Speeding a dog up

[shooter19 0]

shes only asking a question for christ sake. give her a break!!

[Catcher 1 639]

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?

 

 

This is a total noise up.All i can say is stick two Duracell up its ass.That will get the fecker moving.atb. Catcher 1

[frying squad 0]

lol @ Cathers reply

[Malt 379]

Right, serious answer!

 

Personally I'd think there was something wrong with the dog if it did run flat out for no reason. Running at top speed requires a serious amount of energy for any animal, and is not usually done unless there is a reason for it. Say if you were to walk to the shop, you might jog if you wanted to get there quicker, but you wouldn't want to sprint there at full pace, unless the shop was shutting imminently. I don't know any lurcher that'll run flat out on command, just because the owner wants it too. Put quarry in front of the dog, or watch the dog chase another dog in play, then you'll see it run at full pelt.

[mandog 37]

Sounds as though you need to bring the dog on properly.If its not interested in chasing it while your out and you send it off to get it, then that can lead to what your describing. I think your putting to much into it when you take him out , see how he was when he chased the cat , and how you were with him at the time aswell. Then try and duplicate that out in the field. Instead of telling the dog to go chase a rabbit , let it go chase one on its own accord. The dog has got to want to do it and you can help him get that way if you see what i'm saying.

[sandymere 8,263]

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?

 

 

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%

Its not uncommon for a dogs recall to be a little lacks when they're hunting, my old girl occaisionally gets a little hard of hearing if she thinks there's a rabbit in it. All you can do is go back to basics and work on the recall till its solid then do the same in the field ie keep recalling every couple of mins till its programed.

At four years old the biomechanics are pretty stable so if shes getting plenty of galloping then there's little else to do. It may be thats shes learn't to pick her runs, as collies will often do, and so won't run bunnies she feels she won't catch. I'd wait till the autum and try her on the lamp, if the hasn't got an injury, she'll stretch herself if she feels theres a chance of succes.

Good luck s

[twoface14 1]

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%

 

How long have you had the dog ? and has it ever caught any rabbits with you, If you bought her you can never believe what most tell you when their trying to sell you a dog. Collie crosses can be a bit like you describe a lot of the time they never put there all in to a run until they need to.

[Catcher 1 639]

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?

 

 

Now i know for sure.They are a lot of numties out there.Read between the lines this is a noise up.How in f--k sake can you teach a dog to have a better stride.Get a grip you lot Catcher 1

[Malt 379]

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?

 

 

Now i know for sure.They are a lot of numties out there.Read between the lines this is a noise up.How in f--k sake can you teach a dog to have a better stride.Get a grip you lot Catcher 1

You're getting very cynical in your old age Catcher!

[Catcher 1 639]

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?

 

 

Now i know for sure.They are a lot of numties out there.Read between the lines this is a noise up.How in f--k sake can you teach a dog to have a better stride.Get a grip you lot Catcher 1

You're getting very cynical in your old age Catcher!

 

Thank god when i read something like that.As i say read between the lines.There is away to drive a dog to come back.Tie the f--ker to the bumper.Bye the way what is a chriopracter.I think i know what (sp) stands for.atb. Catcher 1

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

There's nothing some men (and I use the term loosely) on here like more than to pick on a chick when she asks a question about working dogs.

 

Better that someone asks a naff question than to ask nothing and do something stupid off their own back. You fellas want to get a grip on your egos. Having testicles and facial hair doesn't give you an automatic monopoly on working dogs.

 

My bitch doesn't often run at full pelt unless she's got a reason. Most of the dogs she larks about with around here couldn't catch her if they had a rocket up their ass so she just lopes about and takes the piss out of them. Give her a speck in the distance that she thinks is worth chasing and then blink .... you'll miss her she's gone that fast. She's fit and well and I'm not bothered in the slightest if she's had a 'full tilt' run so long as she's galloped around and stretched out, road walked etc. And remember, it's a bit warm at the moment, so be very careful about how much running she's doing in the heat and on the hard ground.

 

If you think she's fit enough then just keep up with her fitness, get her a crack at the chiro if you think she needs it. When the season starts take it from there. In the meantime work on her recall in the field over and over and over.

[Catcher 1 639]

There's nothing some men (and I use the term loosely) on here like more than to pick on a chick when she asks a question about working dogs.

 

Better that someone asks a naff question than to ask nothing and do something stupid off their own back. You fellas want to get a grip on your egos. Having testicles and facial hair doesn't give you an automatic monopoly on working dogs.

 

My bitch doesn't often run at full pelt unless she's got a reason. Most of the dogs she larks about with around here couldn't catch her if they had a rocket up their ass so she just lopes about and takes the piss out of them. Give her a speck in the distance that she thinks is worth chasing and then blink .... you'll miss her she's gone that fast. She's fit and well and I'm not bothered in the slightest if she's had a 'full tilt' run so long as she's galloped around and stretched out, road walked etc. And remember, it's a bit warm at the moment, so be very careful about how much running she's doing in the heat and on the hard ground.

