Speeding a dog up

[MissH 0]

Is there any way of speeding a dog up? Shes not exactally slow but i just dont feel shes trying as hard as she possibly could, shes a young fit dog. She has bags of chase drive and want to work. Hopefully having her checked over by a chiropracter(sp) type person in a couple of weeks making sure theres not something there affecting her stride. I'm not sure if its just a case of teaching her to get a better stride whilst running.

 

Also is there anyway to drive a dog to come back?

[dirtwinger 235]

Is there any way of speeding a dog up? Shes not exactally slow but i just dont feel shes trying as hard as she possibly could, shes a young fit dog. She has bags of chase drive and want to work. Hopefully having her checked over by a chiropracter(sp) type person in a couple of weeks making sure theres not something there affecting her stride. I'm not sure if its just a case of teaching her to get a better stride whilst running.

 

Also is there anyway to drive a dog to come back?

More info, breed, age, experience would help. Describe a typical run with her and what makes you think she isn't giving her all?

 

atb Dirtwinger

[frying squad 0]

speeding a dog up ive heard it all now is there a membership drive on this month for silly women who know naff all about working dogs?

[T78 4]

get it chipped(well,it works on cars.... )

[Malt 379]

get it chipped(well,it works on cars.... )

Aye, & a stainless steel exhaust!

[SMOGGY 34]

speeding a dog up ive heard it all now is there a membership drive on this month for silly women who know naff all about working dogs?

 

So everyone should know how to get thier dogs in peak condition, how to train up their sprinting or stamina, It not a stupid question, and it's been asked a hundred times on here,

 

This forum is open to everyone what ever levell your at, its not just for experts!

 

So keep your silly comments to yourself

 

PS, i think there has been a a recruitment drive on who can post the most negative comments on other peoples theads

[frying squad 0]

no experts just common sense. if a dogs not running right its got an injury its not trying or its jut not got it speed wise. you cant speed a dog up you can only get it fitter and get it on game to learn its trade. she doesnt even know how to get it to come back so the speed thing is the least of her worrys

[MissH 0]

Shes a 4yr old grey x collie, i know she can run faster as i've seen her run faster such as chasing a cat across the park she saw i'd never seen her shift so fast. As soon as she thinks shes doing it for me shes like oh yes this game and does her usually not so quick running pace.

 

Tbh those who took the piss no i really don't know that much shes my first working dog, i know a lot of its down to fitness and stamina i feel she has the fitness but is lacking a bit of stamina which were working on, she goes to hydratherapy once a week, other half takes her out on the bike and i take her out running.

 

She comes back its just she doesn't always want to again only when shes working any other time her basic 'pet' recall is 110%

[Guest lurchers&terriers]

get it chipped(well,it works on cars.... )

 

 

get it chipped(well,it works on cars.... )

Aye, & a stainless steel exhaust!

 

A lass comes in looking for advice on her first lurcher and you take the piss. why? whats the point. your a great advertisement for hunting and this site you lads. its exactly people like you that put a lot of members off from posting. so instead of taking the piss why dont you share you huge knowledge of working dogs with her

Edited June 22, 2009 by lurchers&terriers

[riohog 5,701]

what do you want a dog that runs at full speed all the time? makes no sence to me

[Guest gaz100604]

what type hunting are you doing? if its lamp work get it close to a few sitters , once one jumps up in front of the dog then you will see it move good luck and welcome to thl.

[Malt 379]

get it chipped(well,it works on cars.... )

 

 

get it chipped(well,it works on cars.... )

Aye, & a stainless steel exhaust!

 

A lass comes in looking for advice on her first lurcher and you take the piss. why? whats the point. your a great advertisement for hunting and this site you lads. its exactly people like you that put a lot of members off from posting. so instead of taking the piss why dont you share you huge knowledge of working dogs with her

There's a big world of difference between taking the piss & having the craic. You've been on here long enough to know that.

 

All you've done on this thread is have a go at a couple of flippant remarks, bollocking us for not helping, where's your constructive advice for her then?

[Guest lurchers&terriers]

i havent had this problem mate so i have no advice

[Malt 379]

i havent had this problem mate so i have no advice

Fair comment. Although the lurcher seems to be running at full speed when after quarry, so it doesn't seem like there's much of a problem to begin with!

[T78 4]

i havent had this problem mate so i have no advice

Fair comment. Although the lurcher seems to be running at full speed when after quarry, so it doesn't seem like there's much of a problem to begin with!

if the dogs running at full tilt when there's something furry in front of it,i can't see a problem either. (lurchers and terriers,grow a sense of humour ffs! )