Raefordite 0 #1 March 21, 2003 Meet Little King Tut! Little King for short (he isn't that tall after all). Tut is our drop zone dog. He goes to work every morning and keeps all his dog friends in line - Billy Bob, Gracey, Dusty, Brodie, Otis to mention a few. But being a DZ dog, all the jumpers want to give him "just one!" potato chip or bite of sandwich. Do the math, if 40 jumpers all give him just one chip - the result is one fat dog! Now at 17 lbs. and only 2 years of age, Tut struggled to keep his handsome waistline...until - the treadmill! Tut walks at 3.0 mph at a 10% incline for 5 - 6 minutes. He is new to the treadmill (only a few months) and loves it. What does your dog do to keep himself slim and trim for the lady (or male)dogs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #2 March 21, 2003 nice pics. Yep, I guess your dog's gotta keep himself looking good for the bitches! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #3 March 21, 2003 When you are that - short - a strong figure helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #4 March 21, 2003 How cute! We tried to get our Old English Sheepdog on the treadmill......It scared him too bad! Poor thing, he really needs to walk more! Now funny, is seeing my 2 yr. old grandson walk on it, with his little legs moving so fast. We only put it at a very slow speed, but his legs are so short. Very funny! J --"Some day.....I will fly away". -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpCrazy 0 #5 March 21, 2003 Here is our DZ's cat Archie freeflying to impress the ladies. He uses a 10sq foot eliptical loaded at 1.5:1 and always lands on his feet after a long swoop!www.cool-points.com/archie%20headdown.jpg Flying Hellfish #470 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #6 March 21, 2003 Archie even looks peaceful in the air. cool cat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivaSkyChick 0 #7 March 21, 2003 It's great to hear of a DZ where dogs are part of the family. How does your Raeford address the obvious issues of unaccounted for dog crap, male dogs lifting their legs on rigs or gear bags, and potential chewers?I spend every weekend at the DZ and have to really jump thru hoops to keep Layla out of the off limits area. M --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #8 March 21, 2003 Hey that's pretty cool. BUT.... Can your dog do this ?? This doggie kicks ass!!! http://www.almgren.net/rookie2.wmv (netscape users might have to right click "Save As..." and save it to your disk and play it later.) Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 March 21, 2003 Nope, but here's what my nephew (roommate's dog) can do. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #10 March 21, 2003 The dog owners are very responsible. All crap is policed up by the owners. Dogs are leashed while the owner jumps. But some dogs are just not meant to be at the DZ. Those that continuously bark when left by the owner, bitters, chewers, etc. The first is to teach the dog not to lift a leg or walk on a canopy or container. If a dog does, it is at the mercy of the canopy/container owner and the expense of the dog owner. All we ask is for all jumpers not to feed anyone else's animal, please drive slowly as dogs don't always look, and report any problems so we can police it up promptly! And all dog owners have a "blinky" on each dog after sunset. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #11 March 21, 2003 Quote Nope, but here's what my nephew (roommate's dog) can do. My doggie can do that!! Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #12 March 21, 2003 Quote Quote Nope, but here's what my nephew (roommate's dog) can do. My doggie can do that!! Heck... I can do that -My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #13 March 21, 2003 Quote Heck... I can do that Tongue Oh yeah ?? You want a scooby snack too ?? Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivaSkyChick 0 #14 March 21, 2003 Cool. I think with a good group of people / dogs it can work. Thanks! --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #15 March 21, 2003 Quote The dog owners are very responsible. All crap is policed up by the owners. Dogs are leashed while the owner jumps. But some dogs are just not meant to be at the DZ. Those that continuously bark when left by the owner, bitters, chewers, etc. The first is to teach the dog not to lift a leg or walk on a canopy or container. If a dog does, it is at the mercy of the canopy/container owner and the expense of the dog owner. All we ask is for all jumpers not to feed anyone else's animal, please drive slowly as dogs don't always look, and report any problems so we can police it up promptly! And all dog owners have a "blinky" on each dog after sunset. That is how my 1st DZ was until a few people ruined it for the rest of us. Oh well Fox is at a DZ now where she is the DZ dog, still tied up during the day, only barks when hook swoops her, and gets to run around and play with all the cadets during wind holds and after sunset. As a bonus since she is also a loft dog, she has stay and down to a fine art, cause sometimes she gets to close to the rigs and doesn't realize it, so a quick stay and down will get her to stop before she steps on lines. Normally she just lays on her dog bed and dreams about chasing squirls.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #16 March 21, 2003 Yeah, those were the days Skycat. Poor Skeet. He hates it when I get my rig and leave him here. There are NO Houston DZ's that are ok with dogs. VERY sad. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #17 March 21, 2003 Quote Quote Heck... I can do that Tongue Oh yeah ?? You want a scooby snack too ?? Yes but of course :)My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 March 21, 2003 I don't know if Aggieland is considered a Houston DZ or not. We're sorta north. Eitherway, we are a dog friendly DZ, although there are some guidelines. Stuff like your dog has to be on a leash, it has to behave its self, etc. Real basic stuff like that.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #19 March 21, 2003 I am SO there. Skeet will be thrilled and Rocket will get to have his A license. HooRah ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #20 March 21, 2003 What a hoot! He's a great pooch . . . always greets me with his toy to play when I walk into SkyKat. As for my dogs, one of them does not like exercise at all, and the other chases squirrels in her dreams, muffled barking and all. She's funny to watch. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #21 March 21, 2003 Quote All we ask is for all jumpers not to feed anyone else's animal As a rule, I don't feed dogs people food, even mine. I second the request not to feed our "DZ Dogs" people food. Pleez?!?! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #22 March 21, 2003 Quote As for my dogs, one of them does not like exercise at all, and the other chases squirrels in her dreams, muffled barking and all. She's funny to watch. Yeah my dog does that to.. feet going crazy running while asleep The funny thing is though that I have barely ever seen her run... Hmmm maybe there nightmares!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 March 21, 2003 My nephew dog snores, bad. He competes with me when I'm sleeping on the couch. Atleast the roommates think that its really funny if we're both sleeping in the living room... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #24 March 22, 2003 King Tut was named appropriately. No leash for him. If not begging for food or playing with a pal, he is usually asleep in the back half of the manifestor chair in the manifest or claiming his own chair to sleep in at SKY KAT. Part of the interview process with all manifestor's is to make sure they are dog acceptable and will either reprimand or share their seat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
