How long is "Too Long" for a walk or a 14 wk old?

Henleys Alpha · 05-17-2010, 10:03 AM

Just wondering how long we should walk him? Sometimes he will lay down on the grass for a minute, then take off full speed again.

I sure wish I could bottle some of that energy!

Doodlesville · 05-17-2010, 10:22 AM

Not to far
over stress of bones and joints until 2yrs old can cause some major issues

**lindamarie** · 05-17-2010, 11:04 AM

I agree with Nancy!
I went through the same thing with Bogart. It seemed like the longest time! I helped get rid of some of his energy in the yard and on the soft grass or snow where the pavement isn't involved.
Play games, throw balls and play fetch!

Doodlesville · 05-17-2010, 11:14 AM

another good thing to do is swimming,, NO stress on bone and joints,
i would recommend waiting until much older though, dont want him to drown

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a 14wks old pup should not i repeat NOT do too much to soon
training classes should be the main concern at this age

**lindamarie** · 05-18-2010, 02:20 PM

oH YES!! SWIMMING!!
I can't wait to get back Up North and on the beaches of Lake Michigan!!
Bogart loves it and it's great exercise for ALL of us!

arje06 · 05-31-2010, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lindamarie

oH YES!! SWIMMING!!
I can't wait to get back Up North and on the beaches of Lake Michigan!!
Bogart loves it and it's great exercise for ALL of us!

Yeah, you are right. Aside from excitement you feel, it also makes you feel better because going to the beach is relaxing and giving you a great kind of exercise. You can also walk to the sea shore and it was good to refresh your mind. Your pet also loves walking here I believe.

deepnite10 · 05-31-2010, 01:13 PM

no long walks..we got Toby at 14wks..i just started with short walk around the corner and back 3 times a day..after
a week it was more like around the block..then eventually half mile and now 1 mile walks 3 time s a day..

05-17-2010, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Henleys Alpha Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 14	How long is "Too Long" for a walk or a 14 wk old? Just wondering how long we should walk him? Sometimes he will lay down on the grass for a minute, then take off full speed again. I sure wish I could bottle some of that energy!

05-17-2010, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Doodlesville Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina/Virginia Posts: 2,740	Re: How long is "Too Long" for a walk or a 14 wk old? Not to far over stress of bones and joints until 2yrs old can cause some major issues

05-17-2010, 11:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: How long is "Too Long" for a walk or a 14 wk old? I agree with Nancy! I went through the same thing with Bogart. It seemed like the longest time! I helped get rid of some of his energy in the yard and on the soft grass or snow where the pavement isn't involved. Play games, throw balls and play fetch! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

05-17-2010, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Doodlesville Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Carolina/Virginia Posts: 2,740	Re: How long is "Too Long" for a walk or a 14 wk old? another good thing to do is swimming,, NO stress on bone and joints, i would recommend waiting until much older though, dont want him to drown ) a 14wks old pup should not i repeat NOT do too much to soon training classes should be the main concern at this age

05-18-2010, 02:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: How long is "Too Long" for a walk or a 14 wk old? oH YES!! SWIMMING!! I can't wait to get back Up North and on the beaches of Lake Michigan!! Bogart loves it and it's great exercise for ALL of us! __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

05-31-2010, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
deepnite10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,361	Re: How long is "Too Long" for a walk or a 14 wk old? no long walks..we got Toby at 14wks..i just started with short walk around the corner and back 3 times a day..after a week it was more like around the block..then eventually half mile and now 1 mile walks 3 time s a day..

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