tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860110177277868021.post6682660818538790921..comments2024-03-20T03:53:01.162-07:00Comments on <b>So Fly<br></b>: Do you stretch your dog?K-Koirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01933780350863090595noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860110177277868021.post-37397796885663068792011-07-09T14:44:06.935-07:002011-07-09T14:44:06.935-07:00Before races (or practice), we walk for a few minu...Before races (or practice), we walk for a few minutes, then trot circles like you do, and stretch ups. I also have him bend around to both sides, nose to hip. If I'm concerned about something, I'll stretch him vs him stretching himself, but that's mostly to check the status of things and whether he's willing to stretch.<br /><br />In the ring before the first race, a run-back and then a full run. After the first race, usually just a run back. We tug a LOT immediately before racing and in the ring, mostly to keep him occupied and channel his insanity so he doesn't lunge and scream, but it also works to keep him warmed up.<br /><br />After a race, I take him out and walk him until his panting has slowed/stopped.<br /><br />I have the Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog book as well as Peak Performance. I've referenced the stretching book a few times, but haven't used it much. The Zink book I didn't find particularly useful either. I'd like to get my hands on her jumping book though and also on her Agility Advantage book. (Also: if you ever have the chance to see her speak- she's amazing.)<br /><br />Steve has been to two sports vets and both have encouraged the type of stretching where the dog controls the stretch (active stretching- bows, paws up on something, bending around toward a treat) vs stretching where you physically stretch the dog.Katiehttp://underdogged.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860110177277868021.post-6465213531265088872011-07-07T13:41:57.266-07:002011-07-07T13:41:57.266-07:00I'm always a little hesitant to stretch them a...I'm always a little hesitant to stretch them as I don't really know the point to stop like the owner of the body would know. I do more warm up exercises and massage.Never Say Never Greyhoundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00001070229800933763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860110177277868021.post-9587397796416291982011-07-06T07:07:47.727-07:002011-07-06T07:07:47.727-07:00It's funny, but Bailey always stretches, first...It's funny, but Bailey always stretches, first front, then back. Katy not so much. He also has these strange Yoga poses. I have never seen a dog stretch like he does.Sheltie Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860110177277868021.post-46960583744131491332011-07-05T19:51:25.577-07:002011-07-05T19:51:25.577-07:00I have never stretched my dogs, but stretch my hor...I have never stretched my dogs, but stretch my horse before a ride. I do give doggie massages though! I think my Broo stretches himself when he puts his paws on my chest to stretch :)Boss Mare Eventinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039910692009593158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860110177277868021.post-26710692382689132112011-07-05T13:59:27.814-07:002011-07-05T13:59:27.814-07:00Yes at flyball we always warn up to avoid injuries...Yes at flyball we always warn up to avoid injuries.<br /> <br />On the first race we make sure that the dogs are warmed up prior to going into the ring. We get a two minute warm up which is used to do run backs on the side we are running and at least one full team run to make sure we are on right with the changeover distances etc.<br /><br />Then a warm down afterwards.An English Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538962642970952214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860110177277868021.post-45943984934459801222011-07-05T13:57:59.403-07:002011-07-05T13:57:59.403-07:00Interesting books. I will need to check them out!
...Interesting books. I will need to check them out!<br /><br />Sophie gets really tight in her back legs. She is a pain to stretch because she just doesn't like her back legs being messed with. So we go to the chiropractor every 4-6 weeks which helps. I also try to give her a massage after racing/jumping.<br /><br />Before a race we walk around for a few mins, stretch ups (which usually result in scratches on me), make her bow to stretch out her back. <br /><br />Once in the ring, we do a restrained recall over jumps. First race of the day, she has to have a full run. The rest of the day it depends on if we have time for a full run or not. <br /><br />After a race, we take a walk around to stretch some more before she is re-crated.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01229758010712631659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860110177277868021.post-12432810750636678622011-07-05T12:51:25.128-07:002011-07-05T12:51:25.128-07:00I have an intensive exercise regime....
Up, down,...I have an intensive exercise regime....<br /><br />Up, down, up, down, up, down.....<br /><br /><br />And then the other eyelid.<br /><br />Love and licks, WinnieElaine Pritchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080539206900278289noreply@blogger.com