tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post4130464639793921389..comments2023-06-18T08:05:52.392-08:00Comments on The SP Kennel Dog Log: Dogs on the TreadmillSP Kennel - KAZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09559566816719304554noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-69461872435275042932010-10-06T21:00:33.412-08:002010-10-06T21:00:33.412-08:00Hope to hear more about Dr. Mike's research as...Hope to hear more about Dr. Mike's research as the year goes on. Looking forward to talking sled dogs with him next week at our DockDog NationalsLibby the Labnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-59178939680782036702010-10-06T12:09:37.965-08:002010-10-06T12:09:37.965-08:00We first have to get the dogs comfortable with the...We first have to get the dogs comfortable with the "concept" of running on a treadmill. So we invite them up there, usually two at a time, since they are accustomed to being in pairs. We sit there, talk, pet them and then we will harness them and put them in a familiar "team setup" - running side by side. We always use the same commands as we do when training. <br />We start the rookie dogs slow, perhaps 3 or 4 mph, BUT they nearly always pull too hard, so we increase the speed to 6 or 7 to lessen that. The dogs try to keep their tug line tight - it's their "job", so when we increase speed and ask them "Okay? Up there!", they assume they are on a team and simply speed up.<br />This primary test has Hummer running at 7.5 mph for 25 minutes. In comparison, our training runs at SP Kennel are between 7 - 8 mph for 11 miles.<br />Most dogs were natural. Those that were not, never got comfortable with the apparatus itself. It was obvious when HAPPY put the brakes on from moment one, that she would not be a future Treadmill star. Ah, well.... we all have our issues.Aliy Zirklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390468864086299889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-65633859692171237562010-10-05T18:58:58.722-08:002010-10-05T18:58:58.722-08:00Awesome! I really enjoyed getting to talk with Mi...Awesome! I really enjoyed getting to talk with Mike about his research at the sign up picnic. Thank you SP Kennel for helping with the research. <br /><br />Sometime I would be interested in hearing about how his research has impacted your kennel practices or training routines!Dustyllrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-91080940468713940862010-10-04T13:59:01.533-08:002010-10-04T13:59:01.533-08:00What mechanism regulates the speed to the dog'...What mechanism regulates the speed to the dog's pace? How long did he stay at 7.5? Did he increase speed as he got more comfortable or maintain the 7.5 steadily?<br /><br />LindaWriting and Life : Tothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531776290882985366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-14555863836454049782010-10-03T21:56:18.901-08:002010-10-03T21:56:18.901-08:00This research project is "Muscle adaptations ...This research project is "Muscle adaptations permitting fatigue-resistant exercise".... in other words, how can sled dogs do what they do? <br />How can they physiologically run a 100 miles a day, day after day, and show no severe signs of physical debilitation. This year, they are looking at how their muscles are working at a cellular level. After the treadmill exercise some of the dogs have a minor muscle biopsy. This is the same biopsy that people receive when doctors examine their livers or kidneys. The following year of the study we will have the dogs running with a mask on so that they can measure their Oxygen consumption.Aliy Zirklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15390468864086299889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023068524242748614.post-2810857961992020982010-10-03T21:15:30.988-08:002010-10-03T21:15:30.988-08:00That's really neat! What specifically are the ...That's really neat! What specifically are the studies looking at? I know your dogs participated in a study on stomach ulcers a while ago....https://www.blogger.com/profile/01221447204187448632noreply@blogger.com