kevk 12 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hi guy just woundering how use get your terrier fit before season ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
showmespeed 36 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I like using a flirt pole with them, if you got stairs or a dog carpet mill that is great for wind and rear. I condition my dogs like old time pit bulldog men. Conditioning them in the lake playing fetch is cheap and can be done any where! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevk 12 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Not bad idea mate mite give that a try. Any more ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whippet 99 2,613 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 i think its very important to have a terrier fit before it starts a season.....................you can tell the ones who have not been exercised and left in the kennel............. some breeds maybe naturally fit than other breeds...............but i think fittness can save a dog than one whats not fit suffering difficulties in an earth............... i think having a fit terrier can make them more reliable...............in getting a mark, obviously still having the energy to deal with its quarry after alot of pushing/digging through the tubes........ havent seen much but seen unfit dogs in front of quarry so tierd they could hardly bay....... also there limited to work .............but a fit dog you can work more regular............... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tam O'Void 297 Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Just keep them fit & fed proper ALL year round ! no need for pre -season conditioning .. then their always in condition.. Plenty walks ,running around,tuggin'& playin'.Just get out with them .Amazes me the amount of Folk that have KENNEL bound dogs most of the Week.then expect them to excell at the wkend Worse are ones Cooped up Indoors in a box for 8 hrs ,then into Kennel for another 5..for fresh air ..and a wee run at the Wkend. on the braes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevk 12 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Very good points here my dogs are in my house with me all time walked 3 times a day for 30 each time but my patterdale seems be lazy and she only 2 so need extra fitness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marshman 7,757 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 A few real steady miles behind my bike keeps mine in shape. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doohan 46 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I walk mine off the lead, up & down glen. Seems to work for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pat loan 11 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Just keep them fit & fed proper ALL year round ! no need for pre -season conditioning .. then their always in condition.. Plenty walks ,running around,tuggin'& playin'.Just get out with them .Amazes me the amount of Folk that have KENNEL bound dogs most of the Week.then expect them to excell at the wkend Worse are ones Cooped up Indoors in a box for 8 hrs ,then into Kennel for another 5..for fresh air ..and a wee run at the Wkend. on the braes hit the nail on the head there mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pbrookes 450 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 My dogs are fit all year round. They are out hunting something every day . Throughout spring and summer on dykes , river banks for rats etc round farm buildings or just in woods chasing squirrels. Both Lurchers and terriers . Probably fitter on the summer with long days, light nights. Even local playing fields with a few rabbits round the edges. Not full blown hunting but something just to open up their lungs. There is no excuse for a dog to be out of shape no matter what time of year especially the terriiers 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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