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Agility Obstacles -
There are a number of obstacles that have been discontinued in most major agility organizations, but are still sometimes used in smaller agility trials and in UKC agility.
Crossover
The crossover is a 4 foot high, 3x3 platform with ramps descending from three sides. The handler must guide the dog up a specific ramp, then down another specific ramp which usually requires the dog to change direction (or turn completely around).
The crossover has been discontinued in most major agility trials because the equipment is a bit unwieldy and the exercise can be dangerous to the dog – they can’t always see where the ramps meet the platform and falling off is a common problem. None of the major agility organizations include this obstacle anymore, but some smaller organizations still choose to include this obstacle.
Other Tunnels
UKC agility allows two additional types of tunnels – the crawl tunnel and the hoop tunnel. The crawl tunnel is a long rectangular framework with a fabric roof intended for the dog to crawl under. Often, the roof can be adjusted higher or lower for different sized dogs.
The hoop tunnel is just what it sounds like – a tunnel made with a series of hoops.
Unlike the standard tunnel, there is no fabric to enclose the tunnel. Training for
the hoop tunnel can be slightly more difficult because the dog is able to exit mid-
For a few years, CPE allowed a tunnel maze, a set of interconnected tunnels through which the handler must guide the dog using only voice commands. Currently, no US sanctioning organizations use the tunnel maze, but some international organizations still do.
UKC Hurdles
UKC agility allows a variety of hurdles not used by other organizations including the bush hurdle, high hurdle, log hurdle, picket fence hurdle, rail fence hurdle, long hurdle, window hurdle, and water hurdle...all of which are basically exactly what they sound like they would be!
Other UKC Obstacles
There are a few additional obstacles used in UKC events that are not found in other organizations.
- Swing Plank
- Sway Bridge
- Platform Jump
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