sizing dumbbells...

Dainerra · 03-04-2013, 07:22 PM

ok, I know that the length that Singe needs is 2 1/2 inches. But can anyone recommend a bit size (diameter?) After testing a couple different ones at training on Saturday, my instructor said that she would probably try 3" ends for him as well.
With 2" ends, he only wanted to pick it up by the end. She said the bigger end would help curb that.

So, suggestions??

**Andaka** · 03-04-2013, 07:55 PM

I had the same problem with Jag, so I went to the 3" ends. He got much better at picking it up by the bit with the bigger dumbell.

onyx'girl · 03-04-2013, 09:06 PM

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Franksmom · 03-19-2013, 09:11 PM

Frank uses the J&J 12 x 10 size dumbbell, it has 3 inch ends, 2 1/2 bit, and 7/8 diameter on the bit.
He still tries to pick it up by the ends at times. Truthfully I think no matter how wide the ends are if he could get his mouth open that wide he'd try to pick it up that way.

03-04-2013, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dainerra Crowned Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N. Central Arkansas Posts: 5,228	sizing dumbbells... ok, I know that the length that Singe needs is 2 1/2 inches. But can anyone recommend a bit size (diameter?) After testing a couple different ones at training on Saturday, my instructor said that she would probably try 3" ends for him as well. With 2" ends, he only wanted to pick it up by the end. She said the bigger end would help curb that. So, suggestions??

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Andaka "I like Daffy" Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Douglas, IL ( near St. Louis) Posts: 2,920	I had the same problem with Jag, so I went to the 3" ends. He got much better at picking it up by the bit with the bigger dumbell. __________________ Daphne and the Gang at Andaka Where Beauty and Brains Come Together http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/sear...n_shepherd_dog Home of Ch Natty; Ch Doll; Jag CDX GN RE (ch ptd); Sara RN (ch ptd); and Ch. Fisher (Mr. Evil) At the Bridge: Ch Kahla CD; Ch Keno UD HSAs OA; Ch Kizzy HSAs RE; Ch Tag CD RAE2; Ch Pharra; Bee PT; Ch Red the Dachshund Last edited by Andaka; 03-04-2013 at 07:56 PM. Reason: added pix

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Franksmom Master Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern, Indiana, USA Posts: 943	Frank uses the J&J 12 x 10 size dumbbell, it has 3 inch ends, 2 1/2 bit, and 7/8 diameter on the bit. He still tries to pick it up by the ends at times. Truthfully I think no matter how wide the ends are if he could get his mouth open that wide he'd try to pick it up that way. __________________ Franksmom frank(Rosehall's Duke of Hearts CD, BN, RN) gsd 4/10 indy (Indy Bluestorm CD, GN, RN,CGC) BC 4/06 king bc mix 9/03

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