Helpful links
I know how difficult it is to find nice gear for taking your dog into competition, so have decided to put together a list of small businesses who can help us out! For those interested in the sport of competition AKC Obedience who want or need unique items OR for the brand-new exhibitor looking for equipment, here are links to small businesses that make specialized gloves, jumps, articles, leashes, etc.... more links to be added as I find them.
If you scroll all the way to the bottom, there are links to some really good trainers who offer online help and training.
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**These links are provided merely as suggestion on places to look. I do not receive any compensation to list them here**
Board Working
CC Custom Article bags
Agility by Carlson
Board Working creates unique or custom, handmade pieces - dumbbells and single or double bar utility articles. Beautiful work that you'll be proud to show off!
CC Custom Article Bags makes unique, custom article bags and other items. You can have an article bag with a custom, hand-stitched dog, using a picture of your own dog, or you can choose to use stock designs or no dog at all.
Obedience jumps made of PVC or wood at decent prices Made in the USA! Check out Agility by Carlson
Just Right Gloves
Mark's Agility Equipment
On Point Scent Article Bags
On Point Scent Article Bags is located in Michigan. Kay Braddock makes vented Utility scent article bags and larger bags for training equipment.
Scents-A-Bell
Scents-A-Bell makes custom designed utility articles with over 30 leather colors and even some metallic leather to choose from. Coordinate your articles, leash & article bag to match!
The Bag Lady
The Bag Lady is located in Calgary, AB where she makes custom article bags and matching armband holders to help with for entry fees for her own dogs. Take a look at the options!
Training Treasures
Training Treasures has custom leashes, collars, dumbbells and utility articles. Color coordinate your dog and their equipment. Take a look at some of their beautiful sets!
Custom K9 Creations
Just one example of Custom K9 Creations duffle-style article bags. They also do training vests, totes and armband holders. Made in the USA and handcrafted to order.
Online Competition Training
Connie Cleveland has been competing and doing competitive seminars nationwide for decades. My personal favorite because she has titled multiple breeds to the highest level.
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Obedience Road offers everything you need to start your next or current competition dog off on the right path or retrain exercises you're having trouble with at any level. Joining is only available twice a year, but there are many educational videos offered for free.