Granulated EPDM rubber chips, combined with a polyurethane adhesive, sold in specially measured kits for use in coating dog agility contact obstacle equipment, to provide a surface with traction and grip in all conditions; natural gum rubber slats, combined with a polyurethane adhesive, sold in specially measured kits for use as slats on dog agility contact obstacle equipment, to provide grip that gives and provides traction while dogs are climbing the equipment