Dog Agility Equipment Buying Guide
Not sure what to buy? We’ll help you choose the right starter kit and the best individual obstacles for your dog, your space, and your goals.
1. Start with a kit
Starting with a kit takes the guesswork out of getting started. You’ll get a balanced mix of obstacles and can add more as your dog progresses.
2. Choose the right kit
Choose the kit that best fits your space, budget, and your dog. The right starting point makes training easier and more enjoyable.
3. Add obstacles later
Add individual obstacles as your dog gains confidence and skills. More jumps, tunnels, and specialty obstacles keep training fresh and challenging.
4. Build your ideal course
Build a course that fits your space, goals, and training style. Mix and match obstacles to keep agility fun and rewarding.
3-Piece Original Set
This three piece kit is our most affordable kit. It allows trainers with a limited budget or space to get into agility fast and easy.
One bar jump
One tire jump
One 10 foot long tunnel with sandbags (sand not included)
Pick me if you have a limited amount of space or budget to start out.
5-Piece Original Set
This five piece kit expands your agility obstacle possibilities with the addition of extra obstacles.
One bar jump
One tire jump
One 10 foot tunnel with sandbags (sand not included)
One pause box
One set of weave poles
Pick me if you you want to try the weave poles and the pause box.
7-Piece Original Set
This seven piece kit contains everything you need in order to make an awesome agility course at home.
Two bar jumps
One tire jump
One 10 foot tunnel with Sandbags (sand not included)
One pause box
One set of weave poles
One chute tunnel with sandbags (sand not included)
Pick me if you are looking for the most amount of obstacles for your money, you want to build out a larger at home course and you want to try the chute tunnel.
Do you want premium features? Check out our upgraded kits
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5-Piece Upgraded Set
This kit offers a fantastic assortment of obstacles including our upgraded breakaway tire jump and our premium displacement bar jump.
One displacement bar jump
One breakaway tire jump
One 10 foot long tunnel with sandbags (sand not included)
One pause box
One set of weave poles
Pick me if you are looking for upgraded features and want a large variety of obstacles but don't have the space for the full 7 Piece kit.
7-Piece Upgraded Set
This is the top of the line kit from Better Sporting Dogs. It includes a large variety of obstacles including our upgraded breakaway tire and displacement bar jump. This will allow you to build your ultimate backyard agility kit.
One breakaway tire jumps
Two displacement bar jumps
Two 10 foot long tunnels with sandbags (sand not included)
One pause box
One set of weave poles
Pick Me if you are looking for the best starter kit from Better Sporting Dogs. This kit is the best value for money for premium features and allows you to create an incredible backyard agility course.
Now add some additional obstacles to your course
Better Sporting Dogs offers a variety of fun and challenging obstacles to level up your backyard agility experience.
Contact Obstacles
Contact obstacles challenge your dog to work on balance, coordination and confidence at height.
Practice See Saw
Our practice teeter is a great way to build your dog's confidence on a moving surface. This obstacles is recommended for dogs that weigh less than 60 pounds. This obstacle arrives fully assembled ready to go. Its patented folding design allows it to pack up small for easy storage. It has a metal base which is 12" tall at the pivot point, a 6 foot long span and is 12" wide. The see saw is a great tool for teaching balance and confidence while adding an additional challenge to your backyard course.
Pick me to help build your dog's confidence with moving obstacles where balance, timing and coordination are important.
A-Frame
The Better Sporting Dogs A-frame helps to teach your dog speed and balance at height. Our A-frame is great for dogs that weigh less than 100 pounds. Each panel of our A-frame is made from a single sheet of wood (not plywood or multiple small planks glued together) which ensures better durability. This A-frame is easy to set up, store and use. Each panel of the A-frame is 42" long and 25" wide. The A-frame is secured with a chain which allows for the adjustment of the angle and height at the apex.
Pick me to help strengthen your dogs confidence with height and paw coordination going up and down slopes.
Tunnels
Better Sporting Dogs offers a variety of different tunnels at different sizes and prices. Tunnels challenge your dog to negotiate enclosed spaces with limited visibility.
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10 Foot PVC Tunnel
The 10 foot PVC tunnel is made from heavy duty 400GSM PVC. Each tunnel comes with 2 sets of PVC sandbags (sand not included) to secure the tunnel while the dog is moving through. PVC tunnels from Better Sporting Dogs offer a fantastic combination of durability, functionality and value for dollar. These tunnels are strong and secure yet easy enough to transport and store when not in use.
Pick me if you are looking for a strong sturdy tunnel but don't quite have room for a longer tunnel.
