I'm looking for a place to work my dog in the winter, preferably indoors. I've been trying to train her with the disc, but this proves to be difficult in the winter when snow and ice make the ground almost impossible to be active on. Are there special shoes I can purchase to help me with this?
There is also the issue that she has an old injury in her back leg that flares with inactivity for long periods of time, and the stress that practicing on the snow gives it.
Any ideas for where I can find a place that will rent a large room to me for an hour or so once a day? I've considered asking some local dog training centers, and possibly a school (school gym), but would be interested in hearing other takes on this situation. Any advice would be very much appreciated! Thank you!
2007-12-31 08:06:15 · 6 answers · asked by Fur and Fiction 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Vet Tech- I know! I'm sending in an application to begin the Family II class next year. Do they rent out (or offer to let others practice in) large rooms? Is there a facility? I've never even SEEN the place. Perhaps I should stop by and check it out.
2007-12-31 08:11:53 · update #1
That's My Girl: Very good point. I live in a huge tobacco area...there are PLENTY of unused barns. Thanks for that!
2007-12-31 08:12:39 · update #2
Stina, you know I am a huge advocate for Tails :)
ADD: That is awesome! They have two LARGE rooms with rubber flooring... you will LOVE it there. Everyone is super nice. You can absolutely use the facility when others are not there, you just have to ask the instructor. You can also arrive early for class or stay late to have the area to yourself. When I bring my Newf to agility I always arrive 30 minutes before class and goof around with her.. it is a lot of fun :)
2007-12-31 08:10:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with Dog Obedience clubs in your area.
Many of them have facilities that they will let member (and sometimes others) use for independent (not in a class/on your own) training. Member of a club like that are also a good resource as they may well know where club members go to train and provide varied training enviroments for their dogs.
2007-12-31 08:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by keezy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well around here we have a place that you can take your dogs to swim and play its indoors and a really good workout.
2007-12-31 08:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by tammy43mack 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to hire the local equestrian centres indoor arena in the winter it was big enough for what I wanted and the floor covering was non-slip unlike being in a hall.
If you have anywhere near you where you can do this I found it perfect.
2007-12-31 08:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you got a livery yard near you? maybe ask around see if any farmers or horsey people have any barns not getting used.
2007-12-31 08:11:08 · answer #5 · answered by Karens BCS 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, ask a local kennel club, or you can even rent out larger facilities.
2007-12-31 08:09:04 · answer #6 · answered by galloping.greys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