woz 260 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 does/has anyone used tread mills to keep there dogs fit??? if so how long and how fast do you run them???? Quote Link to post
slip 1 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 does/has anyone used tread mills to keep there dogs fit??? if so how long and how fast do you run them???? tread mills are no good mate get the dog out for a walk keep sound mentaly and phiscaly makes the dog ungeunion!!toughenup thoughs pads!!ever c rocky when he was fighting that russian he wasnt using the best of eqiupment!!oh no sonny he was out their grinding it out with the elements ADRIAN!! Quote Link to post
slip 1 Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I think that was more to do with a controversial storyline rather than the comparison of each training method. You dont see top racing pigeon fella's taking a leaf from Jack Ducworth's book do you..... The point i'm making is not all you see on tv is real....... on the ball nikey any body ever tell ya your a real laugh say u where some buzz in school Quote Link to post
Guest MOLLY Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 I think that was more to do with a controversial storyline rather than the comparison of each training method. You dont see top racing pigeon fella's taking a leaf from Jack Ducworth's book do you..... The point i'm making is not all you see on tv is real....... Moll. Quote Link to post
woz 260 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 please dont think im a fat lazy owner he goes lamping at least once a week and the mrs runs 3 or 4 miles with him 3 times a week..was interested if anyone used tread mills....thanks for replies people Quote Link to post
lurcherchavvy 3 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 i wouldnt use one mate i would get the dogs on leads and take them for a good stroll Quote Link to post
Guest MOLLY Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I have one Woz. Brilliant machine and would'nt be without it now. People are mistaken about thier views regarding these machines, they are not to substitute walking your dog, they are an additional form of keeping your dog fit. I also use mine to keep an injured dog fit when you are not able to walk/run it on uneven land. The length and speed you use them for depends upon many things including, the size/type of dog, its current fitness. The routine will also vary depending upon injury, and what stage you are at, as you start slow and short and build it up. I am currently at this stage for my lurcher dog... Big built dog, approx 28" = A 5min warm up of 23kmph. 15mins @ 39km. (Fast TROT)...never sprint them! 10mins @ 34km. (Slow trot) Then a 5min warm down of 21km. The terriers.... 5mins @ 14kmph 15mins @ 27.5. 10mins @ 23.5 5mins @ 14 The warm ups/downs are very important. At the beginning the times/speeds were much less and this has slowly been built up. I also use it for an injured lurcher, times are completely different, plus i put the pup on for slow walks to keep her used to it for when she gets older. I am not saying what i do is right, i could be completely wrong, but i have taken advice from others and these are the routines i currently use. Dont know if this has been of much help? Moll. Quote Link to post
Guest blue_boy Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I think that was more to do with a controversial storyline rather than the comparison of each training method. You dont see top racing pigeon fella's taking a leaf from Jack Ducworth's book do you..... The point i'm making is not all you see on tv is real....... on the ball nikey any body ever tell ya your a real laugh say u where some buzz in school f**k me mate lighten up if you dont you will have a hart attack or something in the end Quote Link to post
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