Starting conditioning..

[Little Butch 16]

From today I'll be starting to give 'Busta' some decent excersize!

Gunna start walking him 3 miles a day after work and just see how it goes from there, I'll post progress pictures..

Any tips etc would be awesome regarding how much at first, how fast to progress etc?

 

Butch

[KawValley 131]

I like the flirtpole, springpole, bike, and A-frame. Flirtpole is really good for developing coordination and athleticism, and not bad for wind too. Springpole really works their legs, back, neck, and bite. Biking is for developing wind and endurance, and has similar affects to freerunning, treadmill, etc.

One thing I'd keep an eye on- at least at first- are Busta's feet. I have had more problems with pink feet than black ones as far as injuries to the pads. Just let him play/work and you'll find that those excercises will bring out his inner BEAST! I wouldn't take it too seriously- just have fun with it. Nice dog btw... and don't forget to snap some before and after pics

[Little Butch 16]

Cheers mate, exactly the kind of thing I was after!

I think I'll just walk him 3 miles every evening until he's used to that then move onto alternating between walking and running beside the bike each day..

What would you say would be a good distance to start him beside the bike? I've got the perfect place in mind (long straight grass wall along the river)

 

I need to get a flirtpole sorted, where can I buy one? Haven't got room for a Springpole/A Frame unfortunately!

 

I'll just go measure/weigh him

 

Butch

[Strong Stuff 2,171]

I'm sure someone will sell you a flirtpole .......... but all you need is a garden cane, a bit of string and a bit of dead something or other, swing it around on the floor just keeping it out of the dogs gob, give him loads of twists and turns and you'll soon see what to do.

[KawValley 131]

I have probably spent hundreds of hrs running dogs along a bike and I like a 26" cruiser style bike with the swept back handle bars and coaster brakes (pedal brakes). That way you can slow down or stop hands free. This style bike and handle bars are such that the rider is sitting very upright which makes it easier to control the dog. I hold the dog at my side making sure there's NOT enough slack in the leash for the dog to run across the front of the bike- causing a wipeout! I like to go slow and make sure they're empty and then alternate between sprints and jogs. Sprint 'em until their heart rate and breathing are up and then jog 'em until they've evened out, etc, etc

 

[Little Butch 16]

Okay mate, I used to use one with my EBT but used that in a different way. It was made of 4 or 5 canes tied together and I used to let her catch it every now and then..

I'll get hold of a long cane and tie a bit of leather to the end on a string and give him a go. I guess I'll just start easier/short periods and lengthen the workouts as he gets fitter

 

I'll be walking him from about 5pm - 6pm for 3 miles every evening at first, is it best to feed after? I was looking at buying some decent grub, looking at Red Mills?

 

Cheers, Butch.

[KawValley 131]

I use a nylon bull whip lengthened with a bit of string and then hide tied to the end as a flirt pole. The whips are about $8 here.

[KawValley 131]

Yeah, always feed after work

[Little Butch 16]

Awesome, I can't wait to spend some time with him and working to get him in tip top shape! He's only 16tts and built small (not sure on weight as I have no scales) but has a nice shape and muscle definition which should come out brilliant!

 

Need suggestions on decent dry food?

 

Cheers, Butch

[matthews 88 77]

Awesome, I can't wait to spend some time with him and working to get him in tip top shape! He's only 16tts and built small (not sure on weight as I have no scales) but has a nice shape and muscle definition which should come out brilliant!

 

Need suggestions on decent dry food?

 

Cheers, Butch

just look for high protein dry nuts 20per cent protein or more

[jetro 5,349]

hi mate.

the staff dog that i have here is 16.5 in tts.

his weight at the moment is 40 pounds.

atb,j.

[J.DOG 1,355]

What age would you start a dog on flirtpole and springpole

[jetro 5,349]

i would start a pup on the flirtpole, just small amounts for short periods of time.

slowly build up to the spring pole.

little but often is best, with a good diet.

keep it fun and interesting for the young dog.

atb,j.

[J.DOG 1,355]

i would start a pup on the flirtpole, just small amounts for short periods of time.

slowly build up to the spring pole.

little but often is best, with a good diet.

keep it fun and interesting for the young dog.

atb,j.

 

Cheers mate I'm looking into getting a staff out of working parents to come bushing and ferreting with my lurchers and hate to see dogs that look like barrels lol

[matthews 88 77]

yes i was reading your other post about staffs being good bushing dogs some of them are quite good use there nose well i had a bull x a couple of years back that had some prey drive would fly trew the thickest of cover