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Dog Agility Bar
Jump
Start Your Aussie Off Slowly and Gradually Increase Height on
Agility Bar Jump
One of the most basic agility
equipment obstacles is the single bar jump. At its simplest
it is comprised of two upright poles that support a moveable crossbar.
For safety the bar sits on two jump cups that allow the bar to
be displaced easily if the dog hits it.
Governing bodies that sanction dog agility events have specific
requirements for competition agility equipment.
For example, according to AKC regulations:
Bar Jumps consist of bars that are supported
by bar supports that are mounted to uprights. The supports must
be positioned so that the tops of the bars can be set within
1⁄4 inch of the seven different jump heights (4, 8, 12,
16, 20, 24, and 26 inches). Jump heights must be designated
on the uprights by number or color coded. An additional posi-
tion for a bar placed 2 to 6 inches above the ground is also
required. Unless a jump is specified as a One Bar Jump by the
judge, all jumps shall have at least two bars. In the Novice
classes, the lower bar shall be placed at about half the height
of the top bar. In all other classes lower bar placement shall
be determined by the judge.
The bars must be either cylindrical with
1 1⁄4 to 1 3⁄4 inch diameters, or square with 1
1⁄4 to 1 3⁄4 inch sides. Constructed from wood or
plastic, they must be 4 to 5 feet long and striped for visibility.
(Bars cut from PVC shall be Schedule 40 or Furniture Grade PVC.)
The bottom of the bar sits on top of the bar supports such that
the bar is easily displaced. If bar supports are spaced every
2 inches there must be adequate space for a bar to displace.
If rectangular bars are used, the top of the support must be
flat and no wider than the bar it is supporting. If cylindrical
bars are used, the supports may be no wider than the bar, and
they should have a lip that is no more than 1/8 inch higher
than the support, although lips up to 1/4 inch are allowed.
Bolts may not be used as bar supports. Bars “held”
in place by Velcro™, magnets, bolts, etc., are not allowed.
The inside of the uprights must be at least 32 inches tall,
and the upright must be 1 to 36 inches wide. (An inside height
of 42 inches and a minimum width of 3 1⁄ 2 inches are
recommended for visibility. Widths of 24 inches are recommended
to facilitate handler movement on the course.)
Variation on the basic bar jump are double jumps, triple jumps
and wing jumps which usually feature lattice or other ornamentation
on either side of the jump.
The bar jump is one of the most popular items for starter agility
equipment for backyard use. If you are looking for an agility
bar jump for your backyard or club Affordable Agility offers
several models. They have single, double and triple jumps available
in a lower cost version for home use as well as competition versions.
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Agility Bar Jump Training Tips
You'll have to take it easy
with younger dogs and puppies. Their bones are still
developing and their growth plates still haven't closed completely.
When starting keep the bar on the ground or very low.
Let your dog get used to the bar. Let them check it out then
entice them over the bar with a treat. Slowly raise the bar until
they get the idea of going over the bar.
If your dog is old enough to start jumping you can keep raising
the bar until you reach their regulation jump height.
You can tell if you are raising the bar too quickly if your dog
keeps knocking down the bar. Just back off a bit and give them
time to adjust. As their jumping skills improve you can raise
the bar a bit again later.
When training your dog on the agility bar jump it is important
to be consistent with the command you use. Common ones are Jump,
Over, Up and Hup. Pick a word and stick with it so you and your
Aussie don't get confused later in the heat of competition.
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