Heidii Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Wanting to purchase weave poles but unsure of which type i should get. My dog knows how to weave (just) but am looking to "re-train" him alittle better at how to enter the weaves from different directions etc. I would prefer the ones on a base that can be adjusted by angle but how am I to know if they are good enough quality etc? When you adjust the angle each weave is on, has anyone had problem with them not holding and falling? I have a big dog who knocks around the weaves pretty hard. I would also like ones that are pretty flexible. I have seen these ones on airdogs website. Anyone got these ones or can recommend some weaves? http://airdogs.com.au/agility/home.php?cat=252 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I ordered myself a set of 12 2x2 base plated weavers. A bit expensive but I couldn't be happier with them. Can get them made in other configurations but having them 2 poles on a plate does make them car transportable sized. I also intend on using them to train my younger girl using the 2x2 method. I had mine made by a person in Victoria (I am in Adelaide) and then couriered. Very good service as they were picked up late afternoon on a Monday and arrived first thing Tuesday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have stick in the ground weaves, so you can put them in any configuration you like I got mine from Clean Run http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...p;ParentCat=336 Just noticed they now have 2 x 2 weaves as well, though not the correct spacing for Australia http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...p;ParentCat=336 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Will say we have stick in the ground ones at club and they are a bugger as they need constantly readjusting as they are easily disturbed. Love my base plated ones now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 They do need readjusting, and it is harder to put them in a straight line than I thought but it does give you the flexibility to do them however you like, 2 poles, 3 poles, 4, 6 up to 12 and to have a channel or slanted or straight. And they are easily transported and stored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 thanks for the suggestions! :rolleyes: I dont know how i would go with the 2x2 method... looks difficult! I just dont get why you would start off just having the dog run between two poles?..... The slanted way looks easier to train...not that i have ever seen the 2x2 method done before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab_Rat Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Has anyone used the plastic or fibreglass electric fence step in posts?? Thats what Ive seen used at two clubs over here in the West. They arent that expensive (plastic ones, not sure about f/glass), you can get different ones and they are easy to put in the ground. Not sure what angles you need, but these can be put into the ground at any angle! They would be available at most feed places, rural shops etc. Rat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowgirlsdrivetrux Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I ordered myself a set of 12 2x2 base plated weavers. A bit expensive but I couldn't be happier with them. Can get them made in other configurations but having them 2 poles on a plate does make them car transportable sized. I also intend on using them to train my younger girl using the 2x2 method. I had mine made by a person in Victoria (I am in Adelaide) and then couriered. Very good service as they were picked up late afternoon on a Monday and arrived first thing Tuesday morning. Hi Ness, I'm in Victoria and wanting to order a set of 12 2x2 weave poles. I'm very interested to know where you got yours from. How much were they? Do they also make jumps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Murray Tyler made mine they were I think from memory $240. http://www.aussieagility.com.au/equipment.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshman Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 They do need readjusting, and it is harder to put them in a straight line than I thought but it does give you the flexibility to do them however you like, 2 poles, 3 poles, 4, 6 up to 12 and to have a channel or slanted or straight. And they are easily transported and stored. Here's an idea for keeping them straight as you put them in the ground; A piece of string/twine with knots in at the appropriate distance apart, and a loop at either end, then just hit a pole into the ground through one loop, stretch out the other end and hold it down with another pole, then you can put in the rest of the poles one at each knot - voila! Straight poles and the correct distance apart. Take away the string and you're ready to go... You can do virtually the same thing with some flat 1 inch wide tape and some grommets at the correct distance (instead of the knots), then stick a pole through each of the grommet holes. That leaves you with the tape on the ground still, which gives the illusion of bases, but you have to be careful the dog doesn't trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meea Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I use the elect fence pole. Very light and easy and flexible. I have always just foot measured them but more recently bought a heavy tape with holes in it from clean run. Best thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I would borrow someones metal base, drive out to some industrial area & find a little metal fabrication shop & ask them to make some. Then just buy the PVC poles yourself. I am wary of training a dog using stick in the ground poles, after having to retrain one of mine that competition poles don't move like the ones she was trained on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Heidi The 2x2 method is fast. It can take from four days to a month tops if you follow the plan. It's all about rewarding the dog for making the right decision on its own, and starting off making the right decision really easy for a dog to figure out. It can take a dog over six months with any of the other methods to figure out what you want them to do with weave poles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiechick Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) I have channel weaves on a metal base that I intend to sell (2 sets of 6 that connect together to make 12 and can be adjusted from straight line to around a 6 inch channel. Won't use them again since I tried 2x2 with the youngest dog. They were only ever used to teach one dog to weave and are still in very good condition, if you are interested PM me. Made by the same person currently making the 2x2's. Edited June 15, 2011 by kelpiechick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 As a non-agility person I didn't get how 2x2 weavers would work until it was explained to me and then I had a lightbulb moment and it was so obvious how easy it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Kelpiechick -- If it is OK to ask? Who is making your weaves and would it be worth buying some and paying freight to NSW? I would like a set of weaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Our instructor told us to use bamboo sticks or tomato stakes. Cheap and you can arrange it however you like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiechick Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Kelpiechick -- If it is OK to ask? Who is making your weaves and would it be worth buying some and paying freight to NSW? I would like a set of weaves. Made by Murray Tyler - Ness has already posted contact details on previous page. Have you tried in your own state though to save on delivery? There are a couple of people in NSW making equipment and someone on here could probably point you in the right direction. I would only use stick in the ground (electric fence posts, bamboo, etc.) as a last resort these days (although my first 3 dogs were all taught that way and still learned to weave.) Dogs tend to learn on these by pushing the poles out of the way with their heads and develop a very 'centre hugging' style, then when they go onto a rigid base they can't do this and it can create problems with some dogs. (not all though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Not sure if anyone else can view this link, but a friend of a friend in QLD is making steel-based weaves if anyone is interested. I can contact her for more info if wanted. Weave Poles - $265Can be made to 55cm or 60cm apart (22" or 24") Can be made to 2x2 bases or can be made to any desired bases e.g. 3 bases with 4 poles or 2 bases with 6 poles (Poles do not come with coloured tape) Optional: Pins - $1.50 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'd love to get proper weave poles as I am sure they are much better, but at the moment I can't afford them (they are really expensive). I figure some bamboo sticks are better than nothing at all though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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