How to Make an Agility Teeter

Agility trials are an entertaining way for dog owners to show off their pets' speed and obedience as they bring the dog around an obstacle course. One of these obstacles is the teeter, which dogs need to climb on and stand still while the teeter switches sides. If the dog jumps off too soon, it is penalized by the judges, so train your dog to use the teeter before you get to the actual course.

Things You'll Need

  • 2-foot-6-inch by 12-foot-6-inch piece indoor/outdoor carpeting
  • 2-foot by 12-foot board
  • Staple gun
  • 8 1-inch PVC elbows
  • 6 1-inch diameter PVC T junctions
  • 4 lengths of 2 1/4-inch PVC pipe
  • 4 lengths of 5 1/2-inch PVC pipe
  • 9 1/2-inch PVC pipe
  • 10-inch length of 1 1/4-inch pipe
  • PVC glue and primer
  • 2 6-inch plumber's straps
  • Screws
  • Drill or screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lay the carpeting out upside-down, and place the board in the center, with three inches of carpet on either side. Wrap the carpet around the sides of the board and staple it into place with the staple gun.

    • 2

      Place a T junction and an elbow onto either end of a 2 1/4-inch length of PVC. Place the T junction flat on the table, and the elbow joint so it points straight up. Make three more units, but don't use the PVC glue yet.

    • 3

      Make a square base by inserting a 12-inch length of pipe into two of the T junctions on the corner pieces to make two sides. Place two more 12-inch pieces between the two elbow joints to make a square base.

    • 4

      Place the base with the open end of the T junctions pointing up. Insert four more 12-inch PVC lengths into the T junctions. Cap these with the remaining elbow joints.

    • 5

      Place two 5 1/2-inch lengths of pipe into the T junction so they form a straight piece. Insert those between the two sides. These bars should form a square with the bottom of the base.

    • 6

      Slide a 12-inch pipe into the 1 1/4-inch diameter pipe. Insert the 1-inch inner pipe into the open T junctions on the frame.

    • 7

      Glue the frame together. Make sure you don't get glue on the 1 1/4-inch pipe. Follow the directions for your PVC glue. Leave the frame to dry overnight.

    • 8

      Place the carpeted board and frame upside down. Measure and mark the middle of the board.

    • 9

      Place the 1 1/4-inch pipe on the center mark, and screw the board into place with the plumber's strap. Make the strap as low and tight against the pipe as you can. Flip the completed teeter back over.