Monday, February 19, 2007
LIST of Obstacles used for dog agility
The following is just a list of the obstacles which can be included in a full agility course held in accordance with Kennel Club rules in the UK.
You either want to know, need to know, feel you should know, or can just bookmark this page... just in case you ever need this list!
Should you know all about the Dog Agility Obstacles and want to skip reading this post... then rest assurred that there is no other information included within this article... so you won't miss out on different subjects or points which you may be searching for, within our collection of articles.
Now for the alphabetical list of obstacles...
A-frame [or ramp]
This consists of two broad diagonal panels with horizontal slats across them, to give the dog grip, and which are arranged in the shape of an A. The panels are painted a different colour towards the bottom of each side/end... this creates the compulsory 'contact point'. The dog has to climb and descend the A-frame, and must touch the contact area on both sides of the A, otherwise faults are given.
Cloth Tunnel
The cloth or collapsible tunnel has a rigid entrance which extends for approximately two feet. This gives way to a fabric extension which is several feet long, and which the dog has to push through.
Dog Walk
The dog walk consists of a long plank to ascend, a horizontal plank to go along [which is about 5 feet above the ground], followed by another plank to descend. The ascent and descent planks are painted like the ones of the A-frame, and the same compulsory contact points must be touched - or faults are given.
Jump
Jumps, or hurdles, consist of two wing sections supporting a pole or poles that the dog must jump over. As in showjumping, faults are incurred if the poles are knocked off.
Long Jump
Long jumps consist of several low wooden elements which are spaced a few inches apart and with a gradual height rise. Marker poles denote the corners.
Pause box
A pause box is an area measuring a minimum of four yards square. This area is normally indicated by four vertical poles. This is required for team relay events, or pairs trials.
Rigid Tunnel
The rigid tunnel is about two feet in diameter. It can be a variety of different lengths, and assembled in a variety of shapes.
See-saw
The seesaw, sometimes called the 'teeter' is a long plank with a central pivot which causes it to tip over as the dog goes over the middle point. There are compulsory contact points, as in the A-frame and Dog Walk, but in addition the dog MUST wait for the see-saw plank to touch the ground before it continues.
Spread
Spreads consist of two jumps which are placed closely together. The jump nearest to where the dog takes off will be LOWER than the second half of the jump.
Table
The table needs good control. The dog must come to a stop on the table [from a flat out run] and must remain in a down position on the table for a count of a certain number of seconds before continuing its round.
Tyre
The tyre consists of a metal frame with a tyre mounted into the frame, which the dog must jump through. Most tyres are fully height adjustable.
Wall
The wall consists of plastic 'bricks' [like the ones you will see in the puissance in showjumping] which are easily dislodged so the dogs will not hurt themselves.
Water Jump
There will be a standard 'jump' set between two troughs filled with water... the dog must jump the entire obstacle.
Weave Poles
Weave poles are wooden or plastic vertical poles of approximately three foot in height, they are spaced between 18" and 24" apart, and supported by a metal frame. There are usually twelve poles in a sequence. Your dog must enter from the right, with the first pole on his left, and must weave in and out of ALL the poles.
Wishing Well
The wishing well looks just like its name! It consists of a broad and deep wooden or plastic base, with a pole mounted above it, and with struts on each side which support the roof. It is often used as the last jump at finals like Crufts.
You either want to know, need to know, feel you should know, or can just bookmark this page... just in case you ever need this list!
Should you know all about the Dog Agility Obstacles and want to skip reading this post... then rest assurred that there is no other information included within this article... so you won't miss out on different subjects or points which you may be searching for, within our collection of articles.
Now for the alphabetical list of obstacles...
A-frame [or ramp]
This consists of two broad diagonal panels with horizontal slats across them, to give the dog grip, and which are arranged in the shape of an A. The panels are painted a different colour towards the bottom of each side/end... this creates the compulsory 'contact point'. The dog has to climb and descend the A-frame, and must touch the contact area on both sides of the A, otherwise faults are given.
Cloth Tunnel
The cloth or collapsible tunnel has a rigid entrance which extends for approximately two feet. This gives way to a fabric extension which is several feet long, and which the dog has to push through.
Dog Walk
The dog walk consists of a long plank to ascend, a horizontal plank to go along [which is about 5 feet above the ground], followed by another plank to descend. The ascent and descent planks are painted like the ones of the A-frame, and the same compulsory contact points must be touched - or faults are given.
Jump
Jumps, or hurdles, consist of two wing sections supporting a pole or poles that the dog must jump over. As in showjumping, faults are incurred if the poles are knocked off.
Long Jump
Long jumps consist of several low wooden elements which are spaced a few inches apart and with a gradual height rise. Marker poles denote the corners.
Pause box
A pause box is an area measuring a minimum of four yards square. This area is normally indicated by four vertical poles. This is required for team relay events, or pairs trials.
Rigid Tunnel
The rigid tunnel is about two feet in diameter. It can be a variety of different lengths, and assembled in a variety of shapes.
See-saw
The seesaw, sometimes called the 'teeter' is a long plank with a central pivot which causes it to tip over as the dog goes over the middle point. There are compulsory contact points, as in the A-frame and Dog Walk, but in addition the dog MUST wait for the see-saw plank to touch the ground before it continues.
Spread
Spreads consist of two jumps which are placed closely together. The jump nearest to where the dog takes off will be LOWER than the second half of the jump.
Table
The table needs good control. The dog must come to a stop on the table [from a flat out run] and must remain in a down position on the table for a count of a certain number of seconds before continuing its round.
Tyre
The tyre consists of a metal frame with a tyre mounted into the frame, which the dog must jump through. Most tyres are fully height adjustable.
Wall
The wall consists of plastic 'bricks' [like the ones you will see in the puissance in showjumping] which are easily dislodged so the dogs will not hurt themselves.
Water Jump
There will be a standard 'jump' set between two troughs filled with water... the dog must jump the entire obstacle.
Weave Poles
Weave poles are wooden or plastic vertical poles of approximately three foot in height, they are spaced between 18" and 24" apart, and supported by a metal frame. There are usually twelve poles in a sequence. Your dog must enter from the right, with the first pole on his left, and must weave in and out of ALL the poles.
Wishing Well
The wishing well looks just like its name! It consists of a broad and deep wooden or plastic base, with a pole mounted above it, and with struts on each side which support the roof. It is often used as the last jump at finals like Crufts.
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