BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 This topic is an ideal example of the diversity of not only the dogs we keep but also of the lads and lasses who keep them...what works for one, may well not work for another...and what has worked for one dog in the past may not suit your next dog or next breed of dog... 4 Link to post
RossM 8,119 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Theres a difference between a fit dog and a working fit dog. 4 Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Theres a difference between a fit dog and a working fit dog. Exactly that's why my dogs can work everyday for a full month if they have to ........ 1 Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Mine does, I thought you were retired ??? 1 Link to post
B.P.R 2,798 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Mine does, I thought you were retired ??? a daily mooch and a photo of a caught rabbit is 'work' Link to post
troter58 1,711 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Mine does, I thought you were retired ??? a daily mooch and a photo of a caught rabbit is 'work' the dogs out working dont matter if its a daily mooch out think he does more than most on here 2 Link to post
iworkwhippets 12,521 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Socks, i am retired but im in dam good health, and my dog gets plenty of work put in front of her cheers 1 Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Socks, i am retired but im in dam good health, and my dog gets plenty of work put in front of her cheers It's good to hear you are in fine fettle and getting out everyday and doing a bit .... But there is a big difference between having a rake about with the dog and catching a few bunnies to working the dog for 8 hours a day catching bags of 50 plus and doing this day in day out all year round ......... Link to post
staffpeg 217 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Mine does, I thought you were retired ??? a daily mooch and a photo of a caught rabbit is 'work' can only dream of havin a job like that , ENJOY Link to post
weasle 1,119 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Dog looks in fine shape anyway,So your obviously doing something right. Link to post
pip1968 2,490 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Socks, i am retired but im in dam good health, and my dog gets plenty of work put in front of her cheers It's good to hear you are in fine fettle and getting out everyday and doing a bit .... But there is a big difference between having a rake about with the dog and catching a few bunnies to working the dog for 8 hours a day catching bags of 50 plus and doing this day in day out all year round ......... socks is that ferreting 50 into nets or the dog catching them Link to post
nothernlite 18,077 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Socks, i am retired but im in dam good health, and my dog gets plenty of work put in front of her cheers It's good to hear you are in fine fettle and getting out everyday and doing a bit .... But there is a big difference between having a rake about with the dog and catching a few bunnies to working the dog for 8 hours a day catching bags of 50 plus and doing this day in day out all year round ......... iworkwhippet is 68 no 48 and hes out everyday walking miles with his dog well done to him your pups doing well catching 50 plus a day lol Edited June 10, 2013 by nothernlite 3 Link to post
killing crew 2,708 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Socks, i am retired but im in dam good health, and my dog gets plenty of work put in front of her cheers It's good to hear you are in fine fettle and getting out everyday and doing a bit .... But there is a big difference between having a rake about with the dog and catching a few bunnies to working the dog for 8 hours a day catching bags of 50 plus and doing this day in day out all year round ......... you are out the most on here socks your the man Link to post
satan80 358 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have always conditioned my dogs from when they were pups ... As they grow they get extra miles more swimming more hill work etc ... A dog that's over a year old before conditioning starts has lost out on around 7 months of fitness the harder a pup is pushed within its capabilities the fitter stronger and more robust its going to be as an adult .... By putting the extra miles into my youngster now I am growing her lungs and heart along with the muscle tendons sinues etc .... When she is fully grown you have lost the window of opportunity ... Yes you can obviously get them fitter and in better shape but only to a certain level .... Look at the Russian and Chinese athletes that start their training when they are two or three years old they develop far stronger fitter bodies than the hold back a bit British athletes ........... As for feeding my youngster gets what she wants for her main meal she is on around a pound and a half of raw meat with some pasta veg and brown bread and she has a tin of sardines in the morning ........... Interesting stuff. Socks how much exercise do your pups get from very young (3 months onwards) out of interest? So much conflicting advice out there, my current 4 month old pup is out messing around in the garden most of the day, then on a couple of 20 min stroll's on the lead per day, bit running with other dogs when she gets the chance. Know I should be patient but would love to have her out for a bit longer, but paranoid about doing too much Link to post
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