Summary of Contents for sparklypets EXTENDED DOG AGILITY SET
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DOG AGILITY PAGE 29 BONUS 4 Blank agility course sheets for your own agility course build! For even more tips and tricks on making the most of your SparklyPets agility set, follow this link: WWW.SPARKLYPETS.COM/BONUS ...and much more interesting stuff!
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PARTS FOR THE SPARKLYPETS DOG AGILITY SET Thank you for selecting SparklyPets for your agility journey! For a detailed breakdown of the components included in each designated bag, please refer to the product index below, where we specify the contents of each bag.
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TUNNEL BAG CONTENT OF THE BAG • 1 x Main SparklyPets Carrying Bag • 1 x Pause Box • 1 x Dog Tunnel • 2 x Orange Hose (S) for Tire Jump •...
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CLOSED TUNNEL BAG CONTENT OF THE BAG • 6 x Ground Pegs Dog Tunnel (B) • 1 x Closed Dog Tunnel (X) RED STRING BAG CONTENT OF THE BAG • 2 x U-shaped ground pegs (H) • 2 x Blue base pole extensions (L) •...
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Learn how to use and set your new SparklyPets Agility EXTENDED Set in a fun way! USER MANUAL GUIDELINE CONFIGURING THE DOG AGILITY PAUSE BOX 1 x Dog Agility Pause Box (A) 4 x Ground pegs (B) HOW TO UTILIZE A DOG AGILITY PAUSE BOX?
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STEP 1 PLACING THE PAUSE BOX ON THE GROUND Select a flat, open ground space and position the Pause Box (A) with the SparklyPets logo facing outward, just as shown in the picture. STEP 2 SECURING THE PAUSE BOX WITH GROUND PEGS Next, if feasible, secure the Pause Box to the ground by anchoring it with 4 pegs (B), one at each designated corner.
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PREPARING THE DOG AGILITY TUNNEL 1 x Dog Agility Tunnel (C) 6 x Ground pegs (B) HOW TO UTILIZE A DOG AGILITY TUNNEL? The Dog Agility Tunnel, often referred to as a ‘pipe, ’ is one of the most enjoyable obstacles on the agility course for your dog to interact with.
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STEP 2 SECURING THE TUNNEL WITH GROUND PEGS Now, if feasible, secure the Dog Tunnel (C) to the ground by anchoring it with 6 pegs (B): two in the front, two at the middle of the tunnel, and two at the rear, just as shown in the picture. WARNING! Ensure that the ground pegs are firmly anchored into the ground to prevent injuries during course use.
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PREPARING THE DOG AGILITY CLOSED TUNNEL "THE CHUTE" 1 x Dog Agility Closed Tunnel (X) 6 x Ground pegs (B) HOW TO UTILIZE A DOG AGILITY CLOSED TUNNEL? The Dog Agility Closed Tunnel, affectionately known as the Chute, is among the most entertaining obstacles for your furry companion on the agility course.
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STEP 1 EXTEND THE TUNNEL AND POSITION IT PROPERLY Unfasten the two laces that secure the Tunnel (X) in its bundled form and lay it on a level, open ground surface. Ensure that you’ve positioned the tunnel correctly by verifying that its base aligns with the ground, as shown in the picture.
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PREPARING THE DOG AGILITY WEAVE POLES 6 x Blue weave poles with gray caps (D) 5 x Intermediate blue base poles with clips on both sides (E) 4 x Tee-Shaped Blue Base Poles with Gray Caps (F) 2 x L-Shaped Blue Base Poles with Gray Caps (G) 3 x U-shaped ground pegs (H) HOW TO UTILIZE THE DOG AGILITY WEAVE POLES? A Dog Agility Weave Pole set typically consists of anywhere from 4 to 12 poles.
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SIZE SPECIFICATIONS Total Dog Agility Weave Pole Set Length: 9.8 feet Pole Height: 27 inches Distance Between Poles: 25.5 inches STEP 1 BEGIN ASSEMBLING THE BASE POLES IN A SINGLE DIRECTION To commence, retrieve the bag labeled with CLICK! the blue string containing the components specific to this set (D, E, F, G, H).
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STEP 3 AFFIX THE WEAVE POLES TO THE BASE With the base assembled, it’s now time to secure the standing weave poles (D) to the base of the set. Each junction point of the L or Tee-shaped base pole features a hole; simply place the weave poles into these holes for attachment.
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Once your dog becomes proficient with it, you can progress to the Dog Agility Tire Jump. In the upcoming steps, we will demonstrate how to set up the SparklyPets Agility Frame for both options. First, we will cover the setup for the Dog Agility Hurdle Jump, followed by instructions for the Dog Agility Tire Jump.
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STEP 1 ASSEMBLING THE FRAME BASE Take hold of the Intermediate white base pole (J) and attach a Cross-shaped blue base (K) to each end. When you hear a ‘Click!’ sound, it indicates a successful connection. STEP 2 AFFIX THE STANDING POLES TO THE FRAME BASE Once the frame base is prepared, it’s time to secure the standing poles in place.
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Cross-shaped pole, following the illustration. STEP 5 SECURING THE SPARKLYPETS AGILITY FRAME WITH GROUND PEGS If feasible, anchor the frame to the ground using U-shaped pegs (H). Position them within the interior of the base, near the Cross-shaped junctions, as depicted in the picture.
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CONFIGURING THE DOG AGILITY HURDLE JUMP ON THE SPARKLYPETS AGILITY FRAME 1 x SparklyPets Agility Frame (made in previous steps) 2 x Jump hurdle connectors (O) 1 x White hurdle bar V1 (P) 1 x White hurdle bar V2(Q) SparklyPets Agility Frame HOW TO UTILIZE A DOG AGILITY HURDLE? While you often spot them in agility competitions, you don’t need to be part of a formal...
