Sadie started "Playground" last Saturday. They call it playground instead of Agility because they don't compete. She's the most confident little thing around people and other dogs but the equipment really threw her for a loop because it was so big compared to her. (She's four pounds) The teacher suggested maybe starting her on some smaller equipment like a lower table, and lower pivot on the teeter board. Also they were using a ladder laid on its side to get them used to noticing there back end before we ever get on a dog walk. Anyway, I came home and made her some of her very own Sadie sized equpment. It's also allowing her to practice at home. It really does seem to be helping. The teeter board was the scariest for her and she's doing much better with the one I made. The idea is to eventually graduate to standard equipment. I haven't gotten it yet but they suggested starting with a hula hoop for the tire and a kids play tunnel for the tunnel. Also I bought six cheap (new
) toilet plungers for the weave poles. I cut foam board to make a small jump for her. The whole thing didn't cost very much at all!