SkyesongTollrz Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Nope it's definately an early start! And it's always freezing cold!!! Lots of people camp down there to be there on time! I'm sure the club can rustle up a few people to drop a bucket of cold water on him at 4:30am to get him out of bed on time Last I heard you could do the ET more than once if you wanted (or you are insane), although you'll only get the title once. I would assume you would only be able to do it if there were spare places at the trial. They only take a limited number of dogs each year, so I think the club would wait until all entries are in before deciding if there was space for dogs who already had the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Yeah I'm only getting up once this year at 4am.... That's plenty. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyesongTollrz Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Gee Mel.... where's your dedication?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Thanx for the link WEIA! If you were going to cross train and throw in a bit of swimming instead of all the running, how do you reckon that you'd add it? (Thats the dog running while I'm on bike ) I am concerned about all the joint pounding by doing all the running. I wonder if I measure the time it takes us to do the road time and divide it by 3 and spend that much time in the water? They reckon water gives 3 times the work out. I live near a river and I take my boogie board and flippers down and paddle upstream and my dog just follows. The other q is: Did you do all the distances listed in one hit or did you take a break with the dog in the middle of each run? Also, did you keep note of the dogs temp and pulse whilst you were training? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 For the testing it is split up, you run 8kms then have a break, do another 6km then another break and finally the last 6kms. You also do some obedience at the start and end of it, just basic stuff. They arent run exclusively on concrete, its a mixture of surfaces, if the dog is running beside you i ride in a spot on the footpath/road where the dog has to run on grass. Swimming is good, i am currently getting my two fit enough to to ET and i started with swimming just to get their fitness up to a level where they can pace for a about 2-3 kms without getting overwhelmed. I will eventually increase the distance until they can run the 20km (and i can bike it LOL) with breaks. Should say when i mention run, it is actually a slow pace, the dogs are only just gaiting at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Midol Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Hrmmm. 5.30am, thats kind of early. Ahh well, I've got a year or so to get used to getting up early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellG Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Just wondering at what age you started training your dogs for ET? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagBoy Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Hrmmm.5.30am, thats kind of early. Ahh well, I've got a year or so to get used to getting up early. As far as I know there is only one 5.30 in the day - and that is going home time. Cheers, DagBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Midol Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Hrmmm. 5.30am, thats kind of early. Ahh well, I've got a year or so to get used to getting up early. As far as I know there is only one 5.30 in the day - and that is going home time. Cheers, DagBoy I agree. Least Axle will like it - he gets up at 4am everyday - crazy nutter. MellG - probably depends on the breed. I am starting to train mine at 9 months but only short distances till he is a year. That said, he already runs 1-2km a day now. We run 4km but I force him to walk for at least half of it as I don't want to hurt his joints. Mine is a husky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellG Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 hmmm I have an Amstaff, my breeder has already hinted that she would love to see us get out ET title. He's 9 months now. but I think I may wait till he's closer to 18 months or so before I start, he's a very active dog with a lot of stamina so I think he will handle the training no worries ( I on the other hand will come close to having a massive heart attack) but I worry about the impact on his joints etc whilst he is still gowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 They have to be over 2 years old i think to compete, and under 8 years. Personally i would wait till they are at least 18months old before training them for it intensly. Up till then you just keep them fit with regular swimming and daily walks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Midol Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Why 2 years? I was told to start training my dog for sledding at 9 mnths then get him in a harness pulling at 1yr... Was the advice I was given wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsD Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Large dogs growth/bone plates close quite late, depending on the size of the dog. It's well known that large dogs shouldnt do alot of work ie either pounding like running or jarring like jumping or twisting until they are around 18 months to 2 years old. That's why there is a lower age limit of 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Midol Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 So effectively my sledding book is wrong - not disputing what you say - came from America afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsD Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 So effectively my sledding book is wrong - not disputing what you say - came from America afterall. I guess it depends on how much pressure etc the training puts on the bones & joints , but I know that many dog sports that require jumping or a lot of running dont advocate even training until much later than 9 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 So effectively my sledding book is wrong - not disputing what you say - came from America afterall. Well you wont find many people who will make a puppy run for long distances and pull a person at the same time. So effectively yes I always wonder why people try and rush these things, do it wrong or too early and you ruin your dog for life. Dont understand why people just dont wait another few months or a year until the dog is physically sound and stopped growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Midol Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 It doesn't bother me how long I wait! I'll wait for 10 years if it means he'll be healthier Will hold off till 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I wasnt directed the last paragraph at you, it was just me thinking out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witheverythingiam Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 It doesn't bother me how long I wait!I'll wait for 10 years if it means he'll be healthier Will hold off till 18 months. Midol - between 2 years n 8 years. Waiting 10 years will be too long! -WithEverythingIAm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Gee Mel.... where's your dedication?? Yeah.......I know it's around here somewhere, I just can't seem to find it! :rolleyes: .......Wanders off......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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