Weights

[bear2b]

I would like to know is there any weights u can use for dog training... id like to get my dogs strength up alot like a weight vest or something or paw weights ect..

[targonrotts]

how old is your dog?
i wouldn't do weights of any kind or jumping until at least 12 months to allow the growth plates to properly grow.
what i did for weight training, was pulling.
a car tire on ropes attached to a weight pull harness, and have dog pull tire to help develop the front and back muscles and built stamina.
carting is also a good exercise.
as to actually put weights on dog, no.
roadworking on field,swimming,treadmill,ball playing,flyball,agility and hurdle training are also other methods i have tried.

[bear2b]

my dog is 3months 2 weeks and i will start training at 1½ i want him to be his full size so i dont strink his growth then get him to a muscular healthy dog can you give me a link of the harness that would be nice also when should i let him start swimming and what can i do with him now?

[Judi W]

The muscle that you see on the mature dogs takes time and comes with maturity, often not until the dog is 3 years old or so. You cannot and should not attempt to force it on. It is a natural product of the dog's genetics built on the dog's frame (skeleton) assisted by conditioning.

Swimming can start at any time. At the age he is now, moderate walks and free play are best for him. Remember, he is not a Pittie.

[Skip]

I think swimming is the best, safest exercise for a young dog. I take my 9 month old pup swimming almost every other day now...

[targonrotts]

he's a baby!
puppy play, swim, puppy obedience and socialization, for now.
like was mentioned earlier...genetics too play part in what he will grow up to be.
swimming is great at any age and most conditions.
enjoy him!he'll be all grown up before you know it.