How far walks should 5 months old puppy should go?
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It depends on the kind of dog. I know large breeds you have to be very very careful. I believe it's:
5-8 weeks is 5 minute walks. Every week after that, add one minute.
Other breeds I don't know about. Paige, that's not always true. Puppies can over do it if you have them on a leash! I will look for the article that I read about all of this in
5-8 weeks is 5 minute walks. Every week after that, add one minute.
Other breeds I don't know about. Paige, that's not always true. Puppies can over do it if you have them on a leash! I will look for the article that I read about all of this in
It really depends on the dogs. Layla is the same age as Johnie, but Layla is a Boxer. I'd think a Lab mix like Johnie would have more energy than her. But my dogs go for a walk in the morning, roller blading full speed for about an hour, and then a walk or another roller blade ride that night.
But once we move down to the country, we'll have four Labradors and a Boxer, so they won't be getting walks, but more running, biking along, and chasing tennis balls and deer
It varies from dog to dog, but the minimum should be forty-five minutes a day, preferably a couple walks a day since the dog will regain his or her energy quickly after the walk.
But once we move down to the country, we'll have four Labradors and a Boxer, so they won't be getting walks, but more running, biking along, and chasing tennis balls and deer
It varies from dog to dog, but the minimum should be forty-five minutes a day, preferably a couple walks a day since the dog will regain his or her energy quickly after the walk.
My rule of thumb with puppies is if they drop, I stop. Especially with larger breeds. A puppy will push itself beyond the point of doing joint damage because they want to please you. Watch for signs of tiredness, and either stop and rest for 10-20 minutes when the pup gets tired, or pick it up and carry it until it wants down again.
With your dog it isn't as big as an issue and with a dane puppy, or mastiff, etc. but still be careful. The best exercise for a puppy is play, because they can stop and rest when they need to.
With your dog it isn't as big as an issue and with a dane puppy, or mastiff, etc. but still be careful. The best exercise for a puppy is play, because they can stop and rest when they need to.
I agree with you Romy
When I have a pup I just go on short little walks and rely on exercise/play in the backyard so the pup can plop down when they are getting tired.
When Orson was little the farthest walk we went on was about 1 mile (total round trip) until he was nearly a year old. I think he could have went a lot farther, but I was just using it as lead training and not solely exercise.
When I have a pup I just go on short little walks and rely on exercise/play in the backyard so the pup can plop down when they are getting tired.
When Orson was little the farthest walk we went on was about 1 mile (total round trip) until he was nearly a year old. I think he could have went a lot farther, but I was just using it as lead training and not solely exercise.