gnasher16 30,062 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Do you folk with running dogs keep your dogs in good nick all year round or just in the season ?......Saw a mate of mines dog out over the wknd and he,s just not on form dont really have the glint in the eye or seem up for it and he,s in good health..........his owner keeps him in top condition year round im beginning to wonder if the dogs just stale in the mind through constantly being in top nick.......just wondered what you chaps do with your dogs condition wise off season. Quote Link to post
GrCh 856 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 keep mine in shape all year round better for the dog imo. 1 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 mine are kept an adequate level of fitness all year as i mooch most days of the week and having unfit dogs when theres a possibility of something getting up infront of them is an accident waiting to happen, i know ive done it. admittedly there at full fitness in the winter due to the extra nights on the lamp Quote Link to post
TOMO 26,068 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I let mine get out of shape in summer,,, I'm not saying its right, it's just I do virtually no summer hunting,,also I believe it's easier to get bitches in season by letting them get fat,,, When I say out of shape,, I don't mean like some lap dog,, 2 Quote Link to post
wi11ow 2,657 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 keep them ticking over all year found get less injuries tendons muscles strains but do change the grub come winter 2 Quote Link to post
fitchet 788 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Keep them in shape but not highly conditioned. I think its good for there bodies to have a rest. ATB 2 Quote Link to post
robwelsh 354 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I walk dog on proper hard stuff not soft tar mark, then do sprint work up the fields. Bitch is always looking in good condition and fit. Except when she comes in heat..an then she has it easy , she seems to loose weight during this time an abit picky with grub, she even looks sorry for herself lol Quote Link to post
the big chief 3,099 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 keep mine in shape all yer round Quote Link to post
gnasher16 30,062 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 The dog in question i dont think has ever been out of shape and he,s not a summer hunter just likes to keep the dog like that......im of the opinion a dog needs a break not just to relax their body but to get them mentally up for it again as their body starts to peak come season time......maybe its just been a few off weeks but if it continues i think he,ll rest him up a while.....just a shame to be resting a dog during the season whos not otherwise injured. 2 Quote Link to post
arcticgun 4,548 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 even top class atheletes take regular breaks, however it pays to keep them in good shape at all times imho 1 Quote Link to post
wi11ow 2,657 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 rest is as good as work these type of dogs need rest to repair 6 Quote Link to post
GrCh 856 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 even top class atheletes take regular breaks, however it pays to keep them in good shape at all times imho I agree I dont work them every night of the week in season so I think that counts as a sufficient break for my dogs I cant speak for other peoples. 1 Quote Link to post
weasle 1,119 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Let mine relax during the summer. Quote Link to post
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I let the dogs relax through the summer, they deserve to after a hard season though they don't just veg out they get exercised just enough to keep them ticking over. Out of season...... Through the season....... Running dogs are like athletes/sportsmen and need to be at as near to peak fitness at the right time imo. 10 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I let the dogs relax through the summer, they deserve to after a hard season though they don't just veg out they get exercised just enough to keep them ticking over. Out of season...... Through the season....... Running dogs are like athletes/sportsmen and need to be at as near to peak fitness at the right time imo. the addition of lamping sees to that extra level Quote Link to post
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