WEAVE POLES WORKSHOP
Workshop Overview
We will be working in teams of two. No more than 3 teams (6 people) so that everyone gets more personal attention. You will be able to choose the partner you would like to work with for all three workshops if possible. There are a list of items to bring which are listed in the FAQs. The workshops will be held on the following dates:
DATES:
JULY 16, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
JULY 23, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
JULY 30, 2017 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
What You Will Learn
Weave Pole Basics we will cover:
SHAPING Basics using the 2 x 2 Weave Pole Method
Understanding TIMING and PLACEMENT of Rewards
Learning how and when to CUE the behavior
Understanding STIMULUS CONTROL
When to reward and when NOT to reward – Understanding Extinction
HOW and WHEN to add additional poles (Upping Criteria)
The Use of Distractions:
Understanding MOTION as a distraction
Understanding how to add DISTANCE effectively.
Understanding how to implement other DISTRACTIONS
Body Awareness Exercises for Weave Poles:
COMPRESSION and EXTENSION Exercises
CORE and BALANCE Strengthening Exercises
Who Benefits from this Class
This class is geared toward those that are looking for the following:
You know there is a better way to learn how to teach your dog to weave.
You want to “retrain” your weave poles so your dog has a better understanding of the behavior.
You have stalled with your present method of training weaves and the behaviors are not getting any better nor moving forward
You want to see your dog understanding the behavior.
Your weave pole behavior is deteriorating in more stimulating environments.
You cannot seem to get the consistency you need with your dog’s weave pole performance
You want more joy in your training for both you and your dog and less frustration and punishment
You want that desire and speed for doing the weaves
Plans and Pricing
Weave Pole Workshop - BASIC LEVEL
- THREE 2 Hour Clinics held on July 16, 23 & 30, 2017 – Total of 6 HOURS
- No more than 6 people in the class
- Private Facebook Group for follow up
- Additional exercise posted to the FB group
- Community Support
- FB Live Webinar to troubleshoot any problems
Weave Pole Workshop - Basic PLUS
- THREE 2 Hour Clinics held on July 16, 23 & 30, 2017 – Total of 6 HOURS
- No more than 6 people in the class
- Private Facebook Group for follow up
- Community Support
- Additional exercise posted to the FB group
- FB Live Webinar to troubleshoot any problems
Weave Pole Workshop - PREMIUM
- THREE 2 Hour Clinics held on July 16, 24 & 30, 2017 – Total of 6 HOURS
- No more than 6 people in the class
- Private Facebook Group for follow up
- Additional exercise posted to the FB group
- Community Support
- FB Live Webinar to troubleshoot any problems
Weave Pole Workshop - ULTIMATE
- THREE 2 Hour Clinics held on July 16, 23 & 30, 2017 – Total of 6 HOURS
- No more than 6 people in the class
- Private Facebook Group for follow up
- Additional exercise posted to the FB group
- Community Support
- FB Live Webinar to address and troubleshoot any problems
- PLUS a private 1 hour lesson
What the STUDENTS Are Saying
Don’t just take it from me, let my students do the talking!
“Suzanne Wesley is not only a superb professional trainer, she is a caring and understanding individual. Her ability to break down behaviors is so clever. Not only does she relate well with the dogs she teaches she is also supportive to the individual needs of each handler. It does not matter if you have years of experience or are just starting out with your first dog, Suzanne will customize your training plan to what you and your dog needs first and foremost. ”
Getting the opportunity to train with Suzanne has exceeded all of my expectations. She has an unbelievable amount of knowledge which allows her to fully break down old behaviors and build them again using a newer scientific based approach. She is also able to explain the exact steps a handler will need to take in order to improve whatever particular exercise you are working on. This is extremely important because oftentimes we know a behavior needs to be changed, but we don’t necessarily know how to fix it. The content of her lessons and clinics along with the step-by-step instruction is invaluable to both new and experienced handlers. Suzanne is patient with questions, pushes you to move forward and she has a quick wit which keeps training light and fun. Last but not least, My puppy has constant wagging tail from the beginning to end of our sessions and that is a wonderful reflection of Suzanne’s training methods!
Suzanne Wesley is an amazing teacher! She is helping me become the agility handler I want to be. She pushes me outside my comfort zone which has helped me to grow and learn so much. When I first got my puppy, Bounty, she made a few house calls to help me train Bounty in the home environment. I remember she told me that many issues start in the home so she wanted to help me learn how to take advantage of all the learning opportunities available! Additionally she created a private Facebook group so I could post videos and ask questions! I then started taking private lessons at her home with both of my dogs. These sessions were awesome and she helped me understand both of my dogs and their needs. I continue to use the private Facebook page for additional guidance. I then joined her puppy foundation class which gave me and Bounty a strong foundation and helped to build her focus and drive. This class has a private Facebook page as well where she posts videos of exercises you can work on at home. I continued into her handling foundation class which has propelled me and Bounty into being able to run in AKC Premier classes! We even took 1st place in one😍. I can’t say enough good things about the value I receive from Suzanne’s classes and private sessions. Another great thing she offers is course analysis using Coach’s Eye. She will take one of your agility course runs and go through it in detail and show you what you did well and where you can improve and how you can improve! Very valuable to help you become a better handler for your dog!!! If you want to become a better handler I highly recommend you contact Suzanne, schedule a session and become the handler you want to be!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are typically in your classes
We have no more than 6 students in a clinic or workshop. Therefore instruction is more personalized and students have the ability to have much more interaction and time training the skills that are presented in the clinic.
What Items do I need to Bring to the Clinic
Please bring the following items with you:
- Crate (either a wire or cloth crate)
- Writing Pad & Pen
- Videoing device (highly recommend taking video)
- Food Rewards – Three kinds (low, medium and high value)
- Toy Rewards – Three kinds (low, medium and high value)
- Water for your dog
Can I upgrade after the first Clinic?
Yes, you can upgrade at any time after registering. Just email me at suzanne.wesley@cox.net.
Do You Have Questions?
If we didn’t answer all of your questions, feel free to drop us a line anytime.
Hi Suzanne. I am interested in getting some help with weave poles for my Border Collie, Rocket Man. He was trained on 2 x 2s. Used to love doing weaves and when first started showing, he did them correctly most of the time. He slipped on carpet in Birmingham, Al and landed on his left shoulder and slid on it. Have had Dr Montgomery examine him – no problems with his shoulder.
Rocket will seldom go in the first pole – usually goes in the second. I see we’ve missed the first weave pole class. Is there another one coming up? I co-own him with Beth, but I have him for a while now, getting him ready for barn hunt Nationals.
Beth has tried starting over with 2 x 2s etc. but her efforts have not solved the problem. I would like to see if your class might make things clearer to him.
Hi Pat. Great to hear from you. The weave pole clinic does include quite a few body awareness exercises to help dogs learn to compress properly so that they are prepared for entries at speed into weave poles.
Yes the Weave Pole Workshop this month has already started. My next weave pole workshop is in September. Can you wait until then? If you have a couple of other people interested in the workshop, I might be able to do it during the week some time at your convenience.