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Walking the puppy!

Posted : 7/26/2006 1:11:09 PM

My usual walk with Duke is about an hour in the morning and 1 hour at night, (give or take some days). So far I have only been taking Daisy on short little walks and she hasn't come on one of our big walks. I am wondering, do you think that she may still be too young for a 1 hour walk? She is 14 weeks today and she weighs about 5 lbs. She gets the last of all of her shots early next week.

I would love for her to be able to come with us, I think that it would be really good for her. Plus Duke would have a blast if she were there with us.

tiffy

Posted : 7/26/2006 1:18:49 PM

I think that at 14 weeks, an hour long walk would be to much.IMHO. I'm sure someone else will be along to give better advice.

mudpuppy

Posted : 7/26/2006 2:29:47 PM

this is walking on leash? puppies really shouldn't be "forced" to maintain a particular gait/speed, such as a walk or a trot, for long periods of time. Can damage their joints. If you can put the puppy on a long line or safely let him off-leash, so he can move at his own chosen speed(s), you could try a half an hour, and then gradually move up to an hour.

Caprice Christian

Posted : 7/26/2006 2:38:25 PM

Thank you for the replies.

Mudpuppy, I think that is what I will try. I was thinking about trying her on leash, but I will just keep that for when we are walking just the two of us so we can go nice and slow. I can carry her too for most of the walk, (she is so lite), and then during our safe spots she can run beside us.