About
Hey, we’re Naylor Agility, and we’re barking mad about all things dog agility.
Based in the heart of South Yorkshire, we’ve been manufacturing dog agility equipment for over 40 years. What started with a single agility tunnel in 1983 has grown into a comprehensive range of equipment for training, clubs, competitions, and dogs and handlers of all levels.
Today, our range includes agility tunnels, jumps, weaves, long jumps, walls, tyres, contact equipment, training accessories and more, with products manufactured and developed using decades of experience.
Our focus is simple: creating safe, reliable and durable agility equipment that helps dogs and handlers get the most from the sport.
How it all started…
It all started back in 1983, when we were known as Amco Plastics Ltd and primarily manufactured ventilation ducting for the National Coal Board.
A member of the public, Mrs Venables, contacted us to ask whether we could use the same manufacturing methods to create a tunnel for her dog agility training.
We did, and our first dog agility tunnel was born.
Word soon spread throughout the agility community and, more than four decades later, tunnels remain at the heart of Naylor Agility, alongside a much wider range of equipment developed for the modern sport.
The history of Naylor Agility
1983 – Our first-ever dog agility tunnel is made. Mrs Venables – a member of the public doing dog agility - got our information from the National Coal Board. We worked closely with Mrs Venables to turn our ventilation ducting into a tunnel for her dog agility training.
1984 – The word has started to spread that we now make dog agility tunnels, and after a few months of orders, we place our first advert in ‘Dog Training Weekly’ – a magazine recommended to us by one of our new customers.
1985 – The first exports outside of the UK – starting with the German Shepherd Dog Club in Dublin. This is followed by our first export to America for Anglo American Dog Training.
Two years after manufacturing our first tunnel – and after feedback from our customers – we develop our very own tunnel strap. This first design was 100mm wide, with two 12mm eyelets at each end, pegs were then inserted to secure in place. A design still used by people in the community.
1986 – Exported first tunnels to Denmark via Dansk Kennel Club.
1988 – We start working with Martin and Edith Pollard from Alvah Developments. We worked closely with Alvah Developments until 1997 when they decided to retire. During this time, Alvah Developments were appointed as sole UK agents.
Anders Kier was also appointed as our agent for Denmark, initially on a 12-month trial basis, but we continued working closely with them for many years.
2001 – Started supplying regular pallet loads of 3m and 6m tunnels for re-sale into Germany, Sweden and Norway.
2003 – We started working with First Contact, manufacturing the tunnels they hire out for events, and even supplying the tunnels used at Crufts. It marks the beginning of a relationship that would continue for more than two decades.
2005 – Enquiry from Susan & Graham, Storm & Max’s Place. We supplied tunnels to go with the rest of their agility equipment for a number of years.
2013 – Bought by Naylor Industries Plc. Naylor Agility is officially born.
We received our first enquiry about non-slip tunnels. We worked with our material suppliers to develop a double-sided non-slip material for use in these tunnels.
2014 – We developed our first ‘sandbag strap’ with Velcro pockets.
2017 – Introduced our new 800mm tunnels for use in Hooper sports.
After the success of our Velcro sandbags, we introduced our adjustable sandbag straps – with the use of an extender, this bag can be used on our 600mm and 800mm tunnels.
We attended our first exhibition, the National Pet Show at London’s ExCel Arena. The next year the National Pet show moved to Birmingham NEC – and we returned again the year after.
2018 – Developed our adjustable wedge pocket sandbag straps, providing a more advanced alternative to our standard sandbags.
2019 – We launched our first Naylor Agility website and introduced two new ‘fun’ tunnels, 400mm for small dogs/puppies and 1000mm for larger breeds – and even donkeys!
Became a proud supporter of Pets as Therapy, making yearly donations to fund their animal-assisted therapy services.
2023 – We launch a new generation of non-slip agility tunnels, building on decades of experience manufacturing tunnels for the sport.
Naylor Agility started sponsoring WAO Team England, Ireland and Team Wales. Marking a major step towards supporting the dog agility community.
Started sponsoring the British Agility Championships and working closely with Anthony Clarke. We became a main sponsor for 2024.
2024 – We exhibited at our very first Crufts! We had an amazing four days showcasing our products and making new friends within the community.
We launched our new Naylor Agility website, making it easier for people to order online and at events.
We acquired Performance Agility, a fellow agility equipment company, allowing us to expand our product offering to include agility jumps, soft walls, long jumps and much more.
We launch our new range of products since acquiring Performance Agility and attended our first ever International Agility Festival.
Later in the year, we acquire First Contact, bringing decades of additional agility experience into the business and further expanding our range to include contact equipment.
2025 – We continue developing and refining our expanded equipment range, bringing together our experience in tunnel manufacturing with a much broader selection of agility equipment.
Our products continue to be used across training, clubs and competitions, while feedback from the agility community helps shape ongoing product development.
2026 – Following a period of operating an event equipment hire service, we make the decision to withdraw from hire and refocus Naylor Agility on what we do best: manufacturing, developing and supplying dog agility equipment.
And the story continues…
Naylor Agility company details
Here are the company details for Naylor Agility.
- Company number: 00342012
- Registered offices: Naylor House, Valley Road, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0BS
If you’d like to contact Naylor Agility, please see our contact information below:
- Call us: 01226 444388
- Email us: sales@naylorspecialistplastics.co.uk
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