How long should we walk?

Rio · #1 14-04-11, 09:39 PM

Hello, now I can take out my 14 week old puppy, how long should her walks be? I don't want to exhaust her but I don't want her to be 'underwalked' either! (is there such a word?)

I must be honest and say there's soooooo much to learn about when you have your first ever puppy! I must say that im a little confused, anxious and happy at the same time! :-/

triskal · #2 14-04-11, 10:11 PM

hi,we`re trying to take Saba for 3 walks-2 on a bad day...so in the morning 10min around the block,early afternoon long one mostly of the lead-we take water for her as we are out for 40min plus time in a car and late in the evening 20min again around the block

and she runs a lot in the garden with little one
I think the rule is 5min for every month of age and not too much on a lead as free running is important for muscle development and not feeding before or after
hope I got it right

we are still learning as well

zetstaff · #3 14-04-11, 10:54 PM

Awwwww bless

I would say no more than 20 mins lead walking, but as much free running on grass as you like x

LOVEGSD · #4 15-04-11, 09:23 AM

I agree with Tracey, free running is great but not too hard on lead walking.

Chrystie22 · #5 15-04-11, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by zetstaff

Awwwww bless

I would say no more than 20 mins lead walking, but as much free running on grass as you like x

Also agree with that 'rule'. We stuck to the 5mn per month of age on lead with Diva when she was a younger pup and as much free running as she wanted, she usually flopped for a rest when she was tired anyway so that was our cue to stop

Oh and remember avoid letting your pup go up/ down stairs too much as it can put a lot of strain on the joints...Good luck and enjoy the walks!