Maggie MacDonald wrote 07/31/2013 10:14 PM Teaching a pup to catch a frizbee #381312 - 07/31/2013 10:14 PM
Maggie MacDonald Webboard User Reg: 04-15-2013 Posts: 227 Loc: US Offline	Heiland is almost 5 months old and I am wondering if that is too young to teach him to catch a Frisbee in mid-air. Is it too much of a jolt to his joints? He is 65 lbs and lands hard as he still is not all that well coordinated. If it's OK, does anyone have a good link to a video of how to train him? Thanks
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Connie Sutherland wrote 07/31/2013 11:13 PM Re: Teaching a pup to catch a frizbee [Re: Maggie MacDonald ] #381314 - 07/31/2013 11:13 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Some say a year and some say older. 2 for a big dog. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GACCoO9_k1A But look how this is used in a far more gentle way: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EeLkAb_r5c I've seen other frisbee games, too, that didn't trigger the twist-in-the-air or the landing-after-jump action. This one, for example, while it says NOT to do the leaping until age one to two, does give some of the gentle first steps that are OK for pups: http://www.petplace.com/dogs/teaching-your-dog-to-love-frisbee/page1.aspx
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Maggie MacDonald wrote 07/31/2013 10:57 PM Re: Teaching a pup to catch a frizbee [Re: Maggie MacDonald ] #381315 - 07/31/2013 10:57 PM
Maggie MacDonald Webboard User Reg: 04-15-2013 Posts: 227 Loc: US Offline	Ohh ty Connie - I really enjoyed the last article especially and it's very doable with Heiland. I got the glow in the dark (LED lit) from LB but I have been too cautious to use it. Now I will use it as a treat container for a bit and then play a game that doesn't require he jumps or twists. I have to keep coming up with fun stuff to do as I don't want to be always training him to a command - he is so much fun to just play with. The real training can wait (besides OB) as I want him to just enjoy his health and use his energy up in a positive manner.
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Anne Jones wrote 07/31/2013 11:12 PM Re: Teaching a pup to catch a frizbee [Re: Maggie MacDonald ] #381316 - 07/31/2013 11:12 PM
Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004 Posts: 3825 Loc: Northeast Offline	Conclusion on joints should be kept to a minimum until growth plates close at around 2yrs of age on a German shepherd,especially a large boned or over sized one or really any large breed dog for that matter. MY DOGS...MY RULES
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Connie Sutherland wrote 07/31/2013 11:15 PM Re: Teaching a pup to catch a frizbee [Re: Anne Jones ] #381317 - 07/31/2013 11:15 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Anne Jones Conclusion on joints should be kept to a minimum until growth plates close at around 2yrs of age on a German shepherd,especially a large boned or over sized one or really any large breed dog for that matter. Probably a good age to keep in mind here where so many have these breeds. Double whammy .... large dog, and breed that has late skeletal maturity.Many dogs here.
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Solange Boivin wrote 08/01/2013 06:09 AM Re: Teaching a pup to catch a frizbee [Re: Maggie MacDonald ] #381326 - 08/01/2013 06:09 AM
Solange Boivin Webboard User Reg: 05-07-2013 Posts: 162 Loc: Muret, France Offline	Just as info to you, Ziva being a large breed is not allowed on stairs neither to jump until a minimum of 15 months....and no running for long period either so no chassing ball in field only in our little 60 m2 garden.....I would think this applies to your GSD pup aswell. What did your vet say?
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Maggie MacDonald wrote 08/01/2013 10:55 AM Re: Teaching a pup to catch a frizbee [Re: Maggie MacDonald ] #381330 - 08/01/2013 10:55 AM
Maggie MacDonald Webboard User Reg: 04-15-2013 Posts: 227 Loc: US Offline	Anne, Connie & Solange, thank you all for your advice. I still lift Heiland into the SUV so I am very careful regarding his bones. However, I will use the frisbee the way it's discussed on one of the sites Connie gave me. That way, when he is old enough, he will be used to it and, of course, become a world champion (smiling really hard here at my momma pride) Isn't this site wonderful? There is just so much info and wisdom to take advantage of! Heiland's bones are safe with me
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