I've always started on the bar, but kept it low till they're older...I usually kept it under 12". They had no problems going to the higher bars later, except the newfie...but that's another story!
The tunnel should be a breeze, just fold it up as small as it'll go and get someone to hold the dog at the end and you just call the dog through. Most dogs don't have too much of a problem with this after the first few times (although some dogs will never go through).
I was always told to put the wires on the weaves, but separate them so it's just a straight run through and then move the two rows closer (not sure what kind of weaves you have though). The dog learns it's a straight obstacle first. Keep the wires low so they don't scramble under, but high enough that they won't jump over. And always stay right with the dog, so it's not tempted to pop out.
Since your dog's growth plates probably haven't quite closed yet, I wouldn't be jumping over elbow height. You can use the poles as low as the 4" jump cup and still get the same training effect. You can teach sends, cross in front, cross behind, all kinds of stuff when the bar is barely off the ground. The height of the jump isn't important for teaching the dog to follow your body language and hand signals, so leave the height for later and work on all the communication issues.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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David,
My advice for you is to get a second job, and maybe a third one to pay for the agility equipment that you'll end up buying through the years! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Since my wife started agility training, the UPS truck rarely strays from my door....*sigh*
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