Springpoles

Does anyone use a springpole? I have never had one for Jade - is she too old for it now? Shes around 5-6 years old.xx

Shes not to old, I'd love one for Roxy, wher can you get them?

i dont use one for akasha or oakley but am going to start this summer when my garden stops being a mud bath

Seen them on ebay recently for around £50. Was thinking of one myself

i have one, and have had one for around 1 year now, but dont ask me what i think of it, as my partner aint got round to putting it up yet (twat) lol

Most people make them themselves. If your dog is older or not accustomed to the 'pole, start off with it low enough that the can have all four feet on the ground with the lure in their mouth. As they get better with it and fitter, you can raise it if you so desire. A good dog should be able to work a 6 foot spring pole. Great dogs can usually do 7 or 8 foot poles, though few dogs you find these days are great.

Edit: If your dog isn't interested in a springpole or flirtpole, don't try to force the issue. Find something they do enjoy and chalk it up to experience that you have learned something new about your dog.

You can make them yourself cheaply. I woulden't say shes old for it if you know someone who has one try it out.

yea i have just got mine one of ebay you get every thing you need if you would like the link to the ebay shop let me no

I would love the link please x

hiya the link is http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mega-Pet-City it is on the 1st page about half way down

I ordered a boomer ball of these AGES ago and I'm still waiting!!!!
He keeps threatening to send me a new one but still no sign! :roll:

ive always got every thing ive ordered from them .i would report him to ebay i know it dont help you out there should be something in place to make sure that every sale is completed as ive had it my self seller not sending item out . there is otherr ppl selling them on ebay but they just looked home made

I made a nice one for Kane but do you think he will even look at it....NOT! Even with his fave toy clipped onto it, he won't even look at it, looks away and heads for the house. All that work :roll:

I recently saw a person post pictures of there dogs on there springpole they used a line of rope across the garden and attached a toy to it thought it was great same principle and costs peanuts. I woulden't buy one for £50 when you can make one for a couple of quid.

My hubby made one for my girls, it is a bracket attached to the shed wall (hanging basket bracket), attached to that is a bungee rope and we just attached their raggy to it. Tia absolutely loves it!

take a look at this site it shows you how to do it
http://www.ghostlyease.co.uk/Athletic%20Training.htm

good way of keeping them fit

Cheers Kerri - I'll have a nosey!xx

I have heard nothing but negatives about these, a few peoples dogs now have problems with their backs due to landing funny a friend of mine her Stafford has a very bad back and she blames these, so i dont think i'll bother what with Shyna's bad leg

claire wrote:Cheers Kerri - I'll have a nosey!xx

did you find the site of any use claire,
i also have started using a flirt pole its great fun

Diglet the dog should have its hind legs on the floor at all times. You see some people let there dog run up and jump 12 foot and hold on then but there irresponsible. Leave it low enough so it just gets its two legs off the floor.

Hey there,

my dog loves the springpole.... here's a pic of him enjoying it !!!!!






these are ever so easy to put up and the dogs love it... its great for there health to.

Well your dog looks in great condition and he obviously loves it!

I don't have one, but if I had a garden I would defo get Rocco one. Not sure Dixie would bother with it.

You must make sure your 'leave' command is excellent before letting your dog use one. With any toy, they should leave it when intrsucted.

x

Thanks Claire,

he really loves it, i cant keep him off it. its great when he's got allot of energy i'll let him go on that for 30 mins and its knackard. :) he took to it really good as well, the first time i put it up he went on it straight away.... and the rest is history as they say

Nikki_Kev your spot on with your comment, they must leave it when instructed.... thats very important... also if anyone is thinking of putting one of these up.... make sure the dog/bitch keeps there hind legs on the ground. this is very important as the dog could easyly fall and hurt them selfs........