Swim tanks

anyone ever made of used something similar for water conditioning, and does water conditioning work, well enough with walking and Slatmill to justify building one? if one had the space?

 

I don't think you'd need something that big for your dog. I have seen large sized horse troughs one can buy at a co-op that could be used as a swim tank.

As for conditioning IDK what is better than another. I think each has it's pros & cons & each has a different place in a program. However, I have heard nothing but good things about swimming.

I once had a gyp who loved to play fetch. In the hot summer time when it was too warm to do anything else I'd take her out to the river & toss the balls in the river for her to swim out & fetch them & swim back to me & she looked quite fit & trim. Plus, she appreciated being able to cool off in the river!

Blessings ...

 

i don't condition without water work for me it works real good. i just use pools though set the dog up in the deep end & relax in the other. i do think the conditioning would be different in my area because the heat & humidity is really bad. in your area i don't see a need for water work because you ain't about to swim no dog in 20- temperatures at high altitude are ya? JK buck just remember it is real easy to over work your dog in water.

 

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This is a very good point. I know I didn't have to work my gyp long in the river before she was tuckered out. I'd usually have to cut her workout by half when she was in the water. I have found an hour running about usually equals a half an hour in the water, at least with my dogs anyway.

Blessings ...

 

Thanks AGK, and BEN!!

it going to get hot, the new place has paved yard, so a swim tanks going to be used i think, and it's easier than digging out a pond,for the dogs..

and have read about lots that used to use swimming in keeps, but its not something I've done in a keep ever..more for recreation with the dogs than anything, but you do see improvements in there movements and endurance!thought it would be a good work out after a lil mill work too!?

 

LOL everybody gets us mixed up.........

 

woops! sorry! you guys keep it simple and go with 3 letters, i still mess it up lol:o

 

lol.....it's all good Buck, It's not the first time and won't be the last I assure you, we just both make good posts I guess......lol

 

took me months b4 i realized u 2 werent the same person lol
not sure about in a keep but i take my out to a to lakes and play fetch. they get their best exercise chasing ducks lol, they can actually swim faster than ducks, luckily ducks can dive
Fetch is good too

 

Water work outs are great due to the lack of stress on the joints while working out in it, plus most dogs I've had loved the water which in turns makes conditioning easier to do....

 

I knew a place that raised horses and they had a swim pool inside for therapy. I used it for several dogs and it worked great.I never used it more then 30 minutes.

 

Thanks for the tips everyone! you think if you put a dog vest on it would work the same ?
like his one, as long as it had minimal under strapping??so theres no chafing in the underarms like harnesses sometimes do:confused:



more for starting 1yr olds that never seen water before really!

 

Check out the vests made by Premier. They are mesh under the body and Jaeger has no problem dock diving in it.






It zips up the back and has 1 neck strap and 1 torso strap.

 

Thanks! only ones i saw, that seemed any good were...
http://www.mcsports.com/product/ind...979&siteID=q5QZHUbCIj8-PkHcif8HqBsF1L.5BwEeLg



http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?hvarEID=1609763&hvarAID=vantage&cm_ite=Hunting+%3E+ATV%2FUTV+Accessories+%3E+Winches&catalogId=10001&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.basspro.com%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FProductDisplay%3FstoreId%3D10151%26catalogId%3D10001%26langId%3D-1%26partNumber%3D81055%26cm_ven%3DAffiliate%26cm_cat%3DVantage%26cm_pla%3Dfeed%26cm_ite%3DHunting+%3E+ATV%2FUTV+Accessories+%3E+Winches&langId=-1&cm_pla=feed&cm_cat=Vantage&cm_ven=Affiliate&partNumber=81055&storeId=10151


this is the one your using i think!?http://store.kooldawgtees.com/ppextrmfloat.html

 

Yes, that is the one Jaeger uses, that Premier makes.
Also, the vest from Bass Pro is not a PFD. It is basically just a wetsuit for the dog. It protects them from cold water, stickers, underbrush, etc. It does not help keep the dog afloat.

 

Yeah the Camo one was sweet eh! lol,

they come with flotation pieces witch you insert behind the neck in pockets, it said. and also side flotation pieces too, plus it was Camo!:p

just wonder if they might get lazy and just bob here in the center

 

I have some swim tanks plans
use 12ga mild steel that is 48" x 120" and brake it in to "U" shape that is 32 x 48 x 40
Then from a piece of 12ga steel that is 48" x 96" shear and brake two pieces that are 32" x 40 " with 2" lips .
add water hose fitting for easy drain and fill and head and tail slide bar to hold dog .
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thats basically it not much bigger than a standard slatmill

 

IMO i think water work is one of the best overall excercises, it also doesnt put strain on the bones. very good cardio workout.

i also swim my dog in the pool on a regular basis, but in all honesty i found it a lot better to take them to a river and have them swim against a current for the resistance, or if you have a stream/ravine near by where the water goes atleast to his chest & have em run AGAINST the current.
worked really well for my dog!

but for overall fun & excercise im sure a pool will be just fine.

 

had do you add current tho?