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XXIV. Agility Obstacles – Descriptions and
Specifications.
(Note: beginning on page 81 of the 1/1/2011 rules)
d. Pause Obstacles.
1) Pause Box. The inside measurement
of the box is approximately 48 inches
(+/- 2 inches) square. Construction:
a) The walls may be constructed of
wood or PVC pipe with an overall
height of 4 to 6 inches. Inside measurements
are 48 inches. The walls
are made from lengths of PVC and
four elbows that make an excellent
box that is lightweight and can be
disassembled for storage.
b) Each side of the Box must be
painted or striped a different color,
or with a different number or letter
for easy identification of a particular
side.
2) Pause Table. Construction:
a) Table Top. The tabletop is 36 to 42
inches square, with a nonskid surface.
Rubber matting or carpeting
(with short, tight nap) is acceptable.
Synthetic turf is prohibited.
b) Table. The table is adjustable to
heights of 4 ( +/- 4 inches), 8, 14 and 20 inches.
It is recommended that the four sides
of the table be painted different
colors for identification purposes.
3) Platform Jump. This obstacle consists
of two low platforms with a hurdle
midway between them. Construction:
a) Platform. The platforms are constructed
of wood with surfaces 3
feet wide and 4 feet long and 4 to
6 inches high.
b) Platform Surface The surfaces
are to be painted with a non-skid
surface material. Alternating layers
of sand and flat latex paint, or
paint with granulated chips
applied over the top, are recommended.
The use of rubber matting
and carpet are prohibited.
c) Platform Position. Each platform
is positioned with the 3-foot width
next to the hurdle and at distances
of 4, 6, 8 and 10 inches away from
the center of the bar. Total distances
between the platforms are 8,
12, 16 and 20 inches for size divisions
Toy, 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
d) Bar Hurdle. The bar hurdle may
be constructed from 1-inch PVC
pipe as described for the Single
Bar Hurdle, except that the leg
supports are shorter (approximately
4 inches) to allow the hurdle
to tip over easily if hit when
jumped. The bar must be non-displaceable
to prevent the accidental
knockdown by a dog’s tail. The
bar should not extend more than
2 inches on either side of the platform
(+/- 1 inch).
e) Bar Hurdle Position. The height
of the bar must adjust to 4, 6, 8 and
10 inches above the surface of the
platforms (not the ground) for size
divisions Toy, 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
e. Tire/Hoop Jump Construction
a. Framework. The supporting framework
may be constructed from PVC pipe or
wood. The distance between the
uprights must be at least 48 inches. The
height of the uprights is not critical as
long as it is sufficient to suspend the
hoop at the 20-inch jump height. When
constructed of PVC pipe, the uprights
are connected at both the top and bottom
by cross pieces of 48 inches. The
uprights are held vertically in position by
12-inch leg supports that extend forward
and backward from the base of the
uprights. This same design for the PVC
pipe framework is used for the Window
Hurdle. Provisions must be made to
adjust the height of the hoop so that the
inside surface at its lowest point may be
set at 4, 8, 14 and 20 inches.
b. Hoop. The hoop has an approximately
24- to 30-inch inside diameter, and is
constructed from material such as black
plastic drain pipe that is at least 3 inches
in diameter. It should be painted or taped
with bands of a contrasting color to provide
maximum visibility to the dog. The
hoop may be suspended from the upper
crosspiece by a cord, while bungee
cords or flat elastic bands may be used
to hold the hoop in place at the sides.
B. Hurdles. Construction of the Hurdle obstacles
may be of PVC (schedule 40 is preferred;
however, schedule 80 is acceptable, and
schedule 20, while not recommended, is
acceptable), wood, or combinations of these
and other materials. All hurdles must be
between 42 and 48 inches in width, with
uprights 36 to 48 inches in height, which may
be separate, supported on their own bases, or
connected by a cross piece between the
uprights at ground level. The Bush, Log and
Long Hurdles, which do not have uprights as
a normal part of their construction, require
separate uprights. The Hurdles may be painted
in bright colors, while the top surfaces
should be painted with stripes or contrasting
colors to improve visibility to the dog. Wings
may be provided with the hurdle obstacles,
either as part of their construction, or separate
from the hurdle.