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SIZE SPECIFICATION Adjustable hurdle jump ranging from 3.9 inches to 35 inches STEP 1 ASSEMBLING THE HURDLE BAR Grab the two White hurdle bars, labeled P and Q, and connect them as illustrated in the picture. STEP 2 ATTACHING THE JUMP HURDLE CONNECTORS TO THE STAND POLES Position the Jump Hurdle connectors (O) onto the standing poles, ensuring they are placed behind the flags, as shown in the picture.
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ON THE SPARKLYPETS AGILITY FRAME NOTE: Before proceeding to the next steps, please remove the hurdle jump bar and its connectors from the frame. 1 x SparklyPets Agility Frame (made in previous steps) 2 x Tire Jump connectors (R) 2 x Orange hose (S)
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STEP 1 BUILDING THE RING WITH THE ORANGE HOSES Take the two orange hoses (S) and join them by inserting the narrower end of one hose into the wider end of the other, following the illustration. STEP 2 SHAPING THE HOSE CIRCLE INTO A ROUNDER FORM Begin twisting and bending the orange circle to give it a more rounded shape, as depicted in the picture.
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CONFIGURING THE SPARKLYPETS JUMP OVER AND UNDER ELEMENT This element boasts a unique feature that can significantly enhance your dog's focus and decision-making abilities by compelling them to choose between jumping over or going under it. You have the flexibility to adjust the element to suit your preferences. Lower the wall if you want to encourage your dog to leap over it, or raise the wall if you prefer them to duck underneath.
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PREPARING THE SPARKLYPETS JUMP OVER AND UNDER ELEMENT 2 x SparklyPets Orange Flags (I) 2 x Blue base pole extensions (L) 2 x Blue stand pole for the lower side (M) 2 x Blue stand pole for the upper side (N)
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STEP 1 ASSEMBLING THE POLE BASES FOR THE FRAME To begin, locate the bag with the red string. Within this bag, you'll find the components for constructing the Jump over and Under Element. To construct the bases that will provide stability for the frame, take the L-shaped blue base poles with blue caps (T) and attach the standing poles to them.
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Upon completing the placement of the upper bar wall fabric, continue by fitting below the next Jump Hurdle Connectors (O) and then replicate the previous steps for the upper section. As a result, your element at this stage will resemble the illustration. STEP 4 ATTACHING THE FLAGS TO THE POLES Take an Orange Flag (I) from the main box;...
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STEP 5 SECURING THE FLAGS AND THE BLUE BASE POLE EXTENSIONS Each Orange Flag (I) features a dedicated space (hole) at the bottom where you should insert the blue base pole extensions (L). After inserting the poles into the bottom of the flag, connect them to the rest of the frame using the outer hole at the base Cross-shaped pole, following the illustration.
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DOG AGILITY ‘What it is and what ‘What it is and what you need to know’ you need to know’ Do you imagine yourself and your dog on one of those dog agility contests that are fun to watch? IF YOU ARE, YOU’RE NOT ALONE! Considering agility training can have many long-term bene�ts for your pup, so why not give it a try? Let’s explore what agility actually is, what it helps with and what you need to know before you make the decision to train your dog for agility.
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DOG AGILITY WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING TRAINING? There are a few things you need to take into account before you start working with your dog to compete in dog agility courses. • Check in with your vet �rst. Your dog should be attention span as you progress, but you also need to clinically healthy in order to be able to complete the make sure it’s at a good starting point before you...
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DOG BREEDS THAT NEED A LOT OF EXERCISE Just like us, dogs come in many shapes and sizes. Some dogs need more exercise, some need bigger meals, some are perfect for cuddling on the couch on a rainy day. And sure, some of these traits come from each dog’s personality, but some are breed speci�c.
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SPARKLYPETS AGILITY COURSE BLANK GRID FOR 40 FT BY 50 FT ELEMENTS YOU CAN INCLUDE Utilize this grid to sketch your personalized dog agility course, employing the elements PAUSE BOX AGILITY TUNNEL HURDLE JUMP TIRE JUMP WEAVE POLES included in this set and adjusting their placement as desired.
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SPARKLYPETS AGILITY COURSE BLANK GRID FOR 40 FT BY 50 FT ELEMENTS YOU CAN INCLUDE Utilize this grid to sketch your personalized dog agility course, employing the elements PAUSE BOX AGILITY TUNNEL HURDLE JUMP TIRE JUMP WEAVE POLES included in this set and adjusting their placement as desired.
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SPARKLYPETS AGILITY COURSE BLANK GRID FOR 80 FT BY 100 FT ELEMENTS YOU CAN INCLUDE Utilize this grid to sketch your personalized dog agility course, employing the elements PAUSE BOX AGILITY TUNNEL HURDLE JUMP TIRE JUMP WEAVE POLES included in this set and adjusting their placement as desired.
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SPARKLYPETS AGILITY COURSE BLANK GRID FOR 80 FT BY 100 FT ELEMENTS YOU CAN INCLUDE Utilize this grid to sketch your personalized dog agility course, employing the elements PAUSE BOX AGILITY TUNNEL HURDLE JUMP TIRE JUMP WEAVE POLES included in this set and adjusting their placement as desired.
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THE SPARKLYPETS AGILITY DIPLOMA THIS CERTIFICATES THAT CHAMPION'S NAME CHAMPION’S BREED NAME HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY RECORDED AS A BACKYARD AGILITY DOG EXPERT RAISED BY OWNER'S NAME THE DIPLOMA CERTIFIED AND PAW APPROVED BY SPARKLY FROM SPARKLYPETS WAS RECEIVED ON...
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