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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.

Prerequisites: Touch / Target

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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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