Comments for Instant Agility http://www.instantagility.com Fun for you and your dog - on the cheap! Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:24:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Teeter, A-Frame, or Dogwalk? by Lee http://www.instantagility.com/2010/07/20/teeter-a-frame-or-dogwalk/comment-page-1/#comment-7891 Lee Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:24:52 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=269#comment-7891 Here's an idea: How about a contact trainer? Those of us without the room (or not wanting to move big stuff to mow around) could still use that to teach the contacts. Here’s an idea: How about a contact trainer? Those of us without the room (or not wanting to move big stuff to mow around) could still use that to teach the contacts.

]]> Comment on Trick Dog Titles by Keely Agility http://www.instantagility.com/2011/03/29/trick-dog-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-7885 Keely Agility Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:00:48 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=283#comment-7885 I think that a lot of times puppy parents start to act like the adults in Toddlers and Tiaras when it comes to showing off their dogs. They forget that it's supposed to be about fun! That's why I really liked your post. Me and my pup love to run and jump together, which is why I got him into agility events in the first place. We keep that in mind, but I see a lot of others at the competitions who take it far too seriously. I think that a lot of times puppy parents start to act like the adults in Toddlers and Tiaras when it comes to showing off their dogs. They forget that it’s supposed to be about fun! That’s why I really liked your post. Me and my pup love to run and jump together, which is why I got him into agility events in the first place. We keep that in mind, but I see a lot of others at the competitions who take it far too seriously.

]]> Comment on Adjustable Jump Cups by linda http://www.instantagility.com/2008/04/13/adjustable-jump-cups/comment-page-1/#comment-7883 linda Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:42:35 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=33#comment-7883 Awesome! I just finished making a set of jumps for a student and found I was 1 set of jump cups short. I usually buy the 'Clip N Go' variety and though I like them, and the $9.95/10 price is reasonable, paying another $10 for shipping is not. I'm going to just make the last pair. Thanks much !! Awesome! I just finished making a set of jumps for a student and found I was 1 set of jump cups short. I usually buy the ‘Clip N Go’ variety and though I like them, and the $9.95/10 price is reasonable, paying another $10 for shipping is not. I’m going to just make the last pair. Thanks much !!

]]> Comment on Trick Dog Titles by Dog agility equipment fan http://www.instantagility.com/2011/03/29/trick-dog-titles/comment-page-1/#comment-7881 Dog agility equipment fan Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:57:03 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=283#comment-7881 I love being able to teach my dog tricks. I agree it really does, in a way, keep their brains in shape. I tend to go for the dog agility equipment to start out with. Then I know they are capable of a lot of the tricks I want to teach them. Thanks for the lesson on tricks Allie! I love being able to teach my dog tricks. I agree it really does, in a way, keep their brains in shape. I tend to go for the dog agility equipment to start out with. Then I know they are capable of a lot of the tricks I want to teach them. Thanks for the lesson on tricks Allie!

]]> Comment on Adjustable “Channel” Weave Poles by Crystal Bauer http://www.instantagility.com/2008/05/05/adjustable-channel-weave-poles/comment-page-1/#comment-7848 Crystal Bauer Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:02:04 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=84#comment-7848 Quick Question: what would the measurements be on the pipe dividers, if we want to make it 22" or 24" spacing? would it be 20" for 22" spacing and 22" for 24" spacing? I'm getting redy to go get the stuff cause I like your design! :) Quick Question: what would the measurements be on the pipe dividers, if we want to make it 22″ or 24″ spacing? would it be 20″ for 22″ spacing and 22″ for 24″ spacing? I’m getting redy to go get the stuff cause I like your design! :)

]]> Comment on Alternatives for Jump Cups by Carol http://www.instantagility.com/2010/04/22/alternatives-for-jump-cups/comment-page-1/#comment-7847 Carol Tue, 31 May 2011 20:15:48 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=258#comment-7847 We my husband built ours we just took a pvc cap and cut it in half. and used the two halves for the cups We my husband built ours we just took a pvc cap and cut it in half. and used the two halves for the cups

