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Even people who are unacquainted with the rules and regulations of dog agility competitions are familiar with the dog tire jump. This iconic piece of equipment is a staple in dog agility courses and a true test of a dog’s strength and grace. While the apparatus may seem like a simple tire suspended in the air, dog agility trial organizations have stringent standards for the dimensions of the tire jump.
The tire is typically made from hollow plastic tubing and is secured on a frame to ensure it doesn’t move or shift during competition. For the AKC, the regulation tire size is 24”, while in the USDAA it is 19”. When purchasing a tire for your own training, look for a model that can be assembled and taken down easily.
