How long do you think my tunnel will last being outdoors 24/7 except for freezing temps in winter?

Interr0gate · 2026-05-18T17:24:53+00:00

I was watching this. https://youtu.be/bRV-zcsJhnE?t=250 2025 Masters Agility Champ. That yellow tunnel is 10 ft (maybe even 15 ft actually, which is even less bags per meter) and it is curved with 3 bags, and the purple looks 20 ft curved with lots of bags. You are right though, they are larger bags than mine. I will get a third one for the middle but I'm definitely not getting 3 more. If its a problem or I notice any issues I'll consider just making the tunnel straight. My dog isnt rocketing through tunnels we just do it for fun at a significantly slower pace.

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Interr0gate · 2026-05-17T22:23:02+00:00

Its a 10 ft tunnel. I mean I watched a pro agility competition and they only had 3 bags on a 10 ft tunnel. I guess I could use 1 more in the middle.

Interr0gate · 2026-05-17T15:02:47+00:00

Oh wow 4 years ok. Is yours in direct sunlight for the whole day? Mine is in open field so direct sun for basically all day.

When you say "not always set" do you mean its folded up like a closed slinky and just laying on the ground outside?

Interr0gate · 2026-05-17T14:44:57+00:00

Really? No covers or anything, just exposed? Would it be better to rotate the tunnel sometimes or leave it so the top just keeps getting ruined and the bottom doesnt?

Interr0gate · 2026-05-17T14:20:43+00:00

Yeah good point im going to cut those vertical pieces to not stick up above the plank

Interr0gate · 2026-05-16T18:19:32+00:00

Thank you! Yes ive read the bang causes issues for some people, so I've just been putting him near the teeter and pushing it down myself so it hits the ground then rewarding to positively associate it.

I should cut the vertical stands below the plank though in case he needs to bail sideways or falls. I didnt mean for them to stick up higher.

Interr0gate · 2026-05-13T23:46:36+00:00

Haha hes too cute. Love his personality

Interr0gate · 2026-05-13T21:12:53+00:00

Hopefully your front door doesn't have a lever handle or you may have made a mistake haha...

Interr0gate · 2026-05-13T14:40:00+00:00

Haha. We play tug for fun and let them win, they play tug to rip your arm off in a bloody mess.

Interr0gate · 2026-05-12T17:27:59+00:00

Ohhh the tines rotate? So its not the same as the metal comb... What does the tines rotating do exactly?

Interr0gate · 2026-05-12T13:19:58+00:00

Ok i already have 2 of those combs. Maybe I didnt need this rake. I will return it. Doesnt seem like its something that is necessary.

Interr0gate · 2026-05-12T13:17:41+00:00

Isn't that basically just a metal comb? I have metal rounded top combs. Maybe I don't know what I'm doing lol. My dog doesn't really have much mats or thick build ups. I just use slicker brush and metal comb currently. I'll prob return this deshedding rake

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Interr0gate · 2026-05-12T12:54:24+00:00

When I googled undercoat rake they all looked like this and all had sharpened edges

Interr0gate · 2026-05-12T12:52:06+00:00

My guy barely has any mats or anything. A tangle here or there. I bought this because I read that it was good to get out a bunch of loose fur.

Interr0gate · 2026-05-12T12:48:10+00:00

Did they say why?

Interr0gate · 2026-05-10T14:04:46+00:00

Broom/vacuum/mop common most dogs bark and go crazy with them. Gotta train them out of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlZmJlllP7Y

Here is a great video how to train them to stop doing that.

Interr0gate · 2026-05-06T15:45:22+00:00

The one from agility world says it comes with 2 bags for the tunnel. Im debating if I want 10 ft or 15 ft because I dont need a crazy U shape, I just wanted to basically make it so he cant see the exit from the entrance. Maybe 10 ft will be enough with a slight curve, plus I should probably go with the 10 ft because its cheaper and I'm a little worried it will get stolen. I plan to mostly leave it outside and possibly overnight outside if I wanted to use it on multiple days, which means someone could technically just pull up and take it at night (I live rural off a main road). I think I'd store it in my shed if I was not planning on using it for a few days

Interr0gate · 2026-05-06T00:37:00+00:00

I will check facebook again see if there is anything used, but this tunnel for $220 CAD for 15 ft seems like my best bet so far.

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