My retired dog was active very much like Marks. He also had great hips and he lived to 13 without any problems (except some damned cancer).
The active dogs are normally smaller in structure and have fewer hip problems. I wouldn't worry about that.
Restricting the dogs vision is a great idea for training but while the dog is working, he should be able to keep track of his handler as much as possible.
Opportunity always looks better going than coming.
Originally posted by Howard Knauf: John,
During formal training I cover all the windows with towels and a sunshade for the windshield because the dog works up a froth and wears himself out. All my fellow handlers have plenty of choice jabs they throw at me. As far as covering the windows while on patrol, I think our risk management person would have something to say about that....Howard I suggested covering the windows to see if the dog still spins while the car is moving. Its a possibility that seeing the movement outside is what causes him to spin around. As for your risk management people objecting...as long as you can see out the front and sides and have side view mirrors, what do they care. Many vehicles you cant see out the back window (panel vans, dump trucks, etc...). Anyway, the suggestion to cover the windows was only to see if this had any affect on the spinning.
John
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