Prerequisites
Dogs must be 12 months or older.
Prerequisite Class
You must have "AG315 - Precision Charged Weave Poles" in your library or purchase it as a prequesite class to follow this class. The link to purchase will be added below.
Supplies and Equipment
List of Required Items for this class
Reinforcer
You must be able to throw the reinforcer or have your dog grab the tug toy from your hand—no hand feeding. If you don't have a food toy and want to get one, I have some recommendations below. You will be allowed to throw food if it is in large pieces, your dog can easily track it, and your dog isn't overly handler-focused.
Recommended food toys are on Clean Run:
Weave Poles and Guides
- Weave Poles
- Preferred, 2 x 2s - Three sets of 2 x 2 weave pole bases - 24" between poles. The lightweight bases (aluminum) will be fine if you have a small or medium-sized dog. If you have a medium or large dog, the 2 x 2s should be heavy enough to remain in place when your dog touches or hits a pole. If it's a lighter-weight set, they must be staked (outdoors) or double-sided taped (indoors) in position.
- Alternatively, channel weaves. A set of four adjustable poles is required in the early stages of training. Eventually a set of six adjustable poles will be required.
- A set of six closed weave poles, or use the three sets of 2 x 2s.
- Four (minimum) guides to attach to the poles – some dogs may require two additional guides, but this is rare.
Check with your friends to see if they have 2 x 2s and weave pole guides you can borrow for this class. If you have a medium to large dog, ensure the bases are not light or can be staked down.
Otherwise, here is a list of businesses that make the equipment. I have experience with Clip and Go and I highly recommend their guides. I do not have experience with the 2x2s that are listed below. But they come recommended by others. The business that makes the 2x2s I use is currently not able to take orders, but I will add it here when they are up and running again.
Weave Pole guides
Clip and Go Agility:
https://clipandgoagility.com/clearway-weavepole-guides-for-6-poles-4-guides/
10% Discount Code ending December 2025: FenziWeaves10
24" 2 x 2 weave pole sets
MAD Agility
https://www.madagility.com/product-page/24-2-x-2-weaves-6-colored-poles
These bases would work best for large or medium-sized dogs with a lot of forward drive because they use powder coated steel bases. They usually have them in stock, and they come with colored poles.
Mark's Agility Equipment
https://www.marksagilityequipment.com/product-page/2x2-weaves
These bases are aluminum and lightweight and will need to be staked down for medium to large-sized dogs. They make them as ordered, so it will be 8-10 weeks before delivery.
Nosetouch.com
https://nosetouch.com/2x2-Weave-Poles_c_16.html
These bases are made of steel and can be staked or taped down if they move. They can also be ordered in different colored bases. The web site page has not been updated to reflect that they no longer default to 20” between the poles. It doesn’t appear that it will get updated, but they do make them 24" apart now. The business owner states that they usually ship within 2 weeks.
Local welder
Many people get their 2 x 2s by contacting a local welder. If you show them the design, they might be able to make you a cheaper and sturdier version.
Jumps
Two wing jumps. You can get by with two wingless jumps and two wings (or any object your dog will wrap).
Instructor: Nancy Gagliardi Little
