Agility Equipment

Affordable, Hand-Made, Aussie & Toller Approved!

Marie-Hélène developed a really strange love and affinity for power tools in early childhood. Some hoped she'd outgrow it, but it seems that she still gives into the irresistible gravitational pull when walking by a hardware store. She still routinely scares the Home Depot gentlemen by knowing the plumbing section like the back of her hand, and enjoys discussing the virtues of proper pipe-fitting with whomever is willing to listen.

For this reason, she has channeled her energy into building affordable agility equipment for her dogs... and then for the neighborhood!

Our equipment is made from schedule 40 PVC*, using our own designs, and is meant to be easy to transport and set up. No more broomsticks held up by dining room chairs! No more garden stake weaves! Get the real stuff, for less! Let us know if you have particular tastes when it comes to colors and markings!

To place an order: Send us some Wuf-Mail! We are happy to hook up with people at shows in Minnesota and Wisconsin. If you want to buy equipment and have it shipped, we will look into exact shipping costs for you!

*if you really really really badly want it, we can also make them out of furniture grade PVC - email us for pricing!


Boing!

Weave Poles

The bane of every novice agility trainer and dog's existence. These poles can be used indoors or out, on even or uneven ground. The weave pole set comes in 8 pieces - two for the base, and the 6 poles.

Available:

  • standard set of 6 weaves ($30)
  • entry weave pole sets (3 poles) for practicing those pesky entries ($15)
  • expansion packs to turn your set of 6 weaves into a set of 12!($25)
  • puppy weaves - they're just too cute... smaller version of the weave poles to expose little wee pups to the concept of weaving ($15 entry-set, $25 set of 6)
*available tape colors: yellow, red, green, blue, mauve, and black

Weave Pole Training Chute

Finally, it's here - a few people had asked me to develop a weave pole training chute which is entirely modular - complete with barrier guides and side pannels. We tested our very first model with an absolutely adorable BC puppy at Sheepy Corner Farms here in MN and it worked really well! The puppy got the weaving motion quickly, without using the barrier guides as steeples. The chute expands out to create an open chute (where the pups can just tunnel through) and can retract inwards to make even tighter weaves (i.e. the pup has no choice but to actively go around the poles) [see more pictures here].

This chute is modular: the side pannels come off, as do the barrier guides - you can fold down the guides out of the way and keep the chute side-pannels up, or remove the guides and the pannels entirely! It stores easily. I recommend using plastic ties to anchor down the side pannels and guides even more if the chute is to be left in one spot (outdoors or in). It will not rust, and the mesh is safe for puppies (no sharp metal bits, it's plastic!). The entire set has removable poles which are easy to convert into a set of stake-in-the-ground weaves. It's the dream kit for someone starting out a puppy, since you can take away the guides and crutches as you go and eventually end up with a standard set of weaves.

Available:

  • Training Chute with modular walls/guides - 6 weaves ($85)
  • stake-in-the-ground "conversion" kit ($15)
*available tape colors: yellow, red, green, blue, mauve, and black

Fixed Jumps

These fixed jumps are the ultimate practice tools, especially for the flyballers out there. Simple, basic, and easy to work with, they are usable indoors and out. They are available in a wide range of heights (please specify the height you want). A set of three can be nested into each other to create a triple spread, or a double and a single. These versatile jumps sure make life easier for the "backyard trainer!"

Available:

  • fixed jump ($10, any height)
  • set of three nesting jumps ($30)
  • winged version of the fixed jump ($20)
  • same jump but with jump cups - non fixed bar ($20)

*available tape colors: yellow, red, green, blue, mauve, and black

Adjustable Jumps

Let's hear it for adjustable jumps! These in-house designed jumps have either a fixed or non-fixed bar that is adjustable at all regulation heights. Extremely practical when you want to set up a quick practice course without the annoyance of having to find perfectly even ground to set up your jumps - the bottom bar is fixed and allows for easy set up. Aussie tested and approved of! Great for practicing at home!

Available:

  • adjustable fixed-bar jump ($25)
  • adjustable non-fixed bar jump (adjustable height bar cup) ($35)
  • extra fixed bars ($10)
  • adjustable fixed-bar jump, winged ($45)
  • adjustable non-fixed-bar jump, winged ($55)
  • set of four flyball adjustable jumps ($90 - these are not as wide as the agility-sized ones)

*available tape colors: yellow, red, green, blue, mauve, and black

Teeter Bases

Teeter Totters (or see-saws) are easy to build, as long as you have a solid base to work with. Simply buy a plank (1ft wide by 12 ft long), some good quality primer and exterior non-skid paint. I will gladly help you figure this part out, along with how to attach/adjust your teeter plank properly. I use a weight plate on my teeters to make them spring back. I am also willing to package up some paint/primer and the plate kits for you so you don't have to hunt around the hardware store. Everything comes with instructions. If you need this item shipped, you will need to buy some PVC cement and attach two sections of the teeter base together (makes it way easier to ship!)

Available:

  • teeter base ($80)
  • adjustable teeter base (two heights) ($90)
  • paint and weight plate kit (ask for an estimate and specify colors!)
  • plank kit to attach any plank to your teeter base ($10)
  • ... if you live in the Twin Cities area and really badly want me to take care of the plank for you, you'll need a truck to pick it up... but I can do it... ask for an estimate! :)

Training Ladders

Training ladders are quite useful when trying to teach your wigglebutt where its hind legs are. These ladders come in three sizes - large, standard, and puppy. Great fun to play!

Available:

  • large ($30)
  • standard ($25)
  • puppy ($20)

Tire Jumps

Tire jumps are the niftiest of jump obstacles... having one at home to practice can be a pain in the neck - they are often unwieldily, heavy and awkward to move around! Our practice hoop-tire-jumps set-up is based on our adjustable jump model. The hoop is fixed, but its height is adjustable. It is light and easy for one person to move and set up.

Available:

  • hoop-tire practice jump, adjustable height ($35)
  • large (wide) tire practice jump adjustable height ($45)
  • Puppy hoop jump, fixed height "step-over" ($20)


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*all photos are copyrighted Marie-Helene B. Grzesiak/Joseph A. Grzesiak unless otherwise stated. These photos are not to be used without permission.

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