Yes, this is my second purchase of weave poles in less than a year. My last agility trial was 429 days ago. Can you believe that? Since then, there have been some some changes. AKC is allowing weave poles spaced 24 inches to be used in agility trials now. Most dogs and handlers prefer the larger spacing. A couple of extra inches reduces the stress on canine spines especially in large dogs. Most of the local clubs in my area have already replaced their weave poles with the new 24 inch variety. I decided to keep up with the Joneses when I realized I was practicing on weave poles spaced only 20 inches. There is quite a difference (see below).
Here is Riley trying the new weave poles for the first time. She did much better than I expected. She has struggled with weave poles more than any of my other agility greyhounds (except Jes and Teresa who had an idiot trainer :-). Riley appears to get left behind so I thought more space would leave her even further behind. However, I saw the opposite effect. After a couple of passes, Riley appears to be more organized and methodical on the 24 inch weaves. I'm so thrilled I sound like a Billy goat!
Here is Reagan. She did as I expected. I think once she gets used to them she will appreciate the additional space. Reagan often looks a little squashed when she drives through smaller spacing. These weave poles should allow for her to really drive through them.
