Price: $159.95
(As of Fri, 12 Mar 2010)

Common Opinion:

Product Overview and Summary

The Agility in a Bag set is the perfect solution for everyone just starting off in the fun sport of dog agility. Practice at home, or take it on the road. Everything you need in one convenient carrying bag! Comes with 5 popular agility obstacles that can be used indoors or out. Made of furniture grade UV stabilized plastic. Weighs only 18 lbs. Includes: (1) WEAVE POLE SET: 6 pole set with free standing base. (2) HURDLE JUMP: The jump bar adjusts in height by sliding jump cups up and down on side bars. (3) TIRE JUMP: 22" diameter hoop slides up and down on side bars for adjusting for any size dog. (4) PAUSE BOX: Great training aid and substitute for the pause table. (5) TUNNEL Ripstop nylon 3' tunnel with 22" diameter. Use the tunnel by itself, or attach the chute. (6) CHUTE: Attachable 8' chute. Attaches with velcro. (7) CARRYING BAG: Sturdy canvas bag with zipper closure and extra wide strap. (8) ALSO INCLUDES: Colored vinyl tape for decorating poles and easy assembly and training tips. (Colors may vary from what is pictured). Our most popular item!

Customer Experience and Opinions

 Getting another one, December 17 ,2009
Frank reveals that:
We have labs, and my daughters love to play with them in the yard. My wife bought this set for them, and I think its a great product. It's not just for kids. The bag is great and manages to fit everything. The chute attached to the tunnel (held on by elastic) sometimes pulls off when our big guy runs through it, but I fixed this problem by clipping binder clips around the rim. I would recommend this set. I'm actually getting another one for my other daughter, as they each have a dog.

 A high quality set for the money, December 14 ,2009
Daylily reveals:
I am very pleased with this set. After looking around and pricing things out individually, I knew this was a great value for the money. The obstacles are sturdy and way more 'beefier' than the kyjen set which is the only other 'kit' I see to compare to (though that set is so low budget and paper thin that it's not really a fair comparison, plus it doesn't come with a carrying bag).

The other thing I like about the Agility in a Bag obstacles is that they can be used inside. Perfect for my carpeted basement during the winter. Some other obstacles have to be stuck in the ground. Not these.

I have no complaints. I like having a starter set decided for me, so I didn't have to worry about what I should get and not get. They say these represent a good sampling of the most popular obstacles. I would have liked to have a pause table instead of a pause box, but then it would be impossible to made into a portable set of course, so I can see why they had to make the substitution. It works for me.

I look forward to being able to pack this up and take it on the annual camping trip when all the family members and the dogs get together. We will have fun with this set.

Price: $12.95
(As of Fri, 12 Mar 2010)

Common Opinion:

Product Overview and Summary

The Amazing Treat Machine is an exciting and innovative interactive dog toy. It automatically rewards your dog with treats when he or she drops a tennis ball inside. By nature, dogs are hunters and workers. Using the Amazing Treat Machine will stimulate these primal instincts within your dog. Think of the feeling you get when solving a crossword puzzle, shooting a basket, or playing a game. Your dog will experience that same excitement every time a tennis ball and treats roll out of the Amazing Treat Machine. The design is as simple as it is clever. Made of quality kraft linerboard cardboard, the Amazing Treat Machine easily folds together without glue or tape. You supply a plastic water bottle (16.9oz works best) for the internal treat dispenser, your own tennis ball, and the treats. Working with your dog to train him or her to use the Amazing Treat Machine is part of the fun. To get them started you can drop the ball inside to show them how it’s done. Assembly and training instructions are available on our website at AmazingTreatMachine.com. The Amazing Treat Machine is 10 inches wide by 10 inches deep and 12 inches tall. It is made in California of approximately 30% post-consumer recycled material. You should always supervise your dog while he or she uses the Amazing Treat Machine and put it away when not in use. With care your Amazing Treat Machine can last many months. Once worn, it is 100% recyclable.

Customer Experience and Opinions

 Where is the other half of the product?, March 10 ,2010
Rebecca S. Muradian tells us:
Did not come with plastic bottle & ball! I had a hard time getting the right size bottle & a hard time cutting the bottle.

 great, March 08 ,2010
Sandra D. Coffman (Florida) tells us:
I bought this for my Belgian Tervuren. He loves it. I put his food into the bottle and he will happily work at getting his food. He gives me a dirty look when I put his food in his bowl instead of using the "magic box"

If you fill the bottle nearly full the food will come out slowly-Andre will drop the ball into the box over and over even when the food does not come out.

I just bought another one so I will have a spare it the first one wares out.

 Interesting idea, but not so amazing, December 16 ,2009
L. Meyers (Bay Area, CA) reveals:
I was hoping to find a good puzzle toy that is a little less than some of the options out there (Nina Ottosson toys, for example, which we love, they are just pricey). Unfortunately this isn't a good alternative. I wasn't expecting a cardboard treat system to be on the same level as wood or plastic toys, but I did expect it to work.

The assembly video on their website wasn't very helpful. The majority of which focused on cutting the holes in the water bottle, (thanks, but I got that part after you cut the first triangle) and then inserting the bottle in the (magically assembled) box. The assembly of the box was bypassed entirely. This is the most complicated part of the "easy" assembly. The instructions aren't the best written.

It doesn't work quite as smoothly as the toy in the video. Sometimes treat drop out, sometimes they don't. We also found that just a couple drops of the ball into the box and the bottle drops out also. Our dog would argue that's a plus, we would not.

Great that it's recyclable, but I'll be recycling this much earlier than I had anticipated.

Price: $11.95
(As of Fri, 12 Mar 2010)

Common Opinion:

Product Overview and Summary

Specifications:Material - 100% Terylene8-3/4" x 6-3/4" x 3-1/2" (Opened)Adjusts to fit waists up to 50 inches

Customer Experience and Opinions

 Great, sturdy treat bag, December 20 ,2009
Alex Chaffee (San Francisco, CA) says that:
When I got this bag I suspected that the mechanism wouldn't last long. It felt a bit creaky and I feared it would either freeze up or get too loose to remain open once opened.

But I've had it at my waist now for 3+ months of twice daily dog walks and it's still opening (and remaining open) and closing (and remaining closed) just like new. Just remember, that slightly sticky feeling when you squeeze it open or shut isn't a bug, it's a feature!

I also like the size of the main pocket. It's big enough to pour a whole week's supply of treats in there. And there's two little pockets (one velcro, one zippered) for insubstantial extras like a thin plastic poop bag. And a nice keychain loop to stick a clicker on.

The only flaw is the belt; it's not fastened on and is a little small for the belt loops so it occasionally slips out when I'm carrying (not wearing) it, and plus the buckles are kind of primitive so it tends to get loose no matter how tightly I cinch it.

 Just what I was looking for, December 12 ,2009
Denver Granny (CO) reveals:
I shopped through a lot a treat bags before choosing this one. I wanted one that would stand open for quick, easy access to the treats. I also wanted one with its own belt, since I never wear one, and the belt had to be long enough for an overweight person like me (some others had belts, but they were too short). I couldn't imagine one that clipped onto my waistband being either comfortable or secure. I wish only that all the pockets were a little larger to carry more treats and more and larger accessories. My keys barely fit into one of the small pockets. Well constructed overall. I'll be using it for a long time.

 Good trainer bag., October 21 ,2009
Allison Chappell (Clinton, Missouri United States) thinks:
Easy to open and close with one hand, doesnt close 100% so could still loose treats if turned over but not just if you are leaning down. Keeps dogs face out of treat bag. Handy pockets for clicker, keys, or other small things. t