 

If you think she's fit enough then just keep up with her fitness, get her a crack at the chiro if you think she needs it. When the season starts take it from there. In the meantime work on her recall in the field over and over and over.

 

 

Hi I am not picking on anyone male or birds.lol I think it is a noise up.If you know how to get a dog to change its stride please let me know. I will write a book and make a lot of money.atb Catcher 1

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

There's nothing some men (and I use the term loosely) on here like more than to pick on a chick when she asks a question about working dogs.

 

Better that someone asks a naff question than to ask nothing and do something stupid off their own back. You fellas want to get a grip on your egos. Having testicles and facial hair doesn't give you an automatic monopoly on working dogs.

 

My bitch doesn't often run at full pelt unless she's got a reason. Most of the dogs she larks about with around here couldn't catch her if they had a rocket up their ass so she just lopes about and takes the piss out of them. Give her a speck in the distance that she thinks is worth chasing and then blink .... you'll miss her she's gone that fast. She's fit and well and I'm not bothered in the slightest if she's had a 'full tilt' run so long as she's galloped around and stretched out, road walked etc. And remember, it's a bit warm at the moment, so be very careful about how much running she's doing in the heat and on the hard ground.

 

If you think she's fit enough then just keep up with her fitness, get her a crack at the chiro if you think she needs it. When the season starts take it from there. In the meantime work on her recall in the field over and over and over.

 

 

Hi I am not picking on anyone male or birds.lol I think it is a noise up.If you know how to get a dog to change its stride please let me know. I will write a book and make a lot of money.atb Catcher 1

 

Dunno about that Catcher ... nothing wrong with my dogs' stride so I've never thought about it If there was money to be made off a book then I'd write it myself (women are better writers ... )

[Catcher 1 639]

There's nothing some men (and I use the term loosely) on here like more than to pick on a chick when she asks a question about working dogs.

 

Better that someone asks a naff question than to ask nothing and do something stupid off their own back. You fellas want to get a grip on your egos. Having testicles and facial hair doesn't give you an automatic monopoly on working dogs.

 

My bitch doesn't often run at full pelt unless she's got a reason. Most of the dogs she larks about with around here couldn't catch her if they had a rocket up their ass so she just lopes about and takes the piss out of them. Give her a speck in the distance that she thinks is worth chasing and then blink .... you'll miss her she's gone that fast. She's fit and well and I'm not bothered in the slightest if she's had a 'full tilt' run so long as she's galloped around and stretched out, road walked etc. And remember, it's a bit warm at the moment, so be very careful about how much running she's doing in the heat and on the hard ground.

 

If you think she's fit enough then just keep up with her fitness, get her a crack at the chiro if you think she needs it. When the season starts take it from there. In the meantime work on her recall in the field over and over and over.

 

 

Hi I am not picking on anyone male or birds.lol I think it is a noise up.If you know how to get a dog to change its stride please let me know. I will write a book and make a lot of money.atb Catcher 1

 

Agree

 

 

Dunno about that Catcher ... nothing wrong with my dogs' stride so I've never thought about it If there was money to be made off a book then I'd write it myself (women are better writers ... )

[Catcher 1 639]

There's nothing some men (and I use the term loosely) on here like more than to pick on a chick when she asks a question about working dogs.

 

Better that someone asks a naff question than to ask nothing and do something stupid off their own back. You fellas want to get a grip on your egos. Having testicles and facial hair doesn't give you an automatic monopoly on working dogs.

 

My bitch doesn't often run at full pelt unless she's got a reason. Most of the dogs she larks about with around here couldn't catch her if they had a rocket up their ass so she just lopes about and takes the piss out of them. Give her a speck in the distance that she thinks is worth chasing and then blink .... you'll miss her she's gone that fast. She's fit and well and I'm not bothered in the slightest if she's had a 'full tilt' run so long as she's galloped around and stretched out, road walked etc. And remember, it's a bit warm at the moment, so be very careful about how much running she's doing in the heat and on the hard ground.

 

If you think she's fit enough then just keep up with her fitness, get her a crack at the chiro if you think she needs it. When the season starts take it from there. In the meantime work on her recall in the field over and over and over.

 

 

Hi I am not picking on anyone male or birds.lol I think it is a noise up.If you know how to get a dog to change its stride please let me know. I will write a book and make a lot of money.atb Catcher 1

 

Agree

 

 

Dunno about that Catcher ... nothing wrong with my dogs' stride so I've never thought about it If there was money to be made off a book then I'd write it myself (women are better writers ... )

 

As i alway say never argue with a women as you will never win.If you can beat them with your gob.They start to cry and that is you F--ked.atb.Catcher 1