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by GK1 on 17 July 2012 - 21:07
Admittedly, I was likely overdoing it with my pup around the 5-6 mos age frame. I think I ran/walked with the pup close to 20 miles in one week, half on pavement. Never seemed to phase him one iota though; he's intense.
We still walk, trail hike or run every day but only once per day and less mileage, and I've incorporated swimming as a primary means for muscle toning and joint strengthening. All running is now done on soft grass. I should say I run, he trots. My dog is crazy to sprint though; he will chase birds back and forth across the park.
Pup is now 9 mos, begs for me throw the ball for him daily, but I've transitioned much of the 'fetching' to the pool, where he gets worn out with much less joint impact. I also tug with a puppy sleeve for overall strengthening as well.
He is very lean and eats only homemade or raw, nothing commercial.
As you can see by the previous posts, there are varying opinions/methods and no hard science. Balance and common sense have a vote.
My two cents is that an overweight, poorly fed, under-exercised and caged restricted pup will lead to far more physical (and psychological) developmental problems in the long run than the pup that gets solid, tiring exercise, good nutrition and positive attention each day.
We still walk, trail hike or run every day but only once per day and less mileage, and I've incorporated swimming as a primary means for muscle toning and joint strengthening. All running is now done on soft grass. I should say I run, he trots. My dog is crazy to sprint though; he will chase birds back and forth across the park.
Pup is now 9 mos, begs for me throw the ball for him daily, but I've transitioned much of the 'fetching' to the pool, where he gets worn out with much less joint impact. I also tug with a puppy sleeve for overall strengthening as well.
He is very lean and eats only homemade or raw, nothing commercial.
As you can see by the previous posts, there are varying opinions/methods and no hard science. Balance and common sense have a vote.
My two cents is that an overweight, poorly fed, under-exercised and caged restricted pup will lead to far more physical (and psychological) developmental problems in the long run than the pup that gets solid, tiring exercise, good nutrition and positive attention each day.
by troopscott on 18 July 2012 - 13:07
Thank you guys for all the responses.
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