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[George82 1]

can you take a look at the pics and give me your thought fit or fat? cheers

[the fezz 44]

a little over weight , but not fat , need to get the dog fit mate , septembers drawing close

[George82 1]

a little over weight , but not fat , need to get the dog fit mate , septembers drawing close

 

what do you recommend mate im doing around 10 mile a day with her with the occasional run and 1 bowl of food a day

[flinty 19]

dog looks ok to me and i wish i was out with mine 10 miles a day

[George82 1]

dog looks ok to me and i wish i was out with mine 10 miles a day

 

she does 4 in the morning and then another 6 at night with only 2 or 3 runs she manages fine with anymore she starts to struggle a bit Im new to this and looking for a little help in getting started, so far so good cheers boys

[staffs riffraff 1,068]

get her on a bike at her jogging pace and or get a long pole about 8 feet and about 5 foot of rope ande get a rabbit fur or similar tied on the end it does wonders for dogs fitness as you can make them jump turn really fast in sharp circles helps different muscles when there turning from one way to another trust me 20 min of that a day and 5-6 miles at different speeds on a bike ie jogging for 10 min sprinting for 2-5 depending where your dog is at trust me do it untill end of the month and you will see the difference also just playing with other dogs on top of what your walking her will help atb

[bryson 562]

a wish mine were out 10 mile a day they would be machines

[the fezz 44]

get her on a bike at her jogging pace and or get a long pole about 8 feet and about 5 foot of rope ande get a rabbit fur or similar tied on the end it does wonders for dogs fitness as you can make them jump turn really fast in sharp circles helps different muscles when there turning from one way to another trust me 20 min of that a day and 5-6 miles at different speeds on a bike ie jogging for 10 min sprinting for 2-5 depending where your dog is at trust me do it untill end of the month and you will see the difference also just playing with other dogs on top of what your walking her will help atb

 

bikes are good , never tryed a pole ,sounds good , but mix it up bike one day big walk another and so on

[bullmastiff 615]

You can't really see from those photo's have you got any of her stood up from a side view?

 

Do you mean fit or looking well?

Just because a dog looks 'toned' doesn't mean it's fit and Vice a Versa!

 

A steady walking pace, even fairly long distances won't really get a dog fit, I'm not knocking it, it's nice for the dog and for you to get out in the countryside and will help to tighten ligaments and harden feet.

 

You need to get it next to a bike or behind a car to build real Stamina in the dog, to get it's heart and lungs working properly a steady, fast trot or gallop for sustained periods.

To get a dog 'toned', do sprint work, chasing bunnies or even a tennis ball, this is where the really defined muscle's come from.

Edited August 9, 2010 by bullmastiff

[George82 1]

try these ones

[the fezz 44]

looks better , not at all over weight , just plenty of walking /bikeing and you will soon have a fit dog on your hands ready for september

[lofti 579]

try these ones

 

your dog dosnt look fat mate ,looks fine to me:thumbs: .

[pro keeper 111]

its my view that 10 miles is to much, the dog would need time for its muscles recover let her off in the morning for a good run around, then 2 to 3 miles on the bike at night quality over quantity,i feed mine greyhound food when working or training, with added vits when needed, good food and the right ground work will see u right,i bet you find that if you follow this plan she will have more energy, hope this helps , ps she looks good all the best mate

[staffs riffraff 1,068]

fezz try the pole on your hounds then you will see what i mean does help with the take as well if you try it let us know how you get on mate

[BenBhoy 4,706]

hey staffs, excuse me for being thick but can you explain the pole thing in more detail?

 

only Pole's i bump into round here are ones poaching and eating carp!!!