Sera_J
Posted : 3/27/2008 1:10:37 PM
I have an 8.5 month old weim, not a GSP, but very similar.
I agree with those saying brainwork/training is at least as important, if not more so! I spend 30-60 min. a day training, more if the weather is bad and he can't go outside to play. I train him in obedience and tricks. I swear they love learning tricks and showing off for people, it's a great way to focus their energy.
But you need to let this dog off leash to run. is he friendly? Can you take him to a dogpark to run and play? I spend an hour, at least walking him daily. So, were up to about 2 hrs, but that's a minimum. There are days I spend 3 hrs at the dog park, or out hiking, that helps make the 1 hrs walks/runs enough on the other days.
I don't use weighted backpacks, I may use a backpack, but not as a weight/energy burner, but because carrying enough stuff for both of us is heavy for me!
Anyway, training classes, crate training and hiking are the only reason having Logan works :)