic equipment for sale in dog supply catalogs for around $150 and they seem to be made from PVC piping. Does anyone know if there are any make-your-own instructions out there?

 

[CheyAut]

Yes there are, I bet a google search could help you. My agility club has plans available to it's members to make their own. We make lots of stuff out of PVC

 

[Frenchy]

About the only thing I would not make my self is the tubes/chute the rest is wood or PVC. You can get the PDF file of what dimensions are on the AKC site.
http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/REAGIL.pdf for the rules on Agility.

here is the link to the actual size of the course items

 

[shawbulldogs]

I'm planning on making my own out of PVC pipe this spring. If you have small or toy dogs Meijer and Wal-Mart sell two pretty nice starter agility sets for a good price. The one set has a collapsed tunnel, a pause circle, and a tire style jump it was only $19.99. The other set had a regular tunnel, an adjustable jump and a pause circle(you'd end up with two but oh well) it was $29.99. But they only fit small dogs nothing bigger than a small beagle, or cocker spaniel size dog. I bought one for Jynx, my aussie, but she was too big to fit through the tunnel so I took it back.

 

[3neighs]

If you have small or toy dogs Meijer and Wal-Mart sell two pretty nice starter agility sets for a good price.

Oh, I had no idea! Never would have thought to look there! I did find some instructions on the internet, but will check these stores first. Yes, they would be used for my shih tzu/poodle mixes so they sound perfect. Thanks!

 

[shawbulldogs]

Here are some plans at a decent price.
Dog Agility Equipment Plans - DIY plans for 6 obstacles - eBay (item 280306946758 end time Jan-29-09 14:46:25 PST)