Thanks for sharing. I'm hoping to get a GSP next spring/summer, and start running with it after it's fully grown. The one reservation I have is that I usually run on pavement/asphalt, and that the impact would be too stressful on the joints for longer distances (10+ miles). What surface do you usually run on?
@@ayadal Hey thanks for your comment. We run on paved pathways a lot, probably 90% of the mileage River does. The key is to wait like you say until they are fully grown and develop. Start slow and gradually build up once your dog is old enough. When they are young work on perfecting the heel and obedience. They are awesome dogs!
@@PatrickGerstner-cm2tq Hey Patrick River is not from a show line. He was from a local breeder here in Alberta Canada where we live. I worked with a trainer named Tyson Hainsworth who taught me a lot. His company is called Cog Squad. 👍🏻
Beautiful looking dog, and he looks very well trained! I’ll be looking for a dog to run/go on hikes with me in about a year, I’ve also looked at Dutch shepherds, and Belgian malinios, did you research these dogs when making your decision?
Thank you! I didn’t look into the Dutch shepherds but I love the Belgian Malinios. The only thing I’ve heard about them is their level of intensity is quite high and they need A lot more work and training then I thought was in my capability. Incredibly smart though and love having a job.
I’m wanting to take my GSP on a half marathon race next year. His longer runs now are at 7-8 miles. He currently is 14 months which means he would be about 16-18 months if we did a half marathon later towards the beginning of 2025. Is that too early as long as I slowly condition him to 13.1 miles?
@@fitnessessentials1 I’m definitely not a vet but that would be pushing the limit in my opinion. If he slowly builds up his mileage it could be possible. I was super patient in getting River out running longer distances as I’ve seen other people hurt their dogs with too much too soon. I would think long term knowing that if you take it slow you will have a running partner for 10+ years.
Ok. Cool. I appreciate it. He’s the absolute best and I don’t want to hurt him. To be honest, the reason I want to do a half with him is to continue to do cool stuff with him. I want him to experience it all. I want the world for him. Thanks for the advice
@@fitnessessentials1 You’re welcome 👍🏻 I’m the same as you. These dogs are the best and make amazing companions. I’ve heard it takes up until they’re 3 years old to fully develop so just be mindful of that. Sounds like he’s off to a great start. Congrats!
Is there any chance you can use an adjective besides "super"? Any would do: "very", "extremely", "amazingly"... there's hundreds of expressive modifiers in the English language.
How do you exercise River on days when you're either not running or doing a really long run? Like you, I expect that this would likely be two days each week in my case when ramping up for a marathon or half. Thanks!
@@geoffb2900 Great question. River loves off leash time without having to work so a simple trip to the park or trails is his favourite. He loves frisbee and just going for walks where he can just chill and not have to “work”. The other key I find for GSP’s is that they like to work so even when they are not working super hard physically if you can get their minds working/thinking that plays them out as well. They are amazing tracking dogs so we will place River, show him an object that he likes and then go hide it in the house or yard. We them tell him to “find it” and he gets to work, brings it back and can do this for as long as we want to.
Thanks for sharing. I'm hoping to get a GSP next spring/summer, and start running with it after it's fully grown. The one reservation I have is that I usually run on pavement/asphalt, and that the impact would be too stressful on the joints for longer distances (10+ miles). What surface do you usually run on?
@@ayadal Hey thanks for your comment. We run on paved pathways a lot, probably 90% of the mileage River does. The key is to wait like you say until they are fully grown and develop. Start slow and gradually build up once your dog is old enough. When they are young work on perfecting the heel and obedience. They are awesome dogs!
What a gorgeous boy ❤❤❤ I am getting one in a week
@@Pi2.718 Thanks and congratulations on the new pup. They are the best breed ever. You will be busy now. 😎👍🏻
I was wondering if River is from a show breed and where did you get your training information from?
@@PatrickGerstner-cm2tq Hey Patrick River is not from a show line. He was from a local breeder here in Alberta Canada where we live. I worked with a trainer named Tyson Hainsworth who taught me a lot. His company is called Cog Squad. 👍🏻
Beautiful looking dog, and he looks very well trained! I’ll be looking for a dog to run/go on hikes with me in about a year, I’ve also looked at Dutch shepherds, and Belgian malinios, did you research these dogs when making your decision?
Thank you! I didn’t look into the Dutch shepherds but I love the Belgian Malinios. The only thing I’ve heard about them is their level of intensity is quite high and they need A lot more work and training then I thought was in my capability. Incredibly smart though and love having a job.
I’m wanting to take my GSP on a half marathon race next year. His longer runs now are at 7-8 miles. He currently is 14 months which means he would be about 16-18 months if we did a half marathon later towards the beginning of 2025. Is that too early as long as I slowly condition him to 13.1 miles?
@@fitnessessentials1 I’m definitely not a vet but that would be pushing the limit in my opinion. If he slowly builds up his mileage it could be possible. I was super patient in getting River out running longer distances as I’ve seen other people hurt their dogs with too much too soon. I would think long term knowing that if you take it slow you will have a running partner for 10+ years.
Ok. Cool. I appreciate it. He’s the absolute best and I don’t want to hurt him. To be honest, the reason I want to do a half with him is to continue to do cool stuff with him. I want him to experience it all. I want the world for him. Thanks for the advice
@@fitnessessentials1 You’re welcome 👍🏻 I’m the same as you. These dogs are the best and make amazing companions. I’ve heard it takes up until they’re 3 years old to fully develop so just be mindful of that. Sounds like he’s off to a great start. Congrats!
He such a bea dog. I wish i had time to get a GSP
@@mikeanderson9613 he is a beauty. Such a great breed but definitely need to keep them working often. 😎
Is there any chance you can use an adjective besides "super"? Any would do: "very", "extremely", "amazingly"... there's hundreds of expressive modifiers in the English language.
Super great feedback. Thanks for trolling……I mean sharing. 🖕🏻
How do you exercise River on days when you're either not running or doing a really long run? Like you, I expect that this would likely be two days each week in my case when ramping up for a marathon or half. Thanks!
@@geoffb2900 Great question. River loves off leash time without having to work so a simple trip to the park or trails is his favourite. He loves frisbee and just going for walks where he can just chill and not have to “work”. The other key I find for GSP’s is that they like to work so even when they are not working super hard physically if you can get their minds working/thinking that plays them out as well. They are amazing tracking dogs so we will place River, show him an object that he likes and then go hide it in the house or yard. We them tell him to “find it” and he gets to work, brings it back and can do this for as long as we want to.