Tassie Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I should try with my youngest. Oldest is to old now . Not sure I could do 20km on a bike though . :D Hey - if I can do it (and in a howling gale and sleet ) then you certainly can, ness . Did it with Kirra and Fergus in 2006 when they were 4. Planning to do it next year if there is one down here, or the year after, with the little big man - he's a bit too young for this year. Though I'm waiting for the bike rack number plate so that we can get out and do a bit of biking just for fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'm thinking of doing the ET mid year with the Dally Club. It's good timing as he should have his CD title by then which will leave us at a loose end before he is ready for Open. Zig will eat up the 20 km but it's more about whether my back will hold up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zug Zug Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Bummer - too old. Zamba would have loved this a few years back. I reckon she could still do it easily, but we're way over the age limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 My dogs are too short and stocky . A Boston Terrier did it last year at sydney!! I got to vet it and it was AMAZING!! Do you mind me asking, why in Victoria? Is there something else on down there that you're attending? In a nutshell, because it's colder. A huge consideration when you have a double coated breed who dislikes running more than 5km in temps above 10 degrees. But we are visiting lappie and keeshond friends of ours, so we will be doing other things there, too. +1 for the temp- Sydney is MISERABLE for the heat by the end. Although I will be doing it in sydney too with Milky I have decided. Is two ETs in one year considered crazy for a human? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) Anyone in Perth doing it? I'd like to do it with one of my girls, but wouldn't know where to start training wise! Plus, I seriously lack time as it is! If anyone in Perth is doing it and wants to train together, I might be pursuaded I could use the exercise Edit: If anyone wants a spare dog to do it with, you can train and enter with one of mine Edited February 15, 2010 by RubyStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'd like to do it with Kyzer, I think he'd be able to do the run after some conditioning, but it's the obedience part that worries me (and having to ride the bike ) RS - I remember reading previously that Champion Lakes is a good spot to train because of the long bike paths, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I don't think the obedience has to be perfect, they just have to indicate that they aren't too buggered to listen to you I think Where is Champion Lakes? If you feel like training Kyzer for the ET, let me know and I'll join you with one of my girls for a ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Champion Lakes is the big rowing lake, it's right next to the Tonkin Hwy near Ranford Road. Access from Lake Road. Here's a link to it on Google Maps: There are bike paths along the back of the lake between the lake and the highway. I'll let you know if I do get that keen but can't see it happening this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I don't think the obedience has to be perfect, they just have to indicate that they aren't too buggered to listen to you I think :rolleyes: Yeah, it's technically a "willingness" test - that they are willing to follow direction from you. It's pretty basic stuff - sit, short stay, recall. Stuff like that. It is done before and after the test and the dog has to work at the same level pre- and post-test. Essentially they just want to know your dog will listen to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I started training tonight... Toby is terrified of bikes so I was just socialising him with the bike. :rolleyes: But I would be interested in doing it for sure but would need LOTS of training for me to get fit. It's not on the road though is it? (I hate cyclists on the road) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I started training tonight... Toby is terrified of bikes so I was just socialising him with the bike. But I would be interested in doing it for sure but would need LOTS of training for me to get fit. It's not on the road though is it? (I hate cyclists on the road) its on three different terrains. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 I started training tonight... Toby is terrified of bikes so I was just socialising him with the bike. :rolleyes: But I would be interested in doing it for sure but would need LOTS of training for me to get fit. It's not on the road though is it? (I hate cyclists on the road) Three textures... Concrete, grass, dirt for example. I think it depends where you do it what the course is like, but I would imagine they wouldn't make you ride on the road considering it's technically illegal to ride your bike with your dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyValley Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thats a relief! :rolleyes: I got the bike out and gave it a service just then Now I just need to find a place to train and my dog to not be scared of bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) The OB is easy. When I did it with abby she took off in the Stay before the test and she did the same at the end so TECHNICALLY she was as willing to work at the end as she was