How Far Apart Should Weave Poles Be?

Make Weave Poles 19 to 24 Inches Apart

Weave poles should be 19 to 24 inches apart. The dog should be able to easily pass through the weave poles but must also use agility to do so.

The Weave Poles can be Adjusted

The weave poles can be adjusted to be either closer together or farther apart after you begin training and are aware of the dog's ability. The poles should never be more than 24 inches apart, however. As training progresses, you can gradually set the poles to show off the dog's agility and to make the dog more competitive.

Bottom Line

Challenge the dog. but do not make it overly difficult. The weave poles can be gradually adjusted as training progresses.

References

• Dog Agility Equipment:: Weave Poles Information Page..
• For Our Dogs' Sake: Concerns about Weave Pole Spacing