Comments on: The Word on Weave Pole Spacing

By: Dawnmarie

Dawnmarie — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:10:57 +0000

Change does not seem to bother my JRTs. If it can hp w/health issues for bigger or any dogs, than I am all for it.

By: ZoAnne

ZoAnne — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:08:36 +0000

I think the 24″ spacing would be great, as I have a 64lb. Aussie running this course and the slightly bigger spacing would be great for him.

By: TexasBella

TexasBella — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:05:18 +0000

Thrilled to find out why there are two different spacings. We’re novices and I’ve been confused so now I know. We have a Golden Retriever who’s just started Agility training this Fall and has only completed the Foundation class and has elbow dysplasia so the 24″ spacing seems like a more better choice for her. I’m really happy to read that multiple breeds are picking up speed on this spacing so that seems to support the increased spacing too. This apparently is a well-thought out change that is bearing benefits to our dogs health, which is the bottom line.

By: Jazzy

Jazzy — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:26:47 +0000

I am an agility novice. That said, my American Pit Bull Terrier has mastered the weaves, in so much as accuracy – but she is slow as molasses! I’m sure the better part of that has to do with my inexperience; but I will say we recently tried the 24 inch spaced weaves in class and it made a huge difference. I don’t know if it was somehow more comfortable for her; but she actually picked up a good amount of speed going through them!