1. Bush Fence Hurdle. This hurdle may hold
live plants, branches cut from leafy shrubs
or artificial decorative plants, and having
the appearance of a fence or solid hurdle.
a. Construction. Various types of designs
are acceptable such as a basic wood
“Planter box” that holds plants with the
total height being 4 inches, or any
design giving appearance of being
solid. Additional box frames,
may be placed under the 4-inch box
with the plants to provide
the 8-inch, 14-inch and 20-inch required
heights. Uprights of 3 to 4 feet in length
are attached to the end of the obstacle
to define the jump space.
b. Height requirements. Tips of the plants
must reach approximately 4, 8, 14 and 20
inches from the ground for Divisions Toy, 1,
2, and 3, respectively.
2. High (Vertical or solid) Hurdle. (Added bold print) This hurdle is similar to the High Jump used in Obedience. Construction: This obstacle may be constructed of PVC or wooden boards.
a. PVC obstacle. Framework consisting of
a pair of uprights on each side with support
legs as needed may be made of 1-
inch PVC to support stacked 4-inch PVC
sections as a vertical wall. The bottom
section of 4-inch pipe must be notched
to fit over the bottom support pipe of the
framework on both ends, so that the
pipe rests on the ground, resulting in
One 4-inch pipe to form the 4-inch hurdle and two 4-inch pipes to form the 8-inch hurdle.
To form the 14-inch hurdle, the bottom
section of pipe is turned so the
notch is on the upper side, and the full
length of the pipe rests on the cross
piece of the framework which is 3½ to 4
feet wide. When the three 4-inch PVC
pipes are placed on top of the crosspiece,
the height of the hurdle is approximately
13.5 inches high, which is
acceptable. For the 20-inch Division 3
height, the bottom section of 4-inch pipe
again is turned with the notch down,
over the crosspiece. Four additional sections
are added (a total of five), making
the hurdle height 20 inches.
b. Wood Obstacle. The wood obstacle is
constructed similar to the high jump
used in obedience.
3. Log Hurdle. The log hurdle is constructed of
10 sections of 4-inch PVC pipe 42 to 48 inches
in length. Ten sections will provide pyramid
stacks of 1, 3, 6, or 10 pipes for Divisions Toy,
1, 2, and 3, respectively. Maximum heights at
the peak when stacked in a pyramid are
approximately 4, 7, 10.5 and 14 inches respectively
for Divisions Toy, 1, 2, and 3. Small sandbags
placed along the base at the front and
back will keep the pyramid in place.
Separate uprights, one on each side, placed
in the middle of the stack are required for this
hurdle. Painted or taped stripes may be
placed to increase visibility.
4. Long Hurdle. This jump is similar to the
broad jump used in obedience.
Construction. The long hurdle may be constructed
of PVC or wood materials. Two boards or pipes are used for Division Toy and Division 1 dogs, three for Division 2 dogs and four for Division 3 dogs.
a. PVC Construction. The PVC long hurdle
is constructed using 4-inch diameter PVC
pipe 42 to 48 inches long. Small sandbags
or other supports must be placed
under each end of each pipe, but must
not raise the pipes more than 2 inches.
Four uprights, 3 to 4 feet in height are
required at each corner. Stripes should be
placed on the pipe to increase visibility.
b. Wood Construction. This obstacle may
be constructed of 4- to 5-inch wide
wooden boards 3.5 to 4 feet long. The
boards must conform to the design
used for the obedience broad jump.
Four uprights, 3 to 4 inches in height are
required at each corner. Stripes may be
placed vertically on the boards to
increase visibility.
c. Jump Lengths. The boards or pipes are
spaced to create jumping lengths of 8, 16,
28 and 40 inches for Divisions Toy, 1, 2, and
3 respectively.
5. Picket Fence Hurdle. This hurdle resembles
a picket fence. Construction. This hurdle
may be constructed from 1-inch x 2-
inch or 1-inch x 3-inch wooden pickets
spaced approximately 2 inches apart to
resemble a picket fence. Ends of the pickets
are rounded or flattened, but not pointed.
Four sections of pickets of different
heights ( 4 inches, 8 inches, 14 inches, 20inches),
supported by a wooden or PVC framework,
is the most practical way to build this hurdle.
