The Complete Handbook of Pet Agility Equipment
A practical reference for trainers, facility operators, and serious competitors on selecting, installing, maintaining, and profiting from agility equipment.
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
From backyard starter kits to professional competition sets: select, install, maintain, and profit from agility equipment.
About this book
Dog agility is more than a sport; it is a discipline built on specialized equipment that must be safe, durable, and regulation-compliant. Whether you are outfitting a new training facility, upgrading a competition team's gear, or starting a rental business, the choices can be overwhelming and the stakes for mistakes high. This handbook provides a clear, grounded path through that complexity, offering practical knowledge that is immediately applicable.
Covering everything from the anatomy of a contact obstacle to the nuances of different pipe diameters and surface materials, the book gives you the exact specifications that matter. It provides a systematic method for choosing equipment that fits your specific space, budget, and dog population, followed by detailed installation, usage, and maintenance protocols. It even includes a dedicated chapter on building a business around this equipment, from reselling to repair services.
Written for professionals and serious enthusiasts, this is an authoritative reference that replaces scattered online research. It is designed to be consulted on the job, offering checklists, troubleshooting guides, and clear explanations that help you get the most from your investment and keep dogs safe.
Reader Reviews
Melissa Jones
★★★★★I picked this up to help outfit our new training barn and it's been the most useful reference I've found. The chapter on choosing the right equipment alone saved me from buying a set of competition-grade jumps we didn't need, and the maintenance guide is something I've already put to use. My only real gripe is that I wish the troubleshooting section had a few more illustrated diagrams, but the text explanations are clear enough. It's a solid, practical purchase for anyone running a facility.