2 x 2 weaves

CindyT · 06-03-2011, 12:32 PM

I just watched Susan Garrett's 2 x 2 weave training DVD. Has anyone taught their dog with this method? Opinions?

**MaggieRoseLee** · 06-03-2011, 01:58 PM

I have NOT, but have friends who love it.

Key seems to be to REALLY follow the DVD. Don't go too fast when progressing along, but if you stay too long on one step that also seems to cause our pups to brain freeze and not move along with the training.

AgileGSD · 06-03-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MaggieRoseLee

I have NOT, but have friends who love it.

Key seems to be to REALLY follow the DVD. Don't go too fast when progressing along, but if you stay too long on one step that also seems to cause our pups to brain freeze and not move along with the training.

Susan Garrett has posted about problem solving with 2x2 and following the program is very important. I have not taught a dog with 2x2 but know quite a few people who have. Some had great success, some so-so and some ended up switching methods. I think that it works best with a dog who is pretty drivey and likes toy rewards.

wildo · 06-03-2011, 03:27 PM

I'm teaching 2x2 now, and we're doing great with it! You don't have to be rigid with the plan- the concept is pretty logical. Take your time and you should see some great results!

CindyT · 06-04-2011, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the info! It does seem pretty logical to me and it seems that the dogs(at least the ones in the DVD!) get it. The toy drive seems to be pretty important too. You could use food but would have to use something that the dog could see easily when you toss it.

Of course I have to get my next agility puppy to start working on it!

TaraM1285 · 06-10-2011, 07:03 AM

I taught weaves with 2x2s, but used a different method (Mary Ellen Barry's) than Susan Garrett's. I'm really happy with the result, but I definitely did make some mistakes along the way. The number one issue I had was staying on the early steps of the process too long. As MRL mentioned, you really need to balance moving along quickly but not too quickly.

I actually used food initially and added a toy later on. I don't think that using food was a bad thing, but I think if I did it again I'd use the toy from the beginning or at the very least to build drive for each step.

06-03-2011, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
CindyT Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 31	2 x 2 weaves I just watched Susan Garrett's 2 x 2 weave training DVD. Has anyone taught their dog with this method? Opinions? __________________ Cindy MACH Blitzen's Ancient Thunder "Zeus" XF, CGC

06-03-2011, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,199	I have NOT, but have friends who love it. Key seems to be to REALLY follow the DVD. Don't go too fast when progressing along, but if you stay too long on one step that also seems to cause our pups to brain freeze and not move along with the training. __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

06-03-2011, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
wildo Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,229	I'm teaching 2x2 now, and we're doing great with it! You don't have to be rigid with the plan- the concept is pretty logical. Take your time and you should see some great results! __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL1-R, CL1-S, CL1-F, CGC

06-04-2011, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
CindyT Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 31	Thanks for the info! It does seem pretty logical to me and it seems that the dogs(at least the ones in the DVD!) get it. The toy drive seems to be pretty important too. You could use food but would have to use something that the dog could see easily when you toss it. Of course I have to get my next agility puppy to start working on it! __________________ Cindy MACH Blitzen's Ancient Thunder "Zeus" XF, CGC

06-10-2011, 07:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
TaraM1285 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 355	I taught weaves with 2x2s, but used a different method (Mary Ellen Barry's) than Susan Garrett's. I'm really happy with the result, but I definitely did make some mistakes along the way. The number one issue I had was staying on the early steps of the process too long. As MRL mentioned, you really need to balance moving along quickly but not too quickly. I actually used food initially and added a toy later on. I don't think that using food was a bad thing, but I think if I did it again I'd use the toy from the beginning or at the very least to build drive for each step. __________________ Kristin Tara CGC - GSD 2008 Suli - Blue Kitty 2006

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