road walking runnigdogs??

[lofti 579]

I have heard that regulary road walking runnig dogs is important for them,

can anyone tell me if it is? i can see that it would be good for the claws,

but dose it make any diffrence from exersise on grass lets say cheers .....

[Paul in North Lincs 15]

its good for getting your dogs fit and muscled up as the compound excercise of walking on a hard surface as aposed to soft grass makes the muscles grow and strengthen...............also the tendons, feet, pads also toughen, allowing for better performance on rough terraine

[lofti 579]

cheers Paul

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

What Paul said ... but also, I think road walking is important for a steady temperment. Getting dogs used to people, kids, traffic, loud noises and responding to you while on lead adds to all around steadiness in my opinion

[lofti 579]

What Paul said ... but also, I think road walking is important for a steady temperment. Getting dogs used to people, kids, traffic, loud noises and responding to you while on lead adds to all around steadiness in my opinion

 

so its well worth the time isnt it, got a 9mth pup so gona start .

thanks Lurchergrrl

[Guest little lurcher]

dont overwork a 9mth old , this will lead to tendon and bone problems later and higher risk of injury in field, a good varied selection of road then grass or sand will help firm everything without causing undue stress , good luck

[lofti 579]

dont overwork a 9mth old , this will lead to tendon and bone problems later and higher risk of injury in field, a good varied selection of road then grass or sand will help firm everything without causing undue stress , good luck

 

thanks bud.

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

What Paul said ... but also, I think road walking is important for a steady temperment. Getting dogs used to people, kids, traffic, loud noises and responding to you while on lead adds to all around steadiness in my opinion

 

so its well worth the time isnt it, got a 9mth pup so gona start .

thanks Lurchergrrl

 

Mine is 9 months too, and faultless on lead now. You needn't overwork the pup, as Litterlurcher says, but the dog will get more benefit out of a good steady pace - which usually means you get a bit of benefit from it too

[sighthound1811 6]

i tend to road walk mine about twice a week for 5 or 6 miles an the rest of the time there on grass(of sorts) running...but during the summer months they get road walked quite a lot an get off to run about the playin fields to burn off any excess energy an stretch the legs..good luck with your pup..cheers chris

[lofti 579]

What Paul said ... but also, I think road walking is important for a steady temperment. Getting dogs used to people, kids, traffic, loud noises and responding to you while on lead adds to all around steadiness in my opinion

 

so its well worth the time isnt it, got a 9mth pup so gona start .

thanks Lurchergrrl

 

Mine is 9 months too, and faultless on lead now. You needn't overwork the pup, as Litterlurcher says, but the dog will get more benefit out of a good steady pace - which usually means you get a bit of benefit from it too

have you got any piccys of your pup/ what breed is it?

Edited August 25, 2008 by lofti75

[lofti 579]

i tend to road walk mine about twice a week for 5 or 6 miles an the rest of the time there on grass(of sorts) running...but during the summer months they get road walked quite a lot an get off to run about the playin fields to burn off any excess energy an stretch the legs..good luck with your pup..cheers chris

cheers mate,all the best.

[lurchergrrl 1,441]

What Paul said ... but also, I think road walking is important for a steady temperment. Getting dogs used to people, kids, traffic, loud noises and responding to you while on lead adds to all around steadiness in my opinion

 

so its well worth the time isnt it, got a 9mth pup so gona start .

thanks Lurchergrrl

 

Mine is 9 months too, and faultless on lead now. You needn't overwork the pup, as Litterlurcher says, but the dog will get more benefit out of a good steady pace - which usually means you get a bit of benefit from it too

have you got any piccys of your pup/ what breed is it?

 

Mine's a bitsa .... dam beddie/grey x beardie/grey back to saluki/grey, sire 3/4 grey 1/4 bull, 26.5" tts. You can see her here

http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...showtopic=61808

 

Got some pics of yours?

[Lucy 0]

What Paul said ... but also, I think road walking is important for a steady temperment. Getting dogs used to people, kids, traffic, loud noises and responding to you while on lead adds to all around steadiness in my opinion

 

so its well worth the time isnt it, got a 9mth pup so gona start .

thanks Lurchergrrl

 

Mine is 9 months too, and faultless on lead now. You needn't overwork the pup, as Litterlurcher says, but the dog will get more benefit out of a good steady pace - which usually means you get a bit of benefit from it too

have you got any piccys of your pup/ what breed is it?

 

Mine's a bitsa .... dam beddie/grey x beardie/grey back to saluki/grey, sire 3/4 grey 1/4 bull, 26.5" tts. You can see her here

http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...showtopic=61808

 

Got some pics of yours?

My mate road walks hers. Makes her alot steadier (getting used to traffic noise etc), but also muscles her up in areas where grass walking/running doesn't have such a great effect - particularly on back legs/hind quarters.

Do it, and I think you'll reap rewards.