Hi Chuck,
My reply was to the original post, I didn't read yours post till now.
As for nutrition, good carbohydrates are important for maximum power output, especially when a dog is performing over several days, its specialy effective if this nourishment is replenished immediately followed the workout. However, adequate protein is just as crucial in a high-quality performance diet. Dogs have no real stores of protein, if a diet does not contain enough protein, muscle mass will be depleted, increasing the risk of injuries and immune system function can also be impaired. I an sold on protein should comprise 24 to 40 percent of total kilocalories and should come from a highly digestible/ palatable source. Aside helping to speedy recovery, I also find a high protein diet helps bring a dog back up to a good mental state. I have no doubt a good diet, such as Proplan has helped my dogs reach their best genetic potential.
