Dog Conditioning

KDM · Aug 20, 2017

Hey Fellas, just a reminder to NOT forget about your canine hunting partners when it comes to getting in shape for the season. Grouse and Partridge seasons are only a month or so away and Doves are right around the corner. I've been taking Herc out the last few days for 2 mile walks on section lines and I can tell we are BOTH NOT READY to chase any of those birds yet, let alone chase those running roosters. Bring lots of water for both of you as Herc and I go through anywhere from 3-6 bottles per walk. Take care of your hunting partners so they can take care of you. Be Safe!!!!

RustyTackleBox · Aug 20, 2017

any recommendations on making a dog fat and lazy so I can keep up with him? lol#$%^&>

D-Racer · Aug 20, 2017

Potato chip and beer works for me.

Fly Carpin · Aug 20, 2017

Physical training and skills training happens year round for me. Labs get real fat real quick otherwise

Captain Ahab · Aug 20, 2017

My buddy is physically good, but toughening the pads needs to be done. Nothing worse than having them blow a pad in the field.

LBrandt · Aug 20, 2017

Year round conditioning weather permitting for my lab.

Kurtr · Aug 20, 2017

My guy comes with on all the hikes getting ready for out west. He is ready to go. Little dummy training tonight and just excited at 8 as he was when he was a pup.

Duckslayer100 · Aug 21, 2017

Captain Ahab said:
My buddy is physically good, but toughening the pads needs to be done. Nothing worse than having them blow a pad in the field.

http://www.wildfowlmag.com/dogs/get-your-dogs-feet-in-shape/

FishSticks · Aug 21, 2017

I take my 2 year old lab on bike rides when it's not too hot out, we don't go very far but we move pretty fast. Weekends he swims and runs around at the lake all weekend.

guywhofishes · Aug 21, 2017

Harvested canola is great for doves... but those stems are NASTY!

Duckslayer100 · Aug 21, 2017

Even though GWPs are a lean breed, they can get lazy like any dog. I've found that the best way to exercise them is regular training, mixed with runs a few times a week. Training is a given, and the runs keep us all in shape.

wildeyes · Aug 21, 2017

Dog and master get workouts every day we both need it.

DirtyMike · Aug 21, 2017

I make my daily goal to get my dog to stop running. She's good to go. It's myself that needs some better discipline. Treadmill and stair climber are only doing so much.

BBQBluesMan · Aug 21, 2017

This will be the first hunting season in over a decade that my favorite hunting pal will not be able to partake in chasing feathered critters. The arthritis in my labs hips has become terrible and he just won’t be able to hunt this year and has been officially retired to a house dog. Just plain sucks as he still has the spirit, but his body just won’t be able to take it. Going to be tough when he sees the gun and can’t come with. My favorite part about bird hunting is watching and working with the dog. Sigh…

shorthairsrus · Aug 21, 2017

Ribs r showing. Wish mine were

Kurtr · Aug 21, 2017

BBQBluesMan said:
This will be the first hunting season in over a decade that my favorite hunting pal will not be able to partake in chasing feathered critters. The arthritis in my labs hips has become terrible and he just won’t be able to hunt this year and has been officially retired to a house dog. Just plain sucks as he still has the spirit, but his body just won’t be able to take it. Going to be tough when he sees the gun and can’t come with. My favorite part about bird hunting is watching and working with the dog. Sigh…

I hear ya on that first time in 12 years winston wont be with on opening day. He will be chasing the fields full of roosters up in heaven

NDSportsman · Aug 22, 2017

Yeah my 12 yr old black lab won't be doing much this year either. It's gonna kill him and me but his shoulders are getting too bad.

Ponyroper · Aug 22, 2017

Lost my dog Whitney this winter. She started hunting at 11 months and worked her heart out for me for 15 years. Felt so bad that she couldn't go when she was 16 so maybe it was best she didn't last much past that season. She wasn't a house dog and she was lost that last year with nothing to look forward to. Where ever she is now she's got a rooster in her mouth and she's looking for me.

cooter00 · Aug 22, 2017

I take my griffons swimming pretty much every day or at least every other they stay in good shape but me on the other hand could use a little conditioning lol but that's why I got pointers they wait for me

shorthairsrus · Aug 22, 2017

we have had some nice dog condition weather. Last night was awesome. She only panted for a few minutes following a bike ride. Nice cool n wind.

Keep in mind though it is still august --- my brother did burn out his dogs kidneys and she died following an excercise. Generally I like to take the hose before real cold water comes out - and soak the stomach, kidney area and around her neck and chest after a long ride.

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