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Endurance (Test)
The club conducts one Endurance Trial each year, taking the dog and
handler over a 20km course. Handlers typically ride push
bikes.
A copy of the rules relating to the Endurance
test can be obtained by clicking here.
ENDURANCE TRIAL 2008
If you are consider entering a dog in the Endurance Trial to be held 21/9/2008 you should be
- starting preparations of equipment and training soon.
- See below for some hints
- See links on right to download a good preparation guide.
- Be aware that a vet certificate is required to be completed within 14 days of the trial ( download the certificate )
Importance of Training and tips
- This
test should
not be taken lightly as it is intended to put the dog under some degree
of physical strain (but NOT physical stress).
- It
is important
that adequate training is understaken building up your dogs fitness,
and to ensure that your dogs feet are toughened to cope with the
extended period of running.
- Training
sessions
should be built up over time to achieve around 8 kilometres.
It
would not generally be recommended to ever train your dog over the full
distance of the test.
- Do
not train
every day. Your dog will need breaks in the training schedule
to
recover and assist in fitness development. Your
dog's feet
also need the break to harden. You will notice that your
dog's
pads will go through phases becoming rough followed by developed pads
which are quite smooth.
- Dog's
pads should
be checked before during and after training sessions for any signs of
excessive wear or splitting. See you vet if necessary but do
not
train while there is damage to the pads.
- Water
during and
immediately after a training session should be monitored carefully.
Don't allow your dog to take on excessive amounts of water.
They will most likely bring it back up and can cause some
problems. After an hour or so after training you dog can
resume
normal watering habits
- The
rider must
also gain a reasonable competence on a bike, as it is necessary to
adapt your riding to the changing performance of your dog.
- The
average speed
of the test is 10 kilometres per hour although typically the riding
speed is around 12-13 kilometres per hour to allow for incidents and
toilet stops for your dog.
- It
would be
recommended to have a bike (eg mountain bike or similar) which has at
least 5 gears to assist with the changing needs of the ride as it is
conducted on grass, gravel and bitumen.
- It
is a good idea
to have some training sessions with other riders with dogs to
ensure your dog is happy to have dogs behind and in front.
Please make contact with the club if you are interested in training.
Click here
for contact details
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Trial Date
2008
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Tasmanian Dog Training Club |
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