luckydog Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 So... how many people actually jog it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Good luck, Sway!!! I can't wait to do an ET with Jedi... He's only 11 months though, so we have to wait til next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG-DOG-LOVER Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Good on you Sway I don't think my Saint would be very good doing ET's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaticmalamute Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Good on you Sway! I'd planned on doing it this year with my boy Flinne, but nature decided against that one Now my new boy is too young and my old girl turned 8 in September so is just too old to compete. TN - I'll be joining you next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 TN - I'll be joining you next year! Woo hoo!!! That'd be great to have the two boys running together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I did it with my Dobe and LOVED it. We trained at about 11kms/hr and in the end did 4kms every second day. The other days were free running at the beach, agility/obedience training and I always had one day off a week. As I live on a farm myself and friends did a practice run a few weeks before and did the whole 20kms with the dogs, they breezed it in. The vet actually asked me if my dog got excited about anything as when he was checking heart/temp/feet she was drifting off and resting her head on his hand. Her HR and Temp was lower on each check than the start of the trial. During the rest times we made sure they were offered water of course but other than that ours were flat out on their sides resting/asleep. We had a Aussie that vetted out as he was soo wound up, he wouldn't settle between stages and his temp and HR vetted him out after the second stage. I think he barked the WHOLE first stage. I so wish I was doing it again, I am not sure how I would go getting a Whippy fit enough for 20kms though? Can't wait for updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thanks for the post rommimum, it's good to hear some real life experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I had to travel 400kms to compete in mine, the only other thing that happened was one person nearly got pulled off their bike because their Dobe saw an Emu - made for a few exciting moments. Not only was the event great, I love the training and lead up, my dog and I had a great time together and she loved getting out and about, wasn't to bad for my bottom either. Do it you, will not regret a moment of it, well maybe a little at the end if you didin't use a gel seat!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I would usually be at work that weekend so have organised holidays so Fern and I can attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikesPuppy Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Oh Oh Cabey and I are currently in training We are currently making 4k in 30 minutes on foot lol as I don't have my bike yet Thought about jogging it but I dunno if I could get that fit!!! Can't wait Oh one question- regarding the collar, I generally use a chain/nylon martingale on Caber... would that be okay or must it be a standard flat collar? He has a leather buckle one he has for special occasions Edited February 22, 2009 by SpikesPuppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Your dog needs to be in a flat collar. They cannot wear a collar that can tighten at all. I used a flat leather greyhound collar on my Dobe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikesPuppy Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thank you He is a very good walker, just like the extra communication the martingale gives me. Must remember to train him in the flat one when I get my bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 I sent my entry off today mind you I still haven't started training the dog, that starts next week what have you done Sway? I'll have to get Fern a proper greyhound collar, I only have martingales like you SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 I sent my entry off today mind you I still haven't started training the dog, that starts next week what have you done Sway? OMG entries in already!! I do think everyone is out to get me, on thw weekend at the show they were handing out flyers to the up and coming ET What kind of entry form do i need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 I went to the Dally site as the flyer says the form and schedule can be found on there. I must be blind as i can't find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikesPuppy Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I haven't even thought about posting the actual entries yet either :rolleyes: Which one are you guys doing? I was gonna do the first one in June but duh that's on the same day as our specialty!! Might have to be the end of June for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) I know that the Vizsla Club is at KCC park. Do peoples in Vic know where the other ones are held? (Apart from the Sale one I know where that is). :rolleyes: Edited February 23, 2009 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikesPuppy Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Ah this is the one I want to do Cherry Lake, Altona on June 27. http://www.gsdcv.org.au/node/462 Nice and close to my place so we can train there too :rolleyes: Is that cheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leema Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 We've been training! I do want to jog it as it's partly for my fitness. At the moment we're jogging about 3k, 3 times a week but it's more my fitness stopping us than Clover, of course! Not sure when we'll get to 20k but I am looking forward to it. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I sent my entry off as a motivation tool :D Sway and I are doing the Dallie club one on June 6th. I just used an ordinary entry form. Fern has basically weaned the pups so we can start next week, or this week if I get my bike out of the shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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