16 Foot PVC Tunnel
The 16 foot PVC tunnel is made from heavy duty 400GSM PVC. Each tunnel comes with 2 sets of PVC sandbags (sand not included) to secure the tunnel while the dog is moving through. PVC tunnels from Better Sporting Dogs offer a fantastic combination of durability, functionality and value for dollar. These tunnels are strong and secure yet easy enough to transport and store when not in use.
Pick me if you are looking for a strong sturdy tunnel and want a full 16 feet of fun.
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10 Foot Regular Tunnel
Our 10 foot tunnel is a fun way to introduce your dog to agility and build confidence running through an enclosed space. Its shorter length makes it a great starting point for beginners and an easy addition to smaller backyard courses. The lightweight polyester design is easy to set up, move and pack away between training sessions. Start with the tunnel straight and reward your dog for moving through, then combine it with jumps or weave poles as their confidence grows. It’s a simple way to add variety, exercise and excitement to playtime together.
Pick me to help introduce your dog to tunnels and build confidence with a shorter obstacle that fits easily into your backyard course.
16 Foot Regular Tunnel
Our 16 foot tunnel adds a longer adventure to your dog’s agility course, helping build confidence as they travel farther from entrance to exit. The extra length gives you more flexibility to create gentle curves and introduce different approaches as your dog’s skills develop. Its lightweight polyester design is easy to set up, reposition and pack away after practice. Use it on its own for a fun training session or pair it with jumps and weave poles to create a varied backyard course. It’s a great next step for dogs who enjoy tunnels and are ready for a little more.
Pick me to add length and variety to your course while building your dog’s confidence with longer tunnels and gentle curves.
Chute Tunnel
Our chute tunnel introduces a different challenge to your dog’s agility course, pairing an open entrance with a fabric chute that your dog pushes through to reach the other side. Unlike a regular tunnel, the fabric rests on the ground, so your dog learns to move through without a clear view of the exit. Start with the chute held open and keep sessions short and positive, gradually lowering the fabric as your dog becomes comfortable. It’s an option for supervised backyard practice with dogs who already enjoy open tunnels and are ready to try something new.
Pick me to add variety to your backyard practice and help your dog build confidence moving through a soft fabric obstacle.
Jump Kits
Jump kits offer an affordable way to add multiple jumps to your agility course.
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2 Breakaway Tire Jumps and 2 Displacement Bar Jumps
Our bar and tire jump set adds variety to your backyard course with two adjustable bar jumps and two patented breakaway tire jumps. The bar jumps feature jump cup strips and height markers, while the tires introduce the different challenge of jumping through an opening. Each bar jump is 26 inches wide, and each tire is 24 inches in diameter. Adjustable heights let you start low and tailor your setup to your dog’s abilities. The lightweight pieces are easy to move and store, making this set a fun way to introduce different jumping skills or expand a course your dog already enjoys.
Pick me to build your dog’s confidence with both bar and tire jumps while adding variety to your agility course.
4 Displacement Bar Jumps
Our four bar jumps are a great way to build your dog’s jumping confidence and practice working together through a series of obstacles. Each jump is 26 inches wide, with adjustable heights from 4 to 26 inches and jump cup strips with height markers for easy setup. Arrange them in a straight line or vary the layout to practice turns, crosses and different approaches. Their lightweight design makes them easy to reposition and pack away between sessions. Use them to start a jumping course or expand your existing agility setup with more opportunities for exercise, focus and fun.
Pick me to practice jumping skills and teamwork with four adjustable bar jumps you can arrange into different courses.
Training Ladder
Our training ladder helps your dog build body awareness and coordination by encouraging thoughtful paw placement as they step through each space. It’s a great way to slow things down and practice focused movement together. Made with PVC poles, the ladder measures 9 feet long, 18 inches wide and 5 inches high. Assembly requires no tools, making it easy to set up for short training sessions. Introduce it at a comfortable walking pace and reward careful steps as your dog learns where to place their feet. Use it on its own or alongside your agility equipment to add a different kind of challenge.
Pick me to help your dog develop paw awareness, coordination and confidence through careful, controlled movement.
10 Pack of Numbered Cones
Our numbered training cones make it easy to plan your agility course and keep track of which obstacle comes next. This set includes 10 blue cones with easy-to-read numbers, each standing 9 inches tall. Place them beside jumps, tunnels and other obstacles to mark your route, or use them on their own to practice turns, figure eights and handling skills. Their durable, weather-resistant design works well for backyard sessions, and they stack together for convenient storage. They’re a simple addition that gives you more ways to organize practice and keep training interesting for you and your dog.
Pick me to organize your agility course, practice new routes and add variety to your training sessions.
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