puppy running

[zippy 2]

my pup goes park and he chases a ball i throw it about 15 times as far as i can prob 40 meters is this to much ?? and then walk about 15 mins ?? hes 5 months old beardie cross grey thanks guys

[matt32 44]

my pup goes park and he chases a ball i throw it about 15 times as far as i can prob 40 meters is this to much ?? and then walk about 15 mins ?? hes 5 months old beardie cross grey thanks guys

hi mate new to lurchers myself but reckon you are doing it right i started mine that way a short walk 10 mins let him empty out then throw ball and then another walk half hour forty five mins start of slow and build up better to do too little than too much . my pup is now 8 months and i walk him for 2 to 3 hrs broken down into 3 walks with ball throwing etc mixed in do it one day then leave it and slowly build up atb with youre pup matt32

[smiffyuk2003 5]

i have 2 lurchers both just over 4 month old, i take them out 3 times a day 1 big walk, were out about 45 mins they run about and fetch and basically tire them selves out, then 2 light walks 10 - 15 mins a time, mine live in my cellar and this also prevents them shitting everywhere aswell as getting them out for good exercise.

 

i think what i do is fine, they thrive off it. love chasing the ball and sprinting about..

 

think you'll be fine with that,

[newnews 0]

my pup goes park and he chases a ball i throw it about 15 times as far as i can prob 40 meters is this to much ?? and then walk about 15 mins ?? hes 5 months old beardie cross grey thanks guys

3 to 5 miles steady pace every 2 days behind the motor as soon as .

[dytkos 17,899]

Just keep increasing it steadily. My Patt pup was happy to do 8 miles behind the MTB at 5 months at a steady 8mph. Cheers, D.

[marky b 309]

keep close eye on him and he should be fine

[Hob&Jill 258]

my pup goes park and he chases a ball i throw it about 15 times as far as i can prob 40 meters is this to much ?? and then walk about 15 mins ?? hes 5 months old beardie cross grey thanks guys

3 to 5 miles steady pace every 2 days behind the motor as soon as .

 

You having a laugh? 3 - 5 miles behind a car with a 5 month old pup? great way to f**k its joints and feet up thats about all you would gain from it.

[watchman 256]

my pup goes park and he chases a ball i throw it about 15 times as far as i can prob 40 meters is this to much ?? and then walk about 15 mins ?? hes 5 months old beardie cross grey thanks guys

hi mate,i got a 4 month old 3/4 grey 1/4 collie,even when she 5 month old mate i would not expect her to be running behind a motor at all,i walk the adult dogs at least 4 miles if not going out lamping that night,the pup tags along and has no problem keeping up,she will have her little running bursts along the way,and thats all i would expect of a dog this young

Edited January 27, 2010 by watchman

[Hannah4181 260]

my pup goes park and he chases a ball i throw it about 15 times as far as i can prob 40 meters is this to much ?? and then walk about 15 mins ?? hes 5 months old beardie cross grey thanks guys

3 to 5 miles steady pace every 2 days behind the motor as soon as .

 

You having a laugh? 3 - 5 miles behind a car with a 5 month old pup? great way to f**k its joints and feet up thats about all you would gain from it.

 

 

I'll second that, running a puppy behind a car will see it crippled before it reaches maturity. :wallbash:

 

At 5 months a puppy needs to be out and about learning, it doesn't need fitness. What your doing Zippy sounds fine, socialisation, recall and retrieve training is way more important than fitness at that age, its how a puppy learns to grow into a well balanced and steady dog. Plus with the beardy in there at this age using its brain and getting mental stimulation would be far more effective that running it to death.

[killa-combo 142]

daft running it off the car mate way to young, and dont realy like runnin off the car but ive not tryed it so carnt diss it.. ive a 6 month pup and carnt tire him out i walked him for 2 hours yesterday and he still wasnt tired after runing around the whole time with my other lurcher,,, i also take them for 15mins on the lead at night.. i do this every day but walk a diferent place each time as i get bored of the same route and like to have a ratch about for places to lamp

[chriselvis5 0]

Hell let you know when hes had enough :lazy: i bought a throwing stick to get the ball even further away, he loved the chase.........

[Top Lamper 2k10 169]

she knows the score

[wirral countryman 2,110]

she knows the score

don't be tempted to run your puppy to much,walk it everywhere you go and generally socialise it,it is more important to get your pup around farm stock and obedient.I have ran lurchers for over 30yrs and have never ran a dog behind a car,sounds dangerous to me and also lazy,a bicycle on hard ground is a good way to get a dog fit but only when it is a lot older,most puppy's carry a natural fitness till they finish growing,moderate exercise till mature or you will bend its back legs out of shape and ruin its heart and lungs,remember each dog is different depending on its size,the bigger the dog, the longer it will take to mature.

[Ginny Spinner 455]

just walk them they will soon get sick of running about like headless chickens, one thing i will say is i definetly wouldn't be throwing the tennis ball that far and amount of times for a pup, theres a good chance you will sicken the pup, and could ruin its chances of retreiving when older. I would just recomend 3 or 4 under arms throws for it, this will keep it intrested.

[FightTheBan 1,147]

Too little is better than too much at this age. Mine dont get out the garden untill about 5 months. Then gradually increace the walking but untill they are about 6/7 months i wouldnt emphasis on running them much at all. Permenant joint damage from over execrcise can show later in life.

Take it easy bud. FTB