Kelly Kovar wrote 02/06/2007 11:00 PM excersise?? #128035 - 02/06/2007 11:00 PM
Kelly Kovar Webboard User Reg: 12-19-2006 Posts: 35 Loc: Offline	Ok, there was a previous post, just before this one, that had a question about how to know when too much excersise is too much.. It seemed the poor person that asked the question got a poor responce.... I actually had the same question and thought the thread would help... obviously it didnt. Here is the question: I have a 2 1/2 GS, loves to play. We try to go to the park everyday. We usually spend about 45 min-1hr there a day. I have a hyperdog ball launcher, and some other toys here on Leerburg. It seems that the poor dog can go forever. Yes, his tounge is dragging the ground and he is panting like crazy, but when its time to go it seems he wants more. So, when do you know how much is too much... Where to stop? I constantly fire off balls to him, so its 30 min-45 min of constant running. Opinions?
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Bob Scott wrote 02/07/2007 12:43 AM Re: excersise?? [Re: Kelly Kovar ] #128042 - 02/07/2007 12:43 AM
Bob Scott Moderator Reg: 06-14-2002 Posts: 7417 Loc: St. Louis Mo Offline	Use the search mode and look up "training for the AD". That will give you an idea of how to condition a dog, or see how well your dog compares. old dogs LOVE to learn new tricks
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Sandy Moore wrote 02/07/2007 04:33 AM Re: excersise?? [Re: Kelly Kovar ] #128044 - 02/07/2007 04:33 AM
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006 Posts: 2665 Loc: AZ Offline	Kelly, I scoured the previous posts (I'm interested too even though my pup is much too young still), and came up with a working link on training for the AD - endurance (finally!): http://siriusdog.com/articles/ausdauerprufung-ad.htm Thought I'd save you some trouble.
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Mitch Kuta wrote 02/07/2007 10:10 AM Re: excersise?? [Re: Sandy Moore ] #128088 - 02/07/2007 10:10 AM
Mitch Kuta Webboard User Reg: 01-31-2005 Posts: 464 Loc: Ovilla, TX Offline	Most dogs will let you know when enough is eniugh. But be careful with super high drive dogs as there drive will push them to go beyond what is healthy so I have to say you have to know the individual dog and go from there. MJK
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Mitch Kuta wrote 02/07/2007 10:12 AM Re: excersise?? [Re: Mitch Kuta ] #128089 - 02/07/2007 10:12 AM
Mitch Kuta Webboard User Reg: 01-31-2005 Posts: 464 Loc: Ovilla, TX Offline	Be careful as training endurance is not the same as dog chasing in prey drive MJK
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Sandy Moore wrote 02/07/2007 01:23 PM Re: excersise?? [Re: Mitch Kuta ] #128140 - 02/07/2007 01:23 PM
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006 Posts: 2665 Loc: AZ Offline	Quote: mitch kuta Be careful as training endurance is not the same as dog chasing in prey drive Can you explain a little more, Mitch? I'm not sure I understand, and I'm on a "need to know" basis
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Mitch Kuta wrote 02/07/2007 01:34 PM Re: excersise?? [Re: Sandy Moore ] #128145 - 02/07/2007 01:34 PM
Mitch Kuta Webboard User Reg: 01-31-2005 Posts: 464 Loc: Ovilla, TX Offline	this maynot be clear but training for enduranse is like when a human jogs. Adding more distance and speed as you get better. When working your dog in prey like chasing his ball or training toy for example would be like you sprinting but the human would be smart inough to stop but some high drive dogs won't stop and in the heat would keep going until severe overheating or evan death. I am not very good at exsplaining either sorry. I hope this makes some sense and is only my opinion as well MJK
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Sandy Moore wrote 02/07/2007 01:42 PM Re: excersise?? [Re: Mitch Kuta ] #128147 - 02/07/2007 01:42 PM
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006 Posts: 2665 Loc: AZ Offline	Makes perfect sense to me, thanks Mitch!
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Kelly Kovar wrote 02/08/2007 11:16 AM Re: excersise?? [Re: Sandy Moore ] #128275 - 02/08/2007 11:16 AM
Kelly Kovar Webboard User Reg: 12-19-2006 Posts: 35 Loc: Offline	Thanks Sandy.... that was helpful. The only problem with that info is I am not intending to do any agility training.. I onoy wanted to know about how much is enough when going to the park and working throwing the ball in prey drive.... no agility training here.... I did like the idea of riding the bicycle with the dog running on the side... that might be an accident ready to happen. kk
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alice oliver wrote 02/08/2007 03:01 PM Re: excersise?? [Re: Kelly Kovar ] #128307 - 02/08/2007 03:01 PM
alice oliver Webboard User Reg: 09-14-2005 Posts: 843 Loc: Offline	i have a friend who lost her high-drive dog because he would not stop chasing a ball in the heat. he collapsed and died on the way to the vet. i worry when i see my dog get too fixated and his chest is heaving but he won't stop. i take away all toys and go in the house. it sounds like your dog needs you to arbitrarily decide when he's had enough. tongue nearly to the ground would mean too much already, to me. working Mastiff
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