Biking Pups ??

[TOM HEAVY 140]

hi all,

 

i have a 5 month old pup, very loyal and well behaved. I take him for 3 walks a day 1 being a long walk at 1st light for about 2-3 hours then a couple of others round the local park (25-30min)

 

I am trying to get him out with a few older pups now (10-11 month) so he can start learning and building his confidence more readily.

 

I have been told not to bike my pup untill he is 10 months old, when do u think it is suitable to start biking pups???

what experiences has anyone had regarding this matter, and do u think it is ok to do some light bike work for short periods for a younger pup say 7-8 months old ????

Edited February 6, 2013 by TOM HEAVY

[hunter1995 92]

wait till a year old mate then all is bones are formed and fully grown your not going to be working the pup full on till next season anyway so dont need it super fit, longs walks will do till start next season i would say and few times on the lamp at 8/9months

[LaraCroft 863]

Mine don't go running with me til they are at least a year - the bones are too young, and too easily damaged. Stick to short, fun walks, with training in recall etc - he's a pup, let him have some pup time before he starts working. He doesn't need to be fit, he needs to be healthy and have a good bond with you.

[TOM HEAVY 140]

ok thanks lads cheers for info,

 

shud i knock this long walking on the head then, he really seems to be enjoying it when hes out, got him jumping small fences (3 ft) i always reward him when he does something i want him to do, sit/down/get up, i've seen rabbits when out mooching in the morning, 1 boltted right out in front of us today he looked but didn't chase????

 

he rarely gets from within 30 odd yards away from me unless there is another dog (lurcher) out with us??????

Edited February 6, 2013 by TOM HEAVY

[pritch 335]

i agree with the above posts biking will do nowt for your pup far better walking him in different places let

him discover new sights,sounds & smells,the more he expierences the more confident he will be & the

more chance you have of having a well rounded dog at the end of puppyhood.ATB wi your pup

[LaraCroft 863]

IMHO I wouldn't be doing 2-3 hour walks. I find it more productive to get them to see different things - mine come to the train station, learn to stay in the car for short periods of time, learn to walk round a pet shop and not steal the food/chews, walking in the town to see people etc etc. The more they see and take in at an early stage, the more confident and chilled out.

 

Sounds a great pup - take some pics and post them on here

[Taz-n-Lily 62]

I would knock off the long walk and the jumping.

If your pup gets damaged because of over-exercise he may end up with a permanent injury.

 

Lurchers have fitness bred into them. You will need to condition your dog later on, but not at the moment.

 

What makeup is he?

[pritch 335]

ok thanks lads cheers for info,

 

shud i knock this long walking on the head then, he really seems to be enjoying it when hes out, got him jumping small fences (3 ft) i always reward him when he does something i want him to do, sit/down/get up, i've seen rabbits when out mooching in the morning, 1 boltted right out in front of us today he looked but didn't chase????

 

he rarely gets from within 30 odd yards away from me unless there is another dog (lurcher) out with us??????

the walks should be ok as long as he ain't to tired ( your call) he's staying near you because he's not

confident & looks to you for reassurance always being able to see you knowing your there to run to

you can use this time to your advantage with the recall when you think he's gettin to the end of his

range, call him (as long as he ai'n't to occupied wi summet else) as he's gettin to his limit anyway

he should come back no problem plenty praise,treat whatever should be forthcomming,so it's always

a pleasurable expierence when he comes back,it's a short window,soon he'll be ranging with the older

dogs & it becomes a much harder exercise

[TOM HEAVY 140]

yea i will deffo have to get some pic up like, don't know exactly wots in him, got him for free off a women who felt sorry for it being in the house all the time (good on her) when i asked her about the dogs make up, the lady she sed she got him off some travlers. And he was a 1st cross Whippet x Gray. I can't see it being that tho far more likely to just be Lurcher x Lurcher

[tb25 4,627]

IMHO I wouldn't be doing 2-3 hour walks. I find it more productive to get them to see different things - mine come to the train station, learn to stay in the car for short periods of time, learn to walk round a pet shop and not steal the food/chews, walking in the town to see people etc etc. The more they see and take in at an early stage, the more confident and chilled out.

 

Sounds a great pup - take some pics and post them on here

am sure mooching the land your going to work the dog on for a few hours is better than nipping to the shop to see what chew its going to get is by far better.if not working the dogs gets walks hours on end...

[LaraCroft 863]

 

IMHO I wouldn't be doing 2-3 hour walks. I find it more productive to get them to see different things - mine come to the train station, learn to stay in the car for short periods of time, learn to walk round a pet shop and not steal the food/chews, walking in the town to see people etc etc. The more they see and take in at an early stage, the more confident and chilled out.

 

Sounds a great pup - take some pics and post them on here

am sure mooching the land your going to work the dog on for a few hours is better than nipping to the shop to see what chew its going to get is by far better.if not working the dogs gets walks hours on end...

At 5 months old, mine are not spending 3 hours at a time out on my permissions. They come around with me, seeing stuff, and learning how to be a nice dog to have around. And yes, that includes going to the shop to collect the monthly freezer full of frozen RMB. Everyone does things differently, my lot have to fit in with my day to day activities, as well as work, and having dogs that happily walk on the lead, and travel in the car etc, is important for me.