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Post by zeppeliin Tue Sep 11 2012, 19:55

I was just wondering if anyone knew if exercise should be limited in puppies? i go jogging most days and milo (4months) enjoys coming with me, but im worried about it putting too much pressure on his little joints? thanks for your help jem
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Post by Galadriel Tue Sep 11 2012, 20:19

I think the general rule for forced exercise is 5 minutes per month of age so at 4 months he should be doing no more than 20 minutes and that's walk.

If I were you, I'd probably do no more than 5 mins jogging with him but I'm no expert in this department Smile

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Post by Guest Tue Sep 11 2012, 20:21

Definitely too much!

The general rule for pups is 5 minutes per month of age, per walk. So Milo should only really be getting 20 minutes, 3 times a day. However, that's on lead exercise - you can add a small amount of off lead play to that, but certainly not jogging, you'll damage his growth plates & tendons.

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Post by Guest Tue Sep 11 2012, 20:22

Galadriel wrote:If I were you, I'd probably do no more than 5 mins jogging with him but I'm no expert in this department Smile

I wouldn't actually do any jogging at all with a pup of that age.

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Post by Galadriel Tue Sep 11 2012, 20:31

Caryll wrote:
Galadriel wrote:If I were you, I'd probably do no more than 5 mins jogging with him but I'm no expert in this department Smile

I wouldn't actually do any jogging at all with a pup of that age.

Your probably right and you wouldn't catch me jogging anywhere anyway! Laughing

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Post by Guest Tue Sep 11 2012, 20:42

Galadriel wrote:
Caryll wrote:
Galadriel wrote:If I were you, I'd probably do no more than 5 mins jogging with him but I'm no expert in this department Smile

I wouldn't actually do any jogging at all with a pup of that age.

Your probably right and you wouldn't catch me jogging anywhere anyway! Laughing

I can't remember the last time I even ran for a bus! I dont want to s

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Post by Guest Tue Sep 11 2012, 21:03

You should wait until he is at least a year old and preferably 18 months before jogging with him and than build up slowly.

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Post by zeppeliin Tue Sep 11 2012, 21:44

okay thanks guys for your help
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Post by Galadriel Tue Sep 11 2012, 21:59

Caryll wrote:
Galadriel wrote:
Caryll wrote:
Galadriel wrote:If I were you, I'd probably do no more than 5 mins jogging with him but I'm no expert in this department Smile

I wouldn't actually do any jogging at all with a pup of that age.

Your probably right and you wouldn't catch me jogging anywhere anyway! Laughing

I can't remember the last time I even ran for a bus! I dont want to s

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