SeanR

Blueindian

Nice dog looks very athletic!!!

angelbaby

cute dog, I personally would not do hang time comps at 7 months though, Id wait till the dog is more mature before doing anything jumping, hanging ect .

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SeanR

Thanks he is very athletic and eager to please.. why wouldnt you suggest hanging at his age?

angelbaby

I just don't like seeing them with there back legs off the ground like that, they are still growing and it is easy at this age to over do it and tear or sprain muscles, ligaments, ect . Best to keep atleast there back legs on the ground until they are fully mature to avoid any injuries. I know how it is at that age they act like they can go full out but you have to remember they are still growing, An injury this young could effect them for life . to me just worth waiting until they are fully mature before doing things like that , same goes with weight pulling you don't see 7 month old dogs out there with heavy weights competing for that same reason.

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SeanR

i agree with you completely on letting them grow, thats why his training is usually aimed at putting the least amount of stress on his body, the only time i let him hang of the ground completely is at shows. but i understand what you saying, thanks for the input and help, appreciate it.

Titanthepitbull

How do you introduce you pit to the spring pole and at what age?

angelbaby

you can introduce them at any age but I would make sure it is low enough that all 4 paws stay on the ground for atleast the 1st 6-12 months and after that atleast make it so the back legs can touch. Some of my adults prefer it lower still so they are more tugging on it then hanging. Just find whatever toy gets them going and attach it to there, you may have to manipulate it as well , make is bounce, get them interested in it. Mine prefer ropes on theirs while some have better luck with soft toys to start out with or hides. Just find what gets your dog excited. You use the same thing to get them going on flirt poles too, I find with younger dogs it is easier to get them started on a flirt pole first , get them interested in going for that toy.

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Pit bulls are..... Beauty without Vanity, Strength without Insolence, Courage without Ferocity, and all the Virtues of Man, without his Vices.""

SeanR

Tank running on the catmill for the 1st time

Buddy's Master

Nice dog Sean!

SeanR

Thanks, im very lucky to have him

Bosscobb

Wow Tank is looking real good, we absolutely love the area in which he gets to train

KMdogs

I personally start young,, if you want to do spring with all fours off at 7 months you can i would just limit time and be sure its not over any hard surfaces.. I.E concrete..

Know your dog is the important thing, know the limits and how far you can push and when your dog needs a break..

These aren't delicate flowers, you don't have to wait until fully matured to do any sort of exercising you just have to KNOW when to quit for the day, few days, etc.. Experience proves it. Make mistakes, learn from it.

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SeanR

Thanks KM that is some awesome posting and puts a great perspective on things. yeah i find the hardest part is, stopping him when i think he has had enough, because he is so driven it seems like he never wants to stop, but that's where the "knowing your dog" part comes in. and thanks for the input