How to build muscles in dogs
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Well first he has to start eating, he's not going to build muscle if he's not getting any protein to build it with. But otherwise I've heard using flirt poles and spring poles are helpful, and running freely (on a long leash or in a fenced area off leash) will allow the dog to use more muscles than running on leash would. Running up hill or on sand would probably work the muscles harder.
I don't do anything "special" with my dogs. Just lots of walking, letting them play like idiots, and maybe a little treadmill time here and there.
This is Piper, she's my most muscular dog. A lot of it is genetics, but since she's turned 2 and started on raw, she's really looking good, IMO:
How old is your dog? You don't want to start conditioning til they're at least a year, if not older.
This is Piper, she's my most muscular dog. A lot of it is genetics, but since she's turned 2 and started on raw, she's really looking good, IMO:
How old is your dog? You don't want to start conditioning til they're at least a year, if not older.
How old is your puppy? First of all, don't do any heavy exercises with weights until he's full grown. You can damage his growing body and end up with a permanently crippled dog.
Typically, pit bulls naturally have very good muscle tone. The best way to get them all sleek and muscular is to simply let them be themselves. Give him a lot of room to run and play. Spend some time playing fetch, tug, or let him just run around like mad.
Also, feed him a high-quality food. As a general rule, if you can find it in the grocery store, it's not premium. The best place to find good food is in a feed store or pet store. Some of the easy-to-find good brands include Taste of the Wild, Canidae and Blue Buffalo. And feed your dog the appropriate amount. Don't starve him, and don't overfeed him in the hopes of getting more bulk. He'll grow into it in time. Good luck!
Typically, pit bulls naturally have very good muscle tone. The best way to get them all sleek and muscular is to simply let them be themselves. Give him a lot of room to run and play. Spend some time playing fetch, tug, or let him just run around like mad.
Also, feed him a high-quality food. As a general rule, if you can find it in the grocery store, it's not premium. The best place to find good food is in a feed store or pet store. Some of the easy-to-find good brands include Taste of the Wild, Canidae and Blue Buffalo. And feed your dog the appropriate amount. Don't starve him, and don't overfeed him in the hopes of getting more bulk. He'll grow into it in time. Good luck!
^^^THIS. I think right now you just need to focus on getting him to consistently eat a high-quality food. Bread/chips (carbs in general) are not going to let him build muscle.
If he's young he's probably going to look a little scrawny too. Dogs don't really start bulking up until they're full grown, usually more than a year old.
If he's young he's probably going to look a little scrawny too. Dogs don't really start bulking up until they're full grown, usually more than a year old.
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First, like other people have asked, how old is this puppy? Working a puppy too young can damage his growth plates; If he can't move properly, he can't build muscle tone. Second, I hate to say this, but your APBT will only get as muscular as his genetics are going to allow him to be, and no more, no matter how much or what type of work you put him in.
That said, walking and jogging are only good for keeping your dog lean, and building wind/stamina, unless you're walking with drag weight (using a proper pull harness and doing the actual walking with a collar, NOT using a walking harness). That isn't something I would be doing with a puppy. To build up muscle bulk and tone, you work the neck, jowls and back with a springpole; overall condition, use a carpet mill. Again, absolutely none of these things should be done with a puppy. I would personally wait until your dog is at least 16 months to start light work, and build up from there as he gets older.
Pet-fat dog:
Same dog after a proper regimen of the above:
Insert obligatory "results may vary" disclaimer.
That said, walking and jogging are only good for keeping your dog lean, and building wind/stamina, unless you're walking with drag weight (using a proper pull harness and doing the actual walking with a collar, NOT using a walking harness). That isn't something I would be doing with a puppy. To build up muscle bulk and tone, you work the neck, jowls and back with a springpole; overall condition, use a carpet mill. Again, absolutely none of these things should be done with a puppy. I would personally wait until your dog is at least 16 months to start light work, and build up from there as he gets older.
Pet-fat dog:
Same dog after a proper regimen of the above:
Insert obligatory "results may vary" disclaimer.
Letting a dog run, treadmill work, and of course swimming is also great for a dog's overall fitness.
Your not going to get the "buffness" you want on a puppy that is still growing. It is more important he develop correctly than being "buff"
The buffness will come with age, proper nutrition and and excercise.
Your not going to get the "buffness" you want on a puppy that is still growing. It is more important he develop correctly than being "buff"
The buffness will come with age, proper nutrition and and excercise.