Materials and building dimensions.
You will need an 8' table to work on.
Best design is a simple 22" wide by 96" long by 20" tall table.
The top is made of one sheet of 5/8" ACX plywood that is ripped at 22", then glued and nailed together. This will give you a 1-1/4" x 24" x 96" top. The leg assembly is made of 4x4 pressure treated, cut at 18-3/4" each, and three 2 x 4 x 96" that you will use to frame the top (two inches inside the profile of the top) and for bracing.
Buyers Steel Tie-Down Ring Plate Item# 0730, ordered mine from http://www.northerntool.com
Only $1.99
I do have my rings attached to both ends of my training table
Give training table a good coat of exterior paint, and you are good to go for the next 20 years. Total cost - less than $ 200.
For Week 1-4
*A 6' leash and a properly fitted chain collar. You may use the training equipment you used in the FOUNDATION Course.
* A wooden dowel that fits the size of your dog's mouth. I will provide these for you in the first class.
*Smaller step stool - find one at a thrift store or purchase. MAKE SURE the surface is NOT SLICK, but a bit rough so the dog has stable footing. MAKE SURE the stool doesn't slip when a dog is on it, so it must be stable with weight on it. Yes, you can make these also.
These are used for training a dog to move its hips in a different direction (strengthens hip muscles) AND as step stools for teaching a dog to launch into a car or in the back of a truck, etc. Mighty handy and training a dog to be able to move in ANY direction comes in handy when training the retrieve mechanics.
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* You will need a dumbbell that is made to fit your dog's mouth. I will size your dog's mouth and order these for you. You can repay me when they come in. 
* A dumbbell holder, these are made by Tom Skeen (Stephanie's husband) to fit your dog's dumbbell size. They are $ 20 apiece and shipped to me here so I can get them to you when they arrive.
* A heeling stick, I will provide these for you in class
For Week 5-9
* Your Longe Line as the distance is extended on the retrieve.
* A check cord that easily slides through the "O" ring, a position you will hold the check cord in with your left hand, as the distance is extended on the retrieve. You will need at least a 30' check cord, and for a bigger dog, you may need a 50' to 100'.
* Link to Max 200 to buy regulation jumps You can purchase these if you are serious about being able to train your dog to do obedience jumping. But man, the prices are skyrocketed since I purchased the set I use in class.
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