Weekends?

Schmall · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject:

I used to be able to run 5 miles for track practice and be thankful that it was an easy practice. Used to running lots and run hard too. Now I breathe hard when I run a short distance. Hate it really. Need to fix it and i know how. just need to do it.

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Koku · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject:

I think I can run 5 miles if EXTREMELY determined, but I think it will b e very very painful. I have not ran for a while, but last time I decided to run after not running for months I was able to go 6 miles.
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Schmall · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject:

My legs would be able to do it. Its my cardio I am worried about. I have not been truely active on a reagular basis for the past couple years. I know what I was capable of doing with ease and get frustrated when I dont perform as well as I should.
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Tigereyz85 · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:59 am Post subject:

well....YOU want to run....and the dog wants to run....hmmm....maybe you should start running with him!!! He'd love it...and he'd be more calm in the house...
Even if I was walking him every day....that dog need to run....even if we start doing tailgaiting with him...we've gotta start doing something with him
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Billgar · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:53 am Post subject:

Schmall · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject:

running around in cirlces in the same spot is boring. when I had to run 10 to 15 minutes around the field for soccer, I would take a ball with me. I started a trend. The coach made everyone dribble a ball while doing our warm up run.

As for the dog, once we get him to stop pulling on the leash so much, I will see about running with him. I dont need him yanking me off my feet mid stride just becuase he saw a blasted cat or something.
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Tigereyz85 · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

but have you tried jogging with him. The lady we got him from said he had done jogging with his previouse owner...and most of his excitement in chasing the cats is out of bordome...If you haven't gone jogging with him yet, I'd suggest putting the gentle leader on him, and going for a short run and seeing how he acts.
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Koku · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject:

Man I wish I had a big dog to run with. It would make weekends a lot of fun. Regular days I worry to much about LE, but weekends I would take for really long jogs. It would be so much fun and beneficial to both of us.
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Schmall · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:46 pm Post subject:

Dezul (pronounced Diesal, like the fuel) is our dog's name. He is a Dobermen Pincher. A good 80lbs and very hyper. Because of that, he is easily bored and gets pushy. He thinks he owns the place and we have to remind him otherwise.
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Koku · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

Yeah, it is all about training him right. It is also about giving him a lot of area to run in. Big Dogs need a lot of space to run.
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Tigereyz85 · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

that's what our whole problem is....he can't be loose....1) we live in town and 2) he won't come back.....so we rigged up a long 50ft rope leash for him to run on...and he's broken off four or five times....and we can't let him run in the hockey rink in the summer...he jumps the walls....so...we're either going to tailgait him (hook him to a pole and Schmall drives while I sit in the back of the rig while holding the pole and let him run behind us - the pole prevents him from getting under the tires, and you NEVER go above 2-5 MPH!!!...like in Turner and Hooch) and/or Schmall needs to start running with him....
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Billgar · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:04 pm Post subject:

I think you shoudl jsut make schmall run...alot. Fear should work, think of something he likes and threaten to hold it back from him, either that or think of something he doesnt like and threaen to do it. You live with him if im not mistaken so it shouldnt be too hard to get him to do something. Either that or just make him watch a never ending chain of hercules and other warrior movies until he feels that his day cant start without a 5 mile run and an intense workout.

Sorry schmall

Schmall · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject:

The problem would be is that I would fight back. I would do the exact samething right back. She gets more easily annoyed with my habits then she does with mine. I can just stay up and late and make her go to bed by herself. She hates it when I do.

Anyways, yes, we need to do something about getting the dog to run some more. It also bites the fact the way our schedules work. Tigereyz needs to get up early to walk him, I spend my morning with the dog, or we do it all after work in the dark (getting darker earlier and earlier). either way, our work schedule doesnt help.
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Koku · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:32 pm Post subject:

Your schedule seems to be a big problem. Unfortunately, if you do not think you can care for it well, it may need to go back. Yes it is mean to say, but it may be for its best. I am sure you will find a way for it to work out though.
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Archaic · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject:

Yeah dogs are creatures that really do need a lot of attention and a somewhat free schedule as to give them the attention they needed. As far as some of the ideas I heard such as the tailgating one... don't do that. Its something you'd only see in the movies for a reason. Not only is it somewhat mean for the animal not to move at its own pace, but it really does make you seem either negligent or extremely lazy.