John Aiton wrote 04/27/2009 09:39 AM Need advice on ligament strain #237525 - 04/27/2009 09:39 AM
John Aiton Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2005 Posts: 331 Loc: Glasgow, Scotland Offline	Hi All, My dog has had a ligament strain for the past few weeks and while it's getting better I've not been able to really stretch her on walks (short leash controlled walks have been the order of the day). I'm told it will be another 3 weeks (after some Cartrophen shots) before I can resume normal training, but I'm looking for info/pointers on keeping her stimulated without aggrevating the injury, and, any rehab type excercise (other than swimming) that we can do. She is a middle to high drive dog that gets very wound up about work so I can't even take her for short tracks as she will pull far too much. Thanks in advance John
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Aaron Myracle wrote 04/27/2009 10:20 AM Re: Need advice on ligament strain [Re: John Aiton ] #237533 - 04/27/2009 10:20 AM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	Mental exercise, and lots of it. If you can't tire out her body, tire out her brain.
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John Aiton wrote 04/27/2009 12:49 PM Re: Need advice on ligament strain [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #237586 - 04/27/2009 12:49 PM
John Aiton Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2005 Posts: 331 Loc: Glasgow, Scotland Offline	Hi Alyssa, I know but in what way? I can fill a kong but all the training games I know require a bit of movement from the dog, and that's what I want to restrict. Anyone have any suggestions on games that do not require the dog to move much? I just can't think straight enough right now and I'm a man so imagination is a bit lacking :-) Cheers John
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Aaron Myracle wrote 04/27/2009 12:57 PM Re: Need advice on ligament strain [Re: John Aiton ] #237588 - 04/27/2009 12:57 PM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	Marker training with extremely high value treats. Why not teach the dog the names of it's paws (left, right)? Teach names for objects (Kong. Ball. Tug.) Teach other concepts, like "big", "small". Not only will you tire that highly active GSD brain out, but the dog will also learn some really neat (and useful) things in the process.
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Chris Ciampi wrote 04/27/2009 07:02 PM Re: Need advice on ligament strain [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #237733 - 04/27/2009 07:02 PM
Chris Ciampi Webboard User Reg: 12-30-2008 Posts: 109 Loc: Illinois Offline	Quote: Alyssa Myracle Why not teach the dog the names of it's paws (left, right)? Im sure it is easier than I think but how would you do that?
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Aaron Myracle wrote 04/27/2009 08:55 PM Re: Need advice on ligament strain [Re: Chris Ciampi ] #237741 - 04/27/2009 08:55 PM
Aaron Myracle Webboard User Reg: 06-06-2008 Posts: 5062 Loc: WA, USA Offline	How much marker training experience do you have? I recommend reading up on SATS. Ultimately, once you really *get* marker training, the possibilities are endless. Does the dog already have a touch command? You can teach touch left, touch right, using markers.
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John Aiton wrote 04/28/2009 07:39 AM Re: Need advice on ligament strain [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #237759 - 04/28/2009 07:39 AM
John Aiton Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2005 Posts: 331 Loc: Glasgow, Scotland Offline	Thanks Alyssa, I'll use those suggestions for sure! Now that's the games sorted, anyone got some pointers on basic rehab or things to watch for or do? I'm taking her swimming this week once it's settled down a bit more. She's getting annoyed with the short walks as it's not what she's used to, so going on what Alyssa has suggested I'm sure I can play a watch me game while walking and spit hot dogs at her. Man this thinking for yourself sure is hard work, I need a sleep now :-). Cheers John
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Chris Ciampi wrote 04/29/2009 09:29 AM Re: Need advice on ligament strain [Re: Aaron Myracle ] #237946 - 04/29/2009 09:29 AM
Chris Ciampi Webboard User Reg: 12-30-2008 Posts: 109 Loc: Illinois Offline	Quote: Alyssa Myracle How much marker training experience do you have? I recommend reading up on SATS. Ultimately, once you really *get* marker training, the possibilities are endless. Does the dog already have a touch command? You can teach touch left, touch right, using markers. Thanks for the advice. I have done a bunch of marker work and both my dogs know touch. I guess that makes sense, yeah it is easier than I thought. I will read up on SATS. I have heard of it but never used it.
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