May 11, 2011
I purchased both Training with Markers and Training with Food DVDs. Which should I do first? Is there one that will make the other more understandle?
Full Question:
Dear Ed and Cindy,I have most of your DVDs and I just bought training with markers and training with food. I read that they both work very well together. The question I have is, which do I watch first? Is there one that will help make the other one make more sense to me? I think I will watch both before I do anything with them, but I just wanted to know if there is one that goes before the other to help it all make more sense in the whole scheme of it all. My other questions is about exercising my dog. He turned two on September 28th but from what I have heard from the owners of his father (astana alfons), mother and grandfather (Mentos vom Huhnegrab) this line matures slowly. They are more puppy like in their appearance, color and temperament longer. He is an outside dog for the most part but does come into the house when it is too cold or hot and to just hang out with my wife and I. I have seen the weighted collars and vests. Is this something that I could use on him at this age? I lift weights all the time and wouldn?t mind a buff muscular dog as long as it is healthy for him. Also should he be running with me or along side my bike? Can the weights be added to that over time. Any help would be really appreciated! Thanks. And you site is the best.
Omar
Cindy's Answer:
Watch The Power of Training Dogs with Markers first. It goes over the mechanics and theory that you’ll need in the food video.
I’d condition your dog first without any weights and then gradually add weight to his vest or collar. If you know how to lift weights properly, then conditioning a dog is very similar. Work the dog up gradually, and give him rest days in between. He can run with you or with your bike, but start slow and watch his pads. Run him on soft dirt or grass if possible.
I’m limited to the type of exercise I can give my own dogs here in the winter, but in summer I try to rotate between swimming, tugging, sprinting and long walks on hills. In winter I snowshoe so the dogs run at their own pace. My own dog is just over 2 years old and he will begin carrying light weights on our daily walks over the next couple of weeks.
I hope this helps. Cindy
I’d condition your dog first without any weights and then gradually add weight to his vest or collar. If you know how to lift weights properly, then conditioning a dog is very similar. Work the dog up gradually, and give him rest days in between. He can run with you or with your bike, but start slow and watch his pads. Run him on soft dirt or grass if possible.
I’m limited to the type of exercise I can give my own dogs here in the winter, but in summer I try to rotate between swimming, tugging, sprinting and long walks on hills. In winter I snowshoe so the dogs run at their own pace. My own dog is just over 2 years old and he will begin carrying light weights on our daily walks over the next couple of weeks.
I hope this helps. Cindy
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