Agility trainers all say the same thing. Because the weaves are the hardest for your dog to master, it is essential to have a set at home! And if you get a set that can be used both outside and inside, all the better! Here is a set that is lightweight, portable, and also very versatile. The poles can be used fixed (straight up and down) or adjustable (slanted), similar to what is called the "weave-a-matic" method. The poles are 36" tall and evenly spaced apart at a standard distance of 20" (same distance used for all size dogs). Comes with free decorative tape for the poles, and easy assembly instructions. Order two sets and get a free connector kit to connect them together to make a 12-pole set.
One of the newest methods of training the weave poles that is gaining in popularity is the "channel method", in which two parallel rows of weave poles are put side by side, but offset in such a way that the dog has a center "channel" to run down. At first your dog is not weaving (just getting a treat by running through to the other end). But by slowly bringing the poles closer together, inch-by-inch, your dog will begin to weave without him even knowing it! When all poles are eventually brought fully together it is a straight line of poles, and if you are patient and don't rush the channel process, your dog will come to "understand" weaving and be less apt to miss poles in the future!
Specifications: The poles are 36" tall, spaced 20" apart, and 1" thick. The same distance between the poles is used for all size dogs. The poles rotate on their own fixture, allowing for infinite adjustments, but are not so loose to be pushed out of place.
You will get: When you order the Channel Weaves, you will get free tape for decorating the poles any way you'd like, easy-to-use assembly instructions, and training tips. With the 12-pole set you get the extra pieces needed to connect two sets together (and save money too!)
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