laffi Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 What kind of injury are the dogs who are doing weaving prone to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I think mainly spinal injuries from the twisting..... and possibly front impact injuries I guess it depends on how the dog 'weaves' too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 There is a really good article I have read online about the stresses and strains of each of the various bits of equipment - just trying to remember where it is. Somebody else might be able to help me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 If their spine is not fully developed - then spinal injuries for sure. All that twisting is too hard on growing bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Why do you ask Laffi? I don't expect that my dogs will be prone to any weaving injuries. I don't start them until they are mature. I don't do extreme repetitive training. I have exercises that I do to keep their spines supple. I warm them up before starting. This sounds bizarre, but one injury I have considered a possibility with Trim is a broken tail. I have seen it wrapped around a pole a couple of times in photos. Not sure what on earth I could do about preventing it though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Why do you ask Laffi? Well I have started training with Midge (17+mo aussie shep) and just wanted to be aware of any possible problems. She seems to have none at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I know of dogs who started weaving too early and too concentrated to develop OCD and elbow displacia. Would not start too early and if you did start a young puppy, would take it very slow and do not continue it for long periods at any one time/day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Any injury that is weaver related can best be largely avoided by not started the dog too early, i dont do weaving until 2 years, and using the correct methods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordacollies4me Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 have to agree with tollersowned mine do not start actual weave training until they are around 18 months or i feel are mature enough to cope with the training..would not be before 16 months.. i do however like to teach them a spin both left and right, perch work, ladder work, and do lots of stretching ex with them up until the stage of actual weave training and never stop for the rest of their lives, i believe this can help in the development of the muscles used for weaving and may help prevent any possible injuries caused by weaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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