in the beginning LOL!! It is more to weed out the dogs who seriously struggled during the test and dont want to get up at the end. So long as they will still get up and work for you at the end you should pass! I dont have time to train the dogs seperatly so I am currently riding with one dog attached to the walkydog and the other is on a lead. Yep two Kelpies attached to one bike......... I survived the first day without injury!! Oh and tip for the humans- practise riding on grass, soft grass as well. I was fine on the hard surfaces but when I did the test about 50% was on soft squishy grass which made it really hard to ride through since I hadnt done too much training on the grass!! Edited February 17, 2010 by woofenpup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Oh and tip for the humans- practise riding on grass, soft grass as well. I was fine on the hard surfaces but when I did the test about 50% was on soft squishy grass which made it really hard to ride through since I hadnt done too much training on the grass!! And with this; learn to use your gears, You will be thankful. Drop gears on grass. Other tips with your bike.. buy a good seat and raise it so that you can hardly touch the ground - that way you are almost completely stretching your legs out, instead of keeping them bent and risking ache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_mannix Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Any takers for 2011 in Queensland? I am hoping to complete the ET then as my boy will be old enough. Please keep us all up to date with your training and experiences along the way. All information very welcome. I am more expert in the world of bikes than I am in the world of dogs so if anyone wants any help bike wise I might be able to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Oh and tip for the humans- practise riding on grass, soft grass as well. I was fine on the hard surfaces but when I did the test about 50% was on soft squishy grass which made it really hard to ride through since I hadnt done too much training on the grass!! And with this; learn to use your gears, You will be thankful. Drop gears on grass. Other tips with your bike.. buy a good seat and raise it so that you can hardly touch the ground - that way you are almost completely stretching your legs out, instead of keeping them bent and risking ache. +1 for the comfy seat and using gears- it was the only thing that got me through in the end!! I was kinda wondering though- I did it on a heavyish bike last time but now also have a cheapish light bike. Would using the lighter bike make any difference? I like training on my heavy bike because I like the stability (when owners allow random dogs to come up and play with my dogs while i am riding with them. GRRRR clearly when I am riding I also want my dog running all over the place with their mutt!! OK mini rant over) but should I use the lighter one of the actual test? Edited February 17, 2010 by woofenpup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Oh and tip for the humans- practise riding on grass, soft grass as well. I was fine on the hard surfaces but when I did the test about 50% was on soft squishy grass which made it really hard to ride through since I hadnt done too much training on the grass!! And with this; learn to use your gears, You will be thankful. Drop gears on grass. Other tips with your bike.. buy a good seat and raise it so that you can hardly touch the ground - that way you are almost completely stretching your legs out, instead of keeping them bent and risking ache. +1 for the comfy seat and using gears- it was the only thing that got me through in the end!! I was kinda wondering though- I did it on a heavyish bike last time but now also have a cheapish light bike. Would using the lighter bike make any difference? I like training on my heavy bike because I like the stability (when owners allow random dogs to come up and play with my dogs while i am riding with them. GRRRR clearly when I am riding I also want my dog running all over the place with their mutt!! OK mini rant over) but should I use the lighter one of the actual test? Yep - the lighter bike would make a difference. If you want I can have a look at the bikes, but without even seeing them the light one is probably better (so long as it's not a road bike!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 What's everyone's thoughts on having the breaks changed over, so that the back breaks would be on the right hand, seeing as your left hand must hold the leash. My reason for asking is: if you have the leash in your left like it says you must, and you break with your right; you would go over the bike right? BF says it would take a few minutes to do, and to see if anyone here had already thought about, or done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springdog Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I did an Endurance Test last year and started training 3 months before, I gradually increased the distance to about 5/7 ks a day at a speed of 10ks per hour, Riley was taken swimming once a week and would swim for about 15/20 mins . He was trained on 3 surfaces and I also conditioned his pads daily. We also walked a minimum of 2.5ks daily. He passed the test with flying colors. Invest in a good comfy bike seat and bike shorts help you bum lots to. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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