scottpenn28
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Cheers mate, think I'm gonna give it a go and see if notice a difference ?
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Not the first person to mention an easy run to begin with, never thought about using the swaying of the car to get their muscles working, certainly something to think about. Was thinking more for the summertime "get fit" sessions though, mine free runs for a few mile with the spaniel and then get back and trotting along the bike for a couple and then the last 1/4 - 1/2 mile back I get off and walk her. But for those who only have running dogs, I was curious if they walked first or did some sort of warmup before getting on the bike.
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Yeah I tend to walk before lamling just to free her legs up a little...not that it helped mind. Will have to look into the greyhound stuff, when rubbing them down are you literally just giving them a firm rub over their legs?
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Yeah I can imagine the deer x takes a bit more manoeuvring. I'm not convinced she's going to like me stretching her legs out though, since toe injury she gets bit jumpy when trying to handle her feet. Will have a look into the muscle rub, thank you ?
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Yeah I have to jog mine on lead too because of roads, was more curious about best ways to warm up, unsure if free running before taking her jogging was ideal compared to lead walking before, might keep her on lead next few times and see if can notice any difference in how she trots next to bike.
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Yeah I can't imagine a full race when the muscles are cold does them any good at all. When you talk of stretching the dog, is this just via massage or are you physically moving there body/legs to actually perform a stretch. Apologies if that's a daft question, just trying to get everything right for her. Seen some people talk about muscle rub oils. Not sure what this contains but have you every used a similar product?
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Do you walk them on lead so you can control their speed for the warm up? I've started getting her fit and have been letting her free run whilst walking the spaniel but obviously this can lead to her plodding or galloping for any amount of time she pleases. So obviously no "controlled warm up" per se.
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So in human terms, as I'm sure most of you do, I'd consider my running dog an athlete. Now it's well documented that to get the best from an athlete they warm up and warm down before and after any exercise. Stretching, light movement, jogging whatever it is, thus making their muscles more supple and less prone to injury during their training, and less stiffness after. I stretch before jogging or cycling and I'm definitely no athlete! it obviously makes sense to "warm up" the dog before jogging it or running it next to a bike or vehicle. I'm curious as to how people warm up their dogs before th
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Shes mainly saluki x grey but I believe there is a bit of bull, whippet and deerhound way back in her. Too many dogs get passed around without any attempt to correct, I firmly believe this pup had everything needed to succeed and hasn't because of me so to give up on her would be wrong. I've made the mistakes so if she doesn't make the grade she will plod around with me and the family until the end of her time, hopefully just enjoying herself.
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My training experience with dogs comes from owning spaniels, cockers at that. Stubborn little things! Always been told and shown that when training them if they get it wrong or don't listen then you "get on them" not in a nasty way, not kicking or hitting, but for example if the dog misses the stop whistle you get to the dog, drag it back by either scruff or under the neck to where you blew whistle and blow the whistle again so it understands. I'm no expert but for me and the dogs I've owned this works. I had a young dog pup who was softer than most and he would drop if you got onto him but ne
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Received this today, dogs seem as keen to have a read as I am.
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Cant find Melbourne books online but quick adjustment to eBay search has found the other, thanks ?
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I'm assuming via his website?
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Recently got into reading a few of Darcy's lurcher books and tbf have really enjoyed them. Have read his 2 latest books (in pursuit of the largest and lurcherwork IV). I then purchased Scooby and really enjoyed that also, spoke to few people and they have told me "of dogs & deer" is a must read. Have scoured the internet and can only find 1 copy for sale, for around £150. Is that price about correct or not? If that's what the book is valued at then so be it and I'll pay that. Just want to make sure not having my pants pulled down.
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I take notice mate trust me, I dont comment a great deal, but I take notice of what goes on and I know the people I'd be listening to! There are decent lads I'm sure but your threads have exposed a few I think
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In all honestly your 1 of a few I believed I have got genuine advice off previous....hard to believe I know!
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These last few threads from Greb have really got me thinking your better off going it alone in this game, if your willing to slip that is. Greb was given shit for not having a dog, then told he wouldn't last walking the land, he accepted the offer and from what I can tell Bangers bailed. I dunno why and I'm not worried about finding out, bit of a d*ick move in my opinion though. Greb as much as you've annoyed me on your thread you've provided at least a week of entertainment for me in-between daily life. Whatever you do regarding dog good luck ? I mainly use this forum to get advice, not
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The garmin worth the extra money? Been looking to get a tracker but seems to be big jump in price between garmin and the tek 2.0
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These trees are located on 2 sides of a main road, ive had Charlie follow me from 1 field of trees, across the main road and into the next patch of trees whilst I've been walking with lamp, muntys and the odd roe are not uncommon either, but they are slight for wary of following ?
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I walk past it on the regular as is very local, almost everytime I give a quick shine of lamp just to see what's in there, old Charlie is about.
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Thought I'd share my little ginger girl with you all.
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Your seem very confident he won't show?
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OK ?
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My guess is they've bit hard on the bait. Like many before then on this thread. None have been as relentless as you however
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Without a dog to run/walk/train then he obviously has excessive amounts of free time, I can only guess he likes to use his free time winding people on here up, which in all fairness he seems to be doing pretty well.
