Sprint Training Physiology

[EWO]

I am a big fan of the sprint. I do it similar to the way Jack describes. I want him to go all out for as long as he can. When he breaks I watch him til he recovers. When he recovers we go all out again. I am more concerned with the recovery times but over time the length of bursts will get longer and (for me) more importantly the recovery times will shorten. In time the condition of the dog will allow for more sets.
I use the mill as well but I am a bigger fan of sprinting on the ground. I think anytime the dog will go all out with all four legs on the ground it is a plus. Sprinting plays a huge roll in what I do with the dogs. EWO

[evolutionkennels]

I am a big fan of the sprint. I do it similar to the way Jack describes. I want him to go all out for as long as he can. When he breaks I watch him til he recovers. When he recovers we go all out again. I am more concerned with the recovery times but over time the length of bursts will get longer and (for me) more importantly the recovery times will shorten. In time the condition of the dog will allow for more sets.
I use the mill as well but I am a bigger fan of sprinting on the ground. I think anytime the dog will go all out with all four legs on the ground it is a plus. Sprinting plays a huge roll in what I do with the dogs. EWO

Very well said. Adding to that, if your recovery times aren't getting shorter, and your bursts aren't lasting longer... You MAY not be resting your dog enough or underfeeding or both... JUST MAYBE!

[EWO]

Without a doubt. Recognizing when a dog needs to be rested and not worked could very well be the most important lesson to learn when conditioning a dog. EWO