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.
@@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. 👍🏻
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.
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. 😎👍🏻
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 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. 👍🏻
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. 😎
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.
Super great feedback. Thanks for trolling……I mean sharing. 🖕🏻