Teaching #24
Serpentine Weave Once
*Keep YOUR RALLY Fun & Focused
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Serpentine Weave Once – This exercise requires pylons or posts placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 6 – 8 feet. The exercise sign is placed near or on the first pylon or post where the exercise starts. Entry into the weaving pattern is with the first pylon or post at the dog/handler’s left side. The dog and handler must complete the entire exercise by passing the last pylon or post. It should be noted that in this exercise, the team does not weave back through the obstacles as they do in the Straight Figure 8.
Instructions. The handler begins this exercise by entering the series of cones between cone #1 and #2 with cone #1 to the left of the team. The team weaves in only one direction and exits the exercise at the opposite end of the series of cones from the point of entry. The handler must maintain a constant pace, while the dog must change pace to keep in heel position as the handler moves around the series of cones.
NOTE: In all sessions, add random rewards and release! Always keep in mind your dog’s desire and joy when training!
Scoring
Non-Qualifying Faults.
1) Failure of the handler/dog team to take the correct path around the
cones
Major and/or Minor Faults. Depending upon the extent of the
deviation, Major or minor deductions may be assessed;
1) For bumping a cone.
2) For failure of the handler to maintain a constant pace.
3) For failure of the dog to adj
Make sure to leave enough space between the cones and your dog to perform the exercise without bumping the cones. Bumping a cone will result in a scoring deduction. If you knock a cone over, you may reset it.
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