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I know how challenging it can be to find high‑quality gear for stepping into the competition obedience ring with your dog. That’s why I’ve put together a list of small businesses that truly understand our sport—and the best part is that 99% of them proudly make their products right here in the USA!
Below you will find gear you want or need - whether you’re an experienced trainer searching for something unique or a brand‑new exhibitor building your training kit. These *small businesses* make Obedience jumps, custom Utility gloves, Scent articles, Utility article bags, leashes, and more! Additional resources will be added as I find them.
Do YOU have a business or hobby that includes custom or personalized obedience gear? Here at Showing Off Web Design, your business will be listed for FREE!
All the way at the bottom of this page, there are links to a few Obedience related articles, plus links to really good trainers who offer online training videos, personal consultations, free clips, as well as training webinars.
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**These links are provided merely as suggestion on places to look.**
Showing Off Web Design does not receive any compensation to list them here.
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Be sure to ask turnaround time before placing your order - custom or not.
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Last update: April 15, 2026
Board Working creates custom, handmade pieces and now offers laser engraving on wood articles! Made in Arizona - dumbbells and single or double bar utility articles in leather or wood. Beautiful work that you'll be proud to show off! Faster turn time than many.
Board Working
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.
CC Custom Article Bags
Obedience jumps made of PVC or wood at decent prices Made in the USA! Check out Agility by Carlson
Agility by Carlson
Just Right Gloves makes high quality, bright white utility gloves with cuffs for competitive obedience trainers and their dogs. Gloves are custom made just for your dog in Illinois.
(Pictured are MY custom gloves)
Just Right Gloves
Located in Ohio, Mark's Agility Equipment is a source for Agility equipment, but he also makes AKC appropriate obedience jumps, including Broad, High and Bar jumps.
Mark's Agility Equipment
On Point Scent Article Bags is located in Michigan. Kay Braddock makes vented Utility scent article bags and larger bags for training equipment.
On Point Scent Article Bags
Located in Colorado, they started with Leashes by Design and grew to become Canine Craft Works. Handmade, custom collars, leashes, utility scent articles, and broad jump guides.
Canine Craft Works
The Bag Lady is located in Calgary, AB where she makes custom article bags and matching armband holders to help with entry fees for her own dogs. Take a look at the options!
The Bag Lady
Just one example of Custom K9 Creations duffle-style article bags. They also do training vests, totes and armband holders. Made in Missouri and handcrafted to order.
Custom K9 Creations
Hand Made in the USA (PA) - custom leather collars and leashes all hand made by Alex. Previously "On Lead" - Leading Leathers offers custom collars, leashes and show leads. If you're like ME, you'll need more than one!
Leading Leathers
Located in Iowa, See's Creations makes custom utility articles as well as other dog related home decor.
See's Creations
Scent articles made for competitors, by competitors. Jerry Burke makes custom Leather and Metal articles in single and some double bar options. The site is outdated, but he still does articles. Located in Stevensville, Ontario.
Jerry Burke
Deb's Custom Obedience Bags & Craft is located in New Jersey and she does really nice Utility Article bags in multiple styles, plus makes matching armband holders.
Deb's Custom Obedience Bags
Competition Training Articles
Competition Obedience - Interesting facts from the American Kennel Club
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Heeling with Attention - An important first step in competition Obedience
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Totally Fetching - Teaching & Proofing a Reliable Retrieve (DVD) This is the method I use for my dogs..
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​The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Competitve Obedience - by WaggyChef
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Northfield Dog Training - FREE training videos courtesy of Adele Yunck
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Competitive Obedience Articles by Catherine Zinsky - Literally hours and hours of reading, if you want it, on every topic from Novice to Utility.
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.
Winner of the 2025 National Obedience Championship as well as multiple other years, Petra Ford has a long history of successfully training Labrador Retrievers. She offers online webinars, mini-clinics and occasional seminars around the country. Click on the logo above to learn more about Petra and her training opportunities.
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