Comments on: Adjustable “Channel” Weave Poles

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:30:18 +0000

I’m sorry I can’t answer this very well… I don’t have any friends with a short agility dog to borrow to try it out. You might try an agility discussion forum, or a forum for toy/small/short dogs of any breed — any forum for any breed nowadays is likely to have an agility or sport discussion aree — and see what other people with short/small dogs are using with best results.

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:27:49 +0000

I know this is an old post but I hope you still have time to answer a question…

I have toy dogs and wonder the weave poles would work for them, will the elbows get in the way? The largest dog only stands 11″ at the withers.

By: Allie

Allie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:20:47 +0000

That’s great news! I hope you and your dog enjoy agility.

By: Kathy LaMarca

Kathy LaMarca — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:57:00 +0000

Hi, I am new to the site and new to agility. I just started training with my 11 month mini aussie. I found your plans and was lucky enough to get Home Depot to cut my pvc. I talked our school’s shop teacher and a couple of my students to assemble everything for me. They raved how simple you guys have made it for them!!! Thanks!

By: Sheri Rosewall

Sheri Rosewall — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:52:32 +0000

thank you thank you thank you for sharing this great info! I’ve been looking all over and just found your site. I thank you and both my schnauzer girls will thank you too!You rock!

By: Allie

Allie — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:00:01 +0000

Glad you like the directions! I hope the project goes well.

By: ann hoagland

ann hoagland — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:55:07 +0000

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I love this site I have been looking for some easy to make PVC weave poles and this fits the bill . The directions are clear and easy to follow I printed them off so I could have them beside me as I work/

It was so nice to take a shopping list to the hardware store with me to work off I just took the directions with me !!!

By: Allie

Allie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:27:47 +0000

As far as I know, all the agility organizations use the same spacing for the weave poles regardless of the size of the dog. I think the spacing varies a bit amongst the organizations but I don’t have all the regulations handy to compare at the moment.

As for the size of the pipe itself and the connectors, I don’t think that makes a difference for practicing at home. The only issue might be that a smaller dog would benefit from smaller pipe because of having to step over the parts that are on the ground. Is that what you are concerned about? If so, then smaller pipe/connectors might be the way to go.

Another issue: The larger the pipe the easier it is for the dog to see.

And one more: If the pipe at home is of similar size to what you will see in competition or class, your dog will not have to adjust to a different size/feel of pipe. If there is a big change from the dog’s perspective, your dog may need some time/practice to adjust to the differences and generalize the weaving to all pole types.

By: Saundra Smith

Saundra Smith — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:35:00 +0000

Can the adjustable “channel” weave poles be made in a smaller size pvc pipe? My agility group has four little dogs (Havanese, Lasa, yorkie) and we are making one to share. Is this style of weave poles appropriate for little 8 pound dogs?

By: Allie

Allie — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:22:10 +0000

Glad to hear Roger’s instructions are helping so many out there! We are enjoying our obstacles at home even in the rainy weather.