A cross piece at or near the top will prevent
a dog’s leg from being caught by slipping
between the pickets.
6. Rail Fence Hurdle. This hurdle has several
cross rails held between two uprights.
Spaces between the rails give the appearance
of a rail fence.
a. Construction. Several cross rails made
of PVC pipe or narrow wooden boards
are held between two uprights. It is preferred
that the rails may be displaceable,
however non-displaceable is allowed.
PVC pipe rails may be held by inserting
them through holes drilled through the
uprights, or by means of cupped supports
attached to the inside of the
uprights. The cupped supports should
be shallow enough to allow for the easy
displacement of the pipe rails.
b. Hurdle Heights. The number of rails
may vary, but there must be a minimum
of one for the 4-inch hurdle and 8-inch hurdle, two
for the 14-inch hurdle, and three for the 20-inch
hurdle. If small diameter pipes are used
as the rails, 1, 2, 4 and 6 rails may be used
for the four heights.
7. Single and Double Bar Hurdle. This hurdle
resembles the bar jump used in obedience.
Construction. This hurdle has one or
two displaceable bars that are moved to
serve for all four-hurdle) heights. The
uprights and bar may be constructed of
1.5-inch Schedule 40 PVC pipe or wood.
The height of the uprights is 36 to 48 inches
The displaceable bars are held on the
uprights by pins through the uprights or by
cup-like supports attached to the inside of
the uprights. The cupped supports must be
shallow enough to allow for the easy displacement
of the bar. When pins are used
to hold the bar, and the hurdle must be
jumped from both sides in a given course
design, the pins must be inserted from
opposite sides of the two uprights so that
the bar is crossed from one side of one
upright to the opposite of the other upright.
This will allow for the easy displacement of
the bar from either side of the hurdle.
8. Spread Hurdle. Construction. This hurdle
consists of 2, 3 or 4 displaceable bars that
are separated both vertically and horizontally.
All bars are 6 inches apart horizontally.
The hurdle heights are:
a. Toy Division. Two bars are used. The first is
set on the ground or no higher than 2 inches,
and the second is 4 inches high, and the two
bars are 6 inches apart.
b. Division 1. Two bars are used. The first
is 4 inches high, the second 8 inches,
and the two bars are 6 inches apart.
c. Division 2. Three bars are used. The first
two are left in the same positions as for
Division 1, while the third is 14 inches
high and 6 inches from the second bar.
d. Division 3. Four bars are used. The first
three are left in the same positions as for
Division 2, while the fourth is 20 inches
high and 6 inches from the third bar.
9. Water Hurdle.
a. Water box. The water box (water pool) is
approximately 48 to 50 inches x 28 inches
and is made from 2 x 2s. The water
box should be lined with heavy plastic
and must hold at least 1.5 inches of water.
b. Platforms and ramps. Two platforms
with ramps are constructed in such a
way that the platforms can be positioned
on each side over the water box. The
ramps are 3 feet wide and approximately
12 inches long. The platforms use 2 x
4s on edge to support the ¾-inch plywood
platforms on three sides. The
open side of each platform would then
slip back and forth over the water box to
distances of 5, 10, 20 and 30 inches, for
Divisions Toy, 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The
open end of the platforms could then
have a length of 2 x 4 about 2½ feet long
attached as the other three 2 x 4 supports
but with a gap left at each end to
allow the sides of the water box to pass
through as the platforms are set over the
water box. The 2½-foot support 2 x 4
would set in the water box.
10. Window Hurdle.
a. Framework. The PVC framework is constructed
exactly the same as that used
for the Tire/Hoop Jump.
b. Panel. Overall dimensions of the panel
should be approximately 42 to 48 inches
wide with an opening 14 to 18 inches
wide and 30 inches high. Provisions to
adjust the bottom of the opening to 4, 8, 14
and 20 inches for Divisions Toy, 1, 2 and 3,
respectively, must be provided. The
panel with the opening may be made of
wood or heavy cloth such as denim or
canvas. When made of cloth, a 4-inch
sleeve may be sewn along each of the
vertical sides so that the cloth can be
held in place by slipping the sleeve over
the uprights. In this case, changes in
heights may be made by pushing the
cloth panel up or down over the uprights.
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