MonElite Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) So who is doing it this year? In Sydney we only have it once a year and Im planning on doing it with my girl this year. So I finally got the bike and decided to train. More to train myself than the dog, as Im horribly unfit. Im pleased to say that we did our first ride yesterday. 7km at a speed of about 12-13km/h. And Im not suffering today! Divani was just perfect, never pulled, just trotted right next to the bike all the way, didnt like me turning left into her and got scared first couple of times, but than watched the bike and never made a mistake. All I had to do is say heel and of she went with me. That is so different to when I trained Rex, the born to pull fruitloop. After I did his ET where I never pedalled and lost my voice yelling HEEL the whole way, I also nearly had my arm put in a sling Any others doing ET this year? have you started training? Edited August 10, 2008 by Monelite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Drop the speed to 10 kph Monika.. it pays to have the big dogs used to that test pace. I saw one dog who'd never gone that slow struggle to find rythym at the test pace in the ET Darcy did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 10km/h is a bit slow I must say. Its obviously there for a reason, so I shall train at that, its good that I have a speedo on this bike, I never knew on the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) 10km/h is a bit slow I must say.Its obviously there for a reason, so I shall train at that, its good that I have a speedo on this bike, I never knew on the old one. Slow for a doberdog maybe Monika. plenty fast enough for a Mini P. Edited April 21, 2008 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 sure is for MP. When I did Rex I had a JRT in front of me, she galloped the whole way! Passed with flying colours I might add, but yes this dog has put in whole lot more into it than the larger breeds did. Wonder why its not divided by size into 2 or 3 groups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatelina Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Ooooo I'm interested!! (although slightly mortified at the thought of one of my girls running off after a bird and pulling me + bike after her) What and where are these endurance tests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 ET is run by Dogs NSW and its held at Erskine Park, around August. You train yourself for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caslero Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hey Monelite :D I'm planning on doing it this year with the brown Dobe.... this will be my 4th ET having done it in 2001, 2003 and 2005 :D Haven't started training yet but the dog won't have any probs with his fitness - he runs non-stop around here all the time, will start training him beside the bike soon... might have to get myself fit though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbb Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) I want to get an ET with Flame. She was entered last year and I came down with a really nasty flu, so we didnt go. Now I'm way up north, though, I'll have to check out when Qld does theirs.... EFS Edited April 21, 2008 by jbbb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casima Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Heya I am planning on entering Raffy this year in NSW, I have taken him for 2 rides so far, the longer one was 16km, the dogs have no problem with the distance but I do No more training here for a bit tho as I need to get a bike rack for my car so we can go to the bike track before we do more (rideing on the road even at 6am Saturday mornings with 2 big dogs can be very nervy for me even tho they behaved nicely.) I am also trying to talk my Mum into running her Corgi, I think he would be fine, hes an active little guy but so far no luck talking her into it. Good luck everyone and hopefully see some of you at the test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I'm still struggling with Dante getting used to the front wheel, he just doesn't seem to understand the concept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Caslero!!! Yay! Casima!!! Yay! And yes, the dog has no problem here either, its the handler that needs all the training. But I must say that after yesterdays little session I have no adverse effects so maybe its not That bad. We should send the entries together thet way we will be next to each other, we could catch up on all the news from last 3 or so years jbbb you can always come down to Sydney for it.... ;) Sas what do you mean that Dante doesnt get the concept of the front wheel? Does he run across the front?, or in front of you or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatelina Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 ET is run by Dogs NSW and its held at Erskine Park, around August.You train yourself for it. And how long is this test? I mean...how long do you cycle for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 20km at 10km/h speed first leg is 8km than a break, I think 15 or 20 minutes, than 6km, break and 6 km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caslero Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Here's a description from DogsNSW of the Endurance Test: What is an Endurance Test? An endurance test is an official event run under the rules of the RNSWCC. During the test, dogs are on lead and run 20km over a 2 hour period beside a pushbike. The dogs have a 15 minute rest break after 8km and a 20 minute rest break after 14km. Stringent veterinary checks are carried out before the start of the test, during each rest break and at the conclusion of the test to ensure the welfare of the dogs. Dogs also undergo a short obedience test before and after the Endurance Test. Dogs that complete the test to the Judge and veterinarian's satisfaction are awarded their Endurance Test Title, which allows them to use the initials ET after their registered name. Under the Rules, the Object of an Endurance Test is to demonstrate a dog's ability to work after being subjected to a certain degree of physical strain. Achieving the ET title can be seen as evidence of physical fitness. If you're interested, here are a couple of "stories" I wrote on two of my ET experiences: 2001 Endurance Test 2003 Endurance Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted April 22, 2008 Author Share Posted April 22, 2008 ah the memories. and taht brick feeling of the bike seat ;) I did my ET with Rex in 2003. I can even see my old car in one of the photos on Casleros site ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 What sort of obedience level is needed for a dog to compete in an ET test? If I could get fit enough ( ;) ) I can imagine Daisy would LOVE running with a bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caslero Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 What sort of obedience level is needed for a dog to compete in an ET test? It's pretty basic Huski and done on lead. A group of six or so competitors at a time line up with their dogs sitting in a heel position (you can push their bum in to the sit position). The judge will instruct you all to walk forward..... you move forward with the dog in a heel position for about 5-10 metres, you then about face and place your dog in a sit position (again you can "help" them into position). You then tell the dog to "stay" and walk forward to the end of your lead. The judge will then ask you to "call your dogs". You then call "come" or similar encouragingly and get the dog to come to you eagerly - then get them to sit again.... and that's it!! ;) The aim is to show that the dog is obviously eager to "work" both before and after strenuous activity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 (edited) Don't forget folks that, in order to enter an ET, you need to be an Canine Control member and your dog has to be ANKC registered. For dogs without an ANKC pedigree, that means you register them as Associates. Edited for accuracy. Edited April 22, 2008 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caslero Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 For dogs without an ANKC pedigree, that means you register them as Associates. Good point poodlefan - below is the link to the Associate Register application for DogsNSW. Associate Register You will also have to be a member of DogsNSW - application form here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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