>I thought the list could use some new topics <g> so let's hear from those of >you who roadwork your dogs before the national. How far and how often? I've >heard some say it bulks up and restricts the front and others say it helps the >dog use themselves better. What say you?? >Thanks! >Melissa *Joan Ford told me a LONG time ago that two miles a day at a >steady, controlled pace was ideal. A slight upward grade is wonderful, if you >can find one. Here in our area there are homes all along the route I once >chose for roadwork. The dogs love it and always start out pulling like crazy, >but soon settle down. Doris Estabrook* > > ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================