e2000e2000e Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I have a 14 month old lab bitch, she is in good shape but I'm not! what are your opinions on taking a working gundog running? Is it a bad idea, could it cause unsteadiness, on or off the lead etc. Thanks for any advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berthaboo Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I take my German short haired pointer with me and she loves it. I just dont like the fact when I get back and I am about dead she is still ready for more this is after 4 - 6 miles of running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Make sure you keep her on grass when you run as she won't have impact absorbing trainers on. Work up distances gradually and watch for overheating. Don't overdo it with her as you could cause joint problems especially as she is still very young. A lot will also depend on if she is a slinky Labrador or a shorter legged heavier set one as to how much she will cope with as in the field they only run in short bursts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scobydog Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 My wife runs with my spaniel and he loves it, tail wagging when she is ready to go and goes out without any hesitation at all, it has not changed the way he goes about his gundog work in the slightest. Maybe I should run as well and lose a bit of weight( then again maybe not). S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 If you're a bit on the large side (as am I!) it's safe to say you won't be off at a blistering pace for 10 miles? Chances are your running pace will be a brisk trot for the dog and a few miles of that will help the dog's fitness in advance of the shooting season. Just be sensible, it's a good way to build fitness in you both. She is still quite young so I wouldn't overdo it until she's over 2, just my gut feeling, and if you get the running bug I wouldn't take her training for your first marathon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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