It is really good to do both. Swimming tones different muscles that running. Being low impact, it helps the dog learn HOW to move their legs properly. I have had puppies at time that just could not seem to get it together on the ground, but learned their footing in the pool. Also, it is a great way for a dog with Pano to exercise without impact and pain. Running put a firmer finish on the dog. In this heat, run a little, swim a lot! Mary At 09:55 PM 7/15/2010, InquestGSD@xxxxxxx wrote: >For those who have tried different training methods, whats your experience >with running vs swimming? > >With the heat index staying so high, I am sure enjoying swimming with the >dogs far more than running them.....and the tanning is another plus....LOL > >* Ileana * >Inquest GSD's, Home of : >Sel AM CH & CAN CH Karizma's Cacique of Inquest aka DEXTER >AM CH Kaleef's Allyson V Kenlyn aka ALLYSON >Kaleef's Expensive Date (major pointed) aka JACKIE >Inquest Huckleberry Fun - That Hot Black Dog aka HUCKS >and Bunny, aka Her Majesty, aka THE BOSS > >============================================================================ >POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx > >VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org >NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ >============================================================================ Mary Tripp Mary@xxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.tripphill.com TRIPPHILL KENNELS, H 512-267-2104 Home of Naked Care! www.makitnmetal.com Custom metal art for the dog fancy President GSDC of Austin 25 year member GSDC of America ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. 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@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================