Sarah Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Do you use a backpack with your sibe? Have read different things but can't make my mind up on whether getting one would be a good idea??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I think every Siberian should have some kind of "job". Bo used to have a little pouch and would carry my water bottle on walks. Now that he can't really take those long walks (arthritis) he doesn't have a job, per say, but he still enjoys having it on, even if it's empty and we're not going far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 its a great idea.... i use one on Tikaani ... i walk on short leads till in fields... but hey why should i carry the flexi leads .. when Tikaani can... i doesnt seem to bother her if anything she seems to love it... it helps build them up.. if not with weight in there at least your dog can carry your phone , car keys, or even emergency first aid kit ..etc... leaving your hands free.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 you'll have to put some pics on here of your girl wearing one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakora Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Sakora loves her pack I put a little bit of weight in it she carrys 4kg of weight and she loves it! I also noticed that it has calmed her down a little to while were walking, Gives her more of a work out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I would only use one once the dog is old enough - once they have matured at around 12 months so I know I'm not putting extra pressure on their joints as they're growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 I sometimes use a backpack for a better workout ,Kira with hers on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Kimba's only 9 months at the moment so could i use it with nothing in for no so he gets used it it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules dief taz tor Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 dief and taz both have one, they only carry treats ,poo bags ,and there leads in them at the minute, but they have no problems with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Kimba's only 9 months at the moment so could i use it with nothing in for no so he gets used it it? I would be careful doing too much exercise with any larger breed under the age of 12 months. Here in Australia you cannot put a Sibe to a sled that is under 12 months because they don't want you to over exercise any dog that has joints that are still developing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 No, i understand that, what i was asking was could he carry the backpack empty or is it too heave? Come to think of it - how much do they weigh with nothing in them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 No, i understand that, what i was asking was could he carry the backpack empty or is it too heave? Come to think of it - how much do they weigh with nothing in them? On its own I am sure the back pack would be ok, it would depend how far you intend to walk him with it (IMO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Not sure how far I go but am out for about 50 mins with him every morning and then more at weekend so could use it in the morning during the week but not at weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 What reason do you want to use the backpack? To build muscle or tire him out more etc? I would be inclined to think an hour a day walking is more than enough for a nine month old, I don't think the empty back pack would tire him out or make too much of a difference for him. If you do want to use it I would also work him up to it, by letting him wear it around the house and then walking him with it on in small increments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 What reason do you want to use the backpack? To build muscle or tire him out more etc? I would be inclined to think an hour a day walking is more than enough for a nine month old, I don't think the empty back pack would tire him out or make too much of a difference for him. If you do want to use it I would also work him up to it, by letting him wear it around the house and then walking him with it on in small increments. mainly to allow him to have a purpose and if it can tire him out all the better lol. Tired well excercised dog is a happy dog lol 2 hours a day wouldn't tire him out he seems to have an endless supply of energy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 mainly to allow him to have a purpose and if it can tire him out all the better lol. Tired well excercised dog is a happy dog lol 2 hours a day wouldn't tire him out he seems to have an endless supply of energy lol Oh I know what it's like with the endless supply of energy and stuff! I am just very, very careful when it comes to larger breeds and growing joints, especially Sibes as they are prone to HD and ligament damage. It was terrible waiting for my beagle to be old enough to walk further distances, but it pays to be careful when they are still growing. You don't want to do damage that can affect them for the next ten years or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 To be honest I haven't really heard much about these. Usually Gizmo may find a stick whilst we are on our walk and I will let him carry that if he want too and he does walk a little calmer on the lead (as in pulling). This may sound like a silly question but are the backpacks well ventilated? Im thinking about when we get warmer weather as Gizmo isn't fond of heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Not a silly question, as with any exercise I only backpack in the winter ,once the warmer weather comes in I dont even use my bike or scooter unless very early in the morning ,Kira tends to overheat very easily . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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