Michael_Wise wrote 03/17/2009 08:01 PM Jogging surface #231818 - 03/17/2009 08:01 PM
Michael_Wise Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2006 Posts: 4454 Loc: Arkansas Offline	I've heard concrete is the worst to jog on for a dog. Not an issue, there is no concrete on our ride. I've heard asphalt is better than concrete, but not as good as dirt and grass. What about rocks? Some are quarter size, but mostly smaller. Still not as small as gravel. 1/2 of the ride I can run him off the road on grass/dirt. 1/4 of it is asphalt, and 1/4 is either these rocks or asphalt. The rocks didn't seem to bother him. Still I wasn't sure about him stepping halfway on one of the bigger ones and tweaking something. Could dogs get anything similar to stone bruises? Our biking is going awesome.:smile: He is up to 3 miles so far. Could probably go farther or faster. I am having to pay more attention though with the temp. rising. After a 3 mile ride he still has all the drive in the world to chase a stick or frisbee. Crazy dog......
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Connie Sutherland wrote 03/17/2009 09:04 PM Re: Jogging surface [Re: Michael_Wise ] #231832 - 03/17/2009 09:04 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Grass fields, dirt trails, tracks, and beaches are what I have read for canine athlete endurance training. I too have read that asphalt is better than cement/concrete. Yes, dogs get stone bruises.
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Jennifer Mullen wrote 03/17/2009 09:16 PM Re: Jogging surface [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #231837 - 03/17/2009 09:16 PM
Jennifer Mullen Webboard User Reg: 08-16-2007 Posts: 2365 Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Offline	Asphalt has more give then cement/concrete. Dogs without joint problems should be able to run on any surface as long as properly trained to the distance. That said, it's best to choose the lowest-impact surface available, IMO. Rocks dogs can get used to, but pay attention to his comfort level. Uneven surface like trails are also the best workout because they use more muscle groups and supporting muscles and ligaments. Sounds like he's doing great though. Yay! Teagan!
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Michael_Wise wrote 03/17/2009 10:37 PM Re: Jogging surface [Re: Jennifer Mullen ] #231843 - 03/17/2009 10:37 PM
Michael_Wise Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2006 Posts: 4454 Loc: Arkansas Offline	Thanks y'all!:smile: I'm going to keep him on the grass/dirt as much as possible. He has never shown that his legs bother him, but his front legs are, and have always been bowed and turned out at the ankle.(I guess you would call it ankle:grin Nothing says that they will ever be a problem, but they aren't what I would call normal looking. Therefore I will take every precaution that I can, while not keeping him from doing what he likes most....MOVING.:smile:
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