Training Solutions for Weave Pole Problems & Proofing Exercises*

Introduction

General Guidelines

•Placement of Reinforcement
•Style and Footwork
•Encouraging Speed

Does Your Dog Understand His Weave Cue?
Dogs That Don’t Like to Touch the Poles
Dogs That Have Trouble with Different Types of Poles & Bases
Dogs That Skip Poles
Dogs That Pop Out of the Poles
Dogs That Won’t Stay in the Poles When You Are Ahead of Them
Dogs That Have Difficulty With Rear Crosses at the Poles
Dogs That Can’t Stay in the Poles If You Increase Lateral Distance or Motion
Dogs That Exit Early When You’re Layering Obstacles
Dogs That Struggle with Difficult Entries
Teaching the Dog to Ignore Handler Motion
Dogs That Don’t Collect to Enter the Poles
Maintenance Work
But He’s Perfect at Home!
Conclusion