pitbull
2007-12-23 06:47:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Why does she have to be a bodybuilder? Geeze. Let her be.
2007-12-23 13:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by Femmina E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are training your dog for weight puling competitions you will need a proper harness. Nooksack Racing Supply makes good ones. She is old enough to pull about 1/3 of her body weight. I would start with light weights, about two pounds when taking her for walks so she can get used to the feel of the harness. When she is comfortable with that, pick an area of your yard for a training track. Probably not your front lawn. A gravel driveway is fine. Start her pulling with 5 pound weights. Old window weights are great if you can find them. When she pulls five pounds easily, add another five pound weight. With my adult dogs I use a heavy chain for training. The chain is coiled when the pull starts. As the dog goes down the chute the chain uncoils effectively becoming heavier with every foot pulled. Keep the training sessions short at first and always end them before the dog loses interest or becomes tired. Positive reinforcement works great for this training. She is at a perfect age to start training. No dog has ever been injured in an organized weight pulling competition. For more tips read the on line magazine Working Samoyed News. There are some good articles about training for weight pulling. The same techniques should work for pit bulls.
2007-12-23 15:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by winterrules 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't pull her at this young of an age....let her mature a little bit. I was always worried about too much strain on developing hips. That said, the heaviest I'd use right now is a tire. Without the rim. Then, after she's a year old I'd move on to heavier things.
2007-12-23 15:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by twhrider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pulling?
To get in shape, basically just a good long walk or run daily will be all that they will need to get and stay in shape. A lot of regular exercise, playing fetch, etc. Dog's do not need to pull to get in shape. Also, do not play tug of war with the dog. This is typically a way to create aggression and/or give the dog the feeling of being in control, as typically the person will give up before the dog does.
2007-12-23 14:55:25 · answer #4 · answered by rjn529 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If your feeding and walking your dog then your dog should be in shape without any kind of pulling. I'm not sure what you mean by pulling, sounds like something someone would do to prepare the dog for fighting to me.
2007-12-23 14:52:23 · answer #5 · answered by cheryl05346 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Young puppy bones and connective tissue aren't strong enough to pull as a way to get in shape yet. You can get her used to the harness and a little bit of weight, but most of the getting in shape should be done with walking, running, fetching/chasing, tug, etc.
2007-12-23 14:54:15 · answer #6 · answered by TKS 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
She can't do weight pull substantially until she's at least 1.5 years to 2 years old. Get her used to the harness and having something very light behind her, but that is all. The worst thing is to permanently injure her with too much weight.
2007-12-23 14:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by Cave Canem 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldnt recommend pulling untill shes at least 18 months as her bones are not fully developed yet, You can get weighted harnesses though, try a few weights first then you can gradually add them! but please dont over do your dog so she is stuggling to walk / move e.t.c.
Also try Tripe ive heard a few people say it helps build up muscles / Fill your dog out!
2007-12-23 15:18:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just feed her good quality food and give her plenty of exercise. I hope you are obedience training her, as she needs to be socialized with other dogs and people.
2007-12-23 14:55:11 · answer #9 · answered by Poodlemum99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the dog will stay in shape all you have to do is give him plenty of love. and tenderness.
2007-12-23 14:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