Melissa Swarbric wrote 05/29/2009 02:35 PM Exercise Requirements #241867 - 05/29/2009 02:35 PM
Melissa Swarbric Webboard User Reg: 01-02-2009 Posts: 29 Loc: Dallas, Texas Offline	I have an 11 month female GSD and want to make sure she is getting enough exercise. This is a typical day: 1. 5:30-6:30am - she is walked for 40 minutes to an hour. 2. 6;30-7:30am - she is left out of her crate while get ready for work. 3. 7:45 - 11:45am - she is crated while I am at work. 4. 11:45 - 12:10 - play ball with her in the backyard. 5. 12:15 - 5:30 - she is crated while I am at work. 6. 6:00-7:00pm - take her to the park. While on a 30ft. training lead she runs and explores. i also play fetch with her. We finish with a 30-minute walk. 7. 8:00pm - another play session in the back yard. Also, we have a swimming pool in the back yard and i would love for her to swim. However, we cannot get her to get in the pool. Any advice on how we can her in the water?
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Michael_Wise wrote 05/29/2009 02:36 PM Re: Exercise Requirements [Re: Melissa Swarbric ] #241869 - 05/29/2009 02:36 PM
Michael_Wise Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2006 Posts: 4454 Loc: Arkansas Offline	Melissa this is the 3rd time you've posted this topic in just a few minutes. Sup? You takin' a nap on the keyboard?
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Connie Sutherland wrote 05/29/2009 02:45 PM Re: Exercise Requirements [Re: Michael_Wise ] #241873 - 05/29/2009 02:45 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Have you tried walking her just to the top step where the water is shallow? P.S. Do you know about the very serious need for you to show the dog the steps in case the dog ever decides to jump (or falls) in?
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Melissa Swarbric wrote 05/29/2009 03:09 PM Re: Exercise Requirements [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #241876 - 05/29/2009 03:09 PM
Melissa Swarbric Webboard User Reg: 01-02-2009 Posts: 29 Loc: Dallas, Texas Offline	We have tried to get her on the top step with no luck. I am aware of the importance of showing her where the steps are so she can get out of the pool. Need to get her in it first though. Do I force her onto the first step?
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Connie Sutherland wrote 05/29/2009 03:49 PM Re: Exercise Requirements [Re: Melissa Swarbric ] #241881 - 05/29/2009 03:49 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Melissa Swarbric We have tried to get her on the top step with no luck. I am aware of the importance of showing her where the steps are so she can get out of the pool. Need to get her in it first though. Do I force her onto the first step? Well, some just march on in with the dog on a leash. What I have done was sit on a lower step with fabulous treats that the dog must get her feet wet to reach. I am quite casual and no calling (I never use a recall that I have doubt about; that just makes the recall seem optional). I think that if you are patient and have fun near the steps, but sitting in water, that the dog is eventually going to want to join you (and the fabulous treats). This method also shows the dog very clearly and lastingly the way in and out.
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Melissa Swarbric wrote 05/29/2009 03:58 PM Re: Exercise Requirements [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #241882 - 05/29/2009 03:58 PM
Melissa Swarbric Webboard User Reg: 01-02-2009 Posts: 29 Loc: Dallas, Texas Offline	Will try again this weekend. Also, based on what I have outlined above, do you think she is getting adequate exercise?
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Michael_Wise wrote 05/29/2009 04:52 PM Re: Exercise Requirements [Re: Melissa Swarbric ] #241893 - 05/29/2009 04:52 PM
Michael_Wise Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2006 Posts: 4454 Loc: Arkansas Offline	It'd be more than adequate for mine. Of course they are always up for more. You say "we" in alot of your post. When do you spend time with the "we"?
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Melissa Swarbric wrote 05/29/2009 05:00 PM Re: Exercise Requirements [Re: Michael_Wise ] #241895 - 05/29/2009 05:00 PM
Melissa Swarbric Webboard User Reg: 01-02-2009 Posts: 29 Loc: Dallas, Texas Offline	My husband. But he travels some, so I am alone with her a lot.
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