Prerequisites: Touch / Target
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Weave Through Legs
Dog weaves in a figure-eight path through the handler’s legs while the handler moves.
Age suitability: From about 10 months.
Details
Why dogs take to it: It combines lure-following and handler coordination into a rhythmic sequence.
Breed tendencies: Agile small breeds and many herding breeds often pick up the movement quickly.
Physical suitability: Works best for small/medium dogs; avoid if neck/back/coordination concerns exist.
Supplies: treats, open space
Verbal cues: weave, through
Hand signal: Alternating lure hand through each leg path.
Fun fact or history: Leg weaves are a foundational move in canine freestyle routines.
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