building dirve and spees...sort of found this out by accident

[gunny]

I work in aviation. so thinght i took my pup to work and played ball in hangar. the slickest floors. she would go to ge the ball and find that she was not moving very fast. so she would run harder, she made some whines showing fustration. but a fustration that said, I want that ball BAD! when she finally reached the ball it rewarder her hard effort. I onlt threw the ball twicw so i would not fustrate her to bad. but what do you think of this? I was thinking of playing ball on slick surfaces for awhile in hopes when she hits grass. she will not know any better but to run hard.

[gunny]

sorry about my spelling. typing is not one of my passions.

[Sharon]

Many ringers use this concept when using the bungee for increasing speed and intensity for dog's entry.  Also, it can be that occasionally doing bitework on slippery, see through, different textures and unstable surfaces is good.  All things in moderation - including moderation
I am never disappointed by spelling or grammar unless the writer is cruel, unfair, sadistic, and/or unable to hold a logical discussion or has no proof or experiences to back up their claim.

You are ok by me   I like questions and thinking outside the box!

Sharon

[Jeff Oehlsen]

My only caution is health wise. Young joints tendons and bones, with slick floors, all that sliding could cause damage if done too often. Other than that if only done a couple of times, every once in a while at the young age........well why not?

[Christopher_Smith]

My concern is that the dog will bust his teeth out going for the ball on a hard surface. I NEVER throw a ball for my dog on a hard surface.

[ultramal]

Jeff, Chris:

Completely agree with you guys...If you picture the drive I'm picturing in my mind...there is no way I'll take that chance....All you need is facial injuries or a busted cruciate and you might as well say 'good bye' to their working career not to mention the pain caused by it.  It doesn't matter to me if the dog is young or old....I won't do this on a hard or slick surface.

Thanks guys!  (& all the hard driven dogs thank you!)

B