just what i do is 3-4 mile on the bike every day jogging the dog although start of last season i pushed to 6 to try get her fitter quicker after the pups she became muscle bond. but with the pup this season 3 to 4 mile a day to start with late july till end of august constant dependein on how she takes it by october she ll be out almost every day mooching at least can of whole baby tomatos in with her food at night an she ll not be stiff the next day