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Carpet mill conditioning help

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by Magic12, May 4, 2014.

  1. Magic12

    Magic12 Pup

    I was just looking for a little guide on using a carpet mill during conditioning for adba show. Currently we using flirt pole, and using running down frisbee's at 50 to 75 yards. I have just started introducing the carpet mill slowly. Just would like some pointers on do's and dont's using the carpet. Also when to feed and not to. We are feeding orijen 6 fish 2 cups a day once in the morning and once in the evening.
     
    Magic12, May 4, 2014
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  2. Naustroms

    Naustroms CH Dog

    The dog will dictate his work schedule. You will not "burn his kidneys up" let the dog run the cmill till you notice it's performance drop substantially then take him off.
     
    Naustroms, May 4, 2014
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  3. ragedog10

    ragedog10 Top Dog

    How old is the dog? Your feeding a good food and only need to do so once a day what's the current weight on the dog.
     
    ragedog10, May 5, 2014
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  4. Magic12

    Magic12 Pup

    Current weight is 48lbs he is 23 months he is in decent shape just not full condition yet. Carpet mill started using it last week so far so good. Just don't wAnt to hurt the dog. I have a photo of him in the photo section. Thread is just another black dog
     
    Magic12, May 5, 2014
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  5. BLUE8BULL

    BLUE8BULL CH Dog

    ...as naus say's ...an start him off slow,,he get to enjoy useing it...a dog of his age i'd feed once a day.....if.your conditioning the dog to just look good.????..so ya won't have to worry about a-lot of other thing's...wind/weight/etc..make sure ya don't over-do him spec;with the other work your doing....g-luck/...........
     
    BLUE8BULL, May 5, 2014
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  6. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Good advice given, pay attention to the dog and he'll let you know.
     
    treezpitz, May 5, 2014
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  7. TDK

    TDK CH Dog Staff Member

    Try not to be taken in by the oft parroted rhetoric that a slat mill is for wind and a carpet mill is for strength. A mill is a mill and what counts is how precision and easy running or not that it is.

    I've had and used many carpet mills that were very easy turning and if you have one, make sure you know how to keep the juke back slick and clean. I've seen slats that were tough to turn as well.

    Determine things by the mill itself and how it performs. Good luck.
     
    TDK, May 5, 2014
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