Spring Poles

**reddoggy** · 01-04-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wheezie

i would be carefull with theta spring pole, he is awfull close to biting the spring, i know from experience, my dog bit thespring and had to have a root canal

Oh yeah, got that comment you left me earlier man. I actually just changed to a new set up... Wood is good, he kept hitting the poles so I set up an arm for him. Gonna switch to a shorter spring and fortunately for me, my kid just put a hole in her bike tire, soI'll be wrapping the spring with the tube. My only issue is the bite surface and what it hangs from.
Anyone wanna discuss the pros and cons of springpoles?

ForPits&Giggles · 01-04-2009, 04:57 PM

I think they are a great work-out for any dog that will use it. You just gotta make sure its dog proofed so thats its safe. I.E. you wrapping the spring and making sure the dog doesnt beat himself up on the poles.

lil bit pit karma · 01-04-2009, 05:01 PM

This thread will be a great tool for me I want to build Karma a spring pole this spring and was not sure how to go about it, and Im thinking when this is all said and I I will have enough information to make a good safe and sold one for her.

**reddoggy** · 01-04-2009, 05:04 PM

Well, I like the work out.... I walk Lugz at night and then work the pole for about half an hour. He knows where the metal is at and stays away from it, but I still worry, thats why you always watch them work it. Anyway, his jaw, neck, and back muscles are getting bigger. I like it a bunch!

ForPits&Giggles · 01-04-2009, 05:04 PM

What are some of the different types of spring poles used out there? As far as how they are made, what is used, and how they end up looking.

**reddoggy** · 01-04-2009, 05:05 PM

As for my other dogs, I work them with the flirt pole. It's easy to make and damn near every dog has the drive for it. It's great to watch them run in cirlces and jump 5 feet in the air.

**reddoggy** · 01-04-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ForPits&Giggles

What are some of the different types of spring poles used out there? As far as how they are made, what is used, and how they end up looking.

I saw a guy who made on that was about 15 feet high, no spring, just a pully. He lured the dog and then hung it at the top and that dog wouldn't let go to save her life, LOL

ForPits&Giggles · 01-04-2009, 05:06 PM

Oh yes!! The flirt pole can be a life saver for high energy pits, you know the ones that can go hours after you cant.

**reddoggy** · 01-04-2009, 05:07 PM

Lemme go get some pics of our new one.... It's raining right now YUCK

ForPits&Giggles · 01-04-2009, 05:08 PM

Another question I have is do people think its better to build the structure/base out of wood or metal?

**reddoggy** · 01-04-2009, 05:15 PM

I say wood because Lugz didn't enjoy hitting the metal so much.

Here's the new one I made two days ago

Planning on getting a shorter spring in a couple of days

ForPits&Giggles · 01-04-2009, 05:20 PM

I prefer that pole much better over the metal one, how close is that to your house? Do you worry about his missing the bite surface and hitting the wall?

**reddoggy** · 01-04-2009, 05:22 PM

It's about 5 feet and no, not really, he jumps straight up for it. I may turn it in the future though. I like it there because it's outta the public eye, stupid AR nut lives around the way from me and always manages to call HS and AC on me over stupid s**t that never holds any water.

ForPits&Giggles · 01-04-2009, 05:23 PM

I understand. How deep do you have the base of it in the ground? Is it cemented(I doubt)?

**reddoggy** · 01-04-2009, 05:26 PM

it's about 14 inches deep and no cement incase I do turn it. If I do though, I'm using cement cause that thing rocks a bit, LOL