Winterpaws Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hi All I saw on another forum some people discussing taking their dogs on endurance running trials where dog and owner run a certain distance Does anyone know anything about this or can you point to some info. I did a quick search but couldn;t find anything It's probably this weeks dumb question Thanks Cin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriment Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hi Cin, I was researching this yesterday. If you search for Endurance Test in this section of the forum, it comes up with heaps of info Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Here is a link for the rules of an endurance test. http://www.actca.asn.au/Web/endurance_test_rules.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I like the fact u can change handlers!!! no way i would make the 20km, hopefully they dont decide to change that rule!! and u can ride your bike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Sparty, Its very easy to do 20kms on a bike. It is in three legs so you get a little rest. 20kms sounds a lot but it really isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 lol the exercise bike kills me (im um very unfit) but im working on it! training kira to go with the bike, but i would be interested from those who have competed what speed do you go at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wylie Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Its based on about 10 km per hour. Which is actually quite slow in most dogs eyes. Its a good jog or an easy bike ride whichever way you do it. My guys thought it was a bit of a doddle as they were used to going much faster in training for it. So they pulled like the dickens at the beginning, they soon settled down and were raring to go after the breaks. They came home and then wanted to play games as they were not tired enough. Lots of ball throwing later they had a kip and were back wanting more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 It really is easy for the handler if they ride a bike.... apart from the sore bum At 10km per hour, it's an easy pace and I even did it with my Whippet when I had a cold and no training. For the medium to large sized athletic dogs it should be easy. For the smaller or giant breeds it really can be a test of endurance. Both my boys I have put through got bored with the whole thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterpaws Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 So it is an endurance test for dogs? Not sure my malamute would handle it and my cattle X is fear agressive so would be a bit stressed by all the other dogs... Do they have to do obedience at the end of it? Would there be a training club or group in NSW? Sorry for all the questions ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 a lady on this forum did it with her doberman she wrote a really interesting and amusing web page (linked from here) they do a short obedience test at the end of the 20km after another break I have a border collie on the smaller size who just never stops, i just have to make sure she settles with the bike next to her ... and my bum can last a decent distance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriment Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 The last one in WA for the year is on 5th Sept but I'm really doubtful we'll be fit and ready by then, which is a bummer What are they expected to do in the obedience test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 The obedience is really basic, it is on lead just heeling and a couple of turns and a come back/recall on lead. It is not to test obedience just to check the dog is behaving the same at the start and finish. I forgot to say they do it before the run and at the finish. Everyone should do it, it is really a fun morning out apart from a sore butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 a lady on this forum did it with her doberman she wrote a really interesting and amusing web page (linked from here) That would be "Caslero", she has a great ET story on her web page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittybitty_ Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Should the handler ride a bicycle, a helmet must be worn. The springer device for attachment to a bicycle is not permitted. Why isnt the springer allowed to be used??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Should the handler ride a bicycle, a helmet must be worn. The springer device for attachment to a bicycle is not permitted. Why isnt the springer allowed to be used??? I don't get that either - I love my springer, its a fantastic invention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caslero Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hi guys - thanks for the mention..... Here's the links to the stories of the Endurance Tests I did with my two Dobes: http://www.caslerodobes.homestead.com/ETTest.html http://www.caslerodobes.homestead.com/CaseyET.html I also did the ET with a friend's Dobe two weekends ago and he passed with flying colours.... but those first 6kms were a doozy - he was chasing the Border Terrier in front of him and I didn't even pedal and rode with the brake on for the first 6kms!!! Yikes!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Has anyone got any tips on training your dog to run nicely beside the bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9-Nutter Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Yea, I need to know that too. Would also like to know what the hell is a Springer and where do you get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittybitty_ Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Here you go the link to springers http://www.topdogs.com.au/springer.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9-Nutter Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Thanks heaps..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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