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Running with your dog
We recently adopted a puppy and I hAve started taking him for runs. He's 4 mo old lab and almost 28 lbs. I love running with him and want to teach him to run with me. I may be posting in the wrong place, but do you think he is old enough? t's just a couple of miles a few times a week and not fast by any means. If we walk, we walk. But I'm wondering if he's too young or if I need to up his food intake/ do anything special. Thought?
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Re: Running with your dog
Congrats on your new addition! I know your heart is in the right place (& simply for your sanity!! A tired dog is a happy, non-destructive dog!) But I believe word on the street is that you shouldn't run w/your dog till its atleast a year old. Im pretty sure running for exercise (as opposed to them just running in the yard/playing...etc) can maybe cause damage to their joints at this early stage in their life.
I think its great that you want to start running w/him, & teaching him how to run/walk w/you, but for now, I'd just walk him.
You could ask this on the Pets board too, Im on there too....I know some people can give the board a bad wrap, but the way you are wording your question prolly won't get you any flames
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Labs are larger breed dogs, and really should be "made" to run until about 2- when their bones are fully formed. At 4 months, he will probably get tired from 20 minutes of chasing birds and balls in your yard, or a brisk walk around the block. I did run with mine before they turned 2, but I stopped every time they wanted to stop, and if they were slowing down at all, we walked. We didn't do any long distances (over 2 miles) until they were 2. Get him comfortable on the leash- including good leash manners!- now, and running with him will be soooo much easier when he's bigger.
Another fun way to let him run and get worn out in the summer is it to spray a hose around the yard in a big circle, or turn the sprinklers on, and you will see how long he can hold out before he is just pooped
Have fun!
Your goldens are adorable. I read an article and it seems he is too young. I don't know why it did not cross my mind until after the fact. Glad I asked.
Your puppy is adorable, by the way. Love puppy snuggles!
I didn't run with ours until they were closer to two years old. Four months is definitely too young - your vet should be able to let you know when you can begin running with him.
I run with my dogs six mornings a week. Having them as running partners is great!
In order to prevent future health problems (hip dysplasia to name one) you shouldn't run with him until he is a year old. We have a 11month old lab puppy and I can't wait until she is old enough to run with. I know how frustrating the puppy energy can be. Any toy where he has to work for his food will help with the energy too.
Cute puppy btw!