Hand walking vs treadmill

I'm curious as to what everyone thinks, is hand walking better or worse? I don't own a mill so I can't judge the diff. How much hand would you do to get ready for a confirmation show?

 

what type of confirmation show?

 

just being a lil funny with you.. here is a thread that made for a good read http://www.game-dog.com/showthread.php?t=56127&page=1&highlight=mill+vs+handwald


if your mentioning ADBA/AADR i wouldnt do any less than a peak of 5miles a day and no more than a peek of 10 miles a day for a conformation show.

there are 3 types of mills all have there perks. everyone has there thing on roadwork, i like it because its a good stress reliever. if this thread doesnt take off for you there are past threads on this subject to look at also.

 

I thank you for your time and input.

 

They are 2 different exercises used for 2 different things. You can win adba with either one

 

I was taught to do both.being there are targeting diffrent areas.

 

IMO you wont be able to bring a dog to any type of show in peak shape unless you have multiple tools at your disposal. i like hand walking, e mill, slat mill, and flirt pole. not in any particular order, that depends on the dog. i also like using weighted collars and vests during certain parts of work. diet is also another important component of peak physical shape. cant get ripped and strong eating mcdonalds, same applies to the dogs.

 

As far as conditioning for a conformation show i would just hand walk, pull weights, and feed properly and that dog can win a blue ribbon but if u take that same dog and same work can he go 1:30 mins in the summer heat? I dont know and wouldnt try it either. So it all comes down to what you are working the dog for.

 

i knew guys that never used a mill. but never knew knew a fella that didnt handwalk.

 

I think if you dont handwalk your dog at all, what the fucks the point of having it? That time walking builds a one on one bond with your dog, even if its just for 5miles, I feel handwalking helps your dog pull out all the stops and dig deep when your competing in whatever venue because you took the time walking and built that bond..
Now I wish I did have a mill for the days when I just dont have time so he would still get worked properly without me having to take hours and do the one on one..

 

Two hours,minimum,

 

how about controlled biking at trot
2/3 the distance in the same time.

 

i just fixed my bike, do both, hand walk and biking, my km counter doesn't work no more, im doing at least 1 h of biking, at his pace

(and i might built a carpet mill for the winter time)

 

if i could only afford a E bike.

 

agree !!! 100%!

 

slim12, i didn't thought about that deeply but you are 100% correct, i will pay more attention to it, thank you for the tip