]]> Comment on Alternatives for Jump Cups by Gregory Gunther http://www.instantagility.com/2010/04/22/alternatives-for-jump-cups/comment-page-1/#comment-7846 Gregory Gunther Sun, 29 May 2011 13:27:52 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=258#comment-7846 I have a question about the Dura Snap parts. That seems like the best solution for jump cups. But the part is 3/4". Will these snap onto (and stay on) the 1" vertical uprights on my jumps? Thanks. I have a question about the Dura Snap parts. That seems like the best solution for jump cups. But the part is 3/4″. Will these snap onto (and stay on) the 1″ vertical uprights on my jumps?
Thanks.

]]> Comment on Bar Jump or Hurdle by Agility Videos of Rocky and I - Page 2 - Boxer Forum : Boxer Breed Dog Forums http://www.instantagility.com/2008/04/14/bar-jump-or-hurdle/comment-page-1/#comment-7845 Agility Videos of Rocky and I - Page 2 - Boxer Forum : Boxer Breed Dog Forums Sat, 28 May 2011 05:41:26 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=43#comment-7845 [...] are made from both 1" and 3/4" PVC.. Here are the instructions I used to make jumps.. Instant Agility Bar Jump or Hurdle They will mention jump cups and I wasn't able to find anything similar in the store so I modified [...] [...] are made from both 1" and 3/4" PVC.. Here are the instructions I used to make jumps.. Instant Agility Bar Jump or Hurdle They will mention jump cups and I wasn't able to find anything similar in the store so I modified [...]

]]> Comment on Bar Jump or Hurdle by Lauren http://www.instantagility.com/2008/04/14/bar-jump-or-hurdle/comment-page-1/#comment-7844 Lauren Mon, 09 May 2011 01:47:27 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=43#comment-7844 Built the entire jump, unfortunately I can't find the necessary supplies for jump cups. I've looked at the alternatives and, unfortunately, I think I might just give in and buy some because binder clips don't come large enough for the 1" PVC (at least not at any stores I've gone to). It also appears that I either didn't push things in quite right or the jump cups take up a lot of room because my 4' jump pole barely goes the length of the jump. I will just have to buy more and have a bit longer of a practice jump. Even without the jump cups and smaller bar it can still be used as a cavaletti and my dog and I have been practicing that way. We're just beginning so she doesn't need height. Built the entire jump, unfortunately I can’t find the necessary supplies for jump cups. I’ve looked at the alternatives and, unfortunately, I think I might just give in and buy some because binder clips don’t come large enough for the 1″ PVC (at least not at any stores I’ve gone to).

It also appears that I either didn’t push things in quite right or the jump cups take up a lot of room because my 4′ jump pole barely goes the length of the jump. I will just have to buy more and have a bit longer of a practice jump.

Even without the jump cups and smaller bar it can still be used as a cavaletti and my dog and I have been practicing that way. We’re just beginning so she doesn’t need height.

]]> Comment on Bar Jump or Hurdle by Allie http://www.instantagility.com/2008/04/14/bar-jump-or-hurdle/comment-page-1/#comment-7843 Allie Mon, 02 May 2011 03:57:00 +0000 http://www.instantagility.com/?p=43#comment-7843 I think it is usually used for plumbing. At least, I find PVC stuff in the plumbing area of my local hardware store. It might be that the standards where you live are for 2-inch pipe and not the 1-inch stuff. If you go to Lowes and can't find it, try asking someone in the plumbing department and describe what you want to use it for. They might be able to suggest an alternative (or an alternative store to try). I think it is usually used for plumbing. At least, I find PVC stuff in the plumbing area of my local hardware store. It might be that the standards where you live are for 2-inch pipe and not the 1-inch stuff. If you go to Lowes and can’t find it, try asking someone in the plumbing department and describe what you want to use it for. They might be able to suggest an alternative (or an alternative store to try).

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