How much exercise for a pup

[stroller 341]

dont worry about conditioning untill she is over 18 months, you can start increasing her exercise at 10 months but she is a baby until 12 months

 

exercise her brain and get the early training in. too many people damage their dogs by doing too much physical work at a young age.

 

have fun with your pup

[tia.kins 56]

Some steady advice so far. Personally, I would forget about strength and conditioning for a year...... Which probably means you can think about ready for sept 2012!

 

Just concentrate on getting plenty of good food in the pup and keeping it stimulated with some gentle exercise, and training..... Which in itself is exercise.

 

I'd also aim to keep a good covering on weight on her until she is a year or has stopped growing. I don't like seeing ribs and pins on pups, it's not needed, especially on collie types that can be heavy anyway.

 

Come the season, ferreting, mouchig and a few runs on the beam will be fine, but break them into to it slowly. Give he youngster too much that they can't handle, and with particularly the collies, you can find they will yap in frustration.

 

That's my advice. I think your doing the right thing by asking and don't look to be over exercising, just keep it steady, no rush.

 

Enjoy the summer with the pup!

[3 Turns 326]

3 turns, thanks she is a confident pup vary happy with her , how's yours doing ?

 

 

Borderscot, yea she fine now fit and healthy , keep us up dated on the pup mate, there was a litter half x's hadn't long been born when I was there

 

 

Rob190, yea I now what you mean some days are different she norm don't go full pelt for 2 long when we out , spends most her time dangling from my airdale's face latched onto her beard lol

 

 

Scalesandtails, yea that's pretty much what I've been doing so far 30 mins morn and night

 

ALRIGHT CHILLY.

PUP,S COMING ON GREAT.

FEEDS WELL,

TIP TO TAIL 44IN

18/19IN TO THE SHOULDER.

INTELIGENT WEE BITCH.

CARRIES EVERYTHING FROM COKE TIN,S TO FEATHERS.

RECALL,S WELL. RETRIVING TENNIS BALL,S MOST OF THE TIME.

ON TRACK SO FAR,FINGERS CROSSED

[chilly 59]

Tia. kins thanks for the advice mate, im vary happy with her she has a lovely nature and intelligent, she eating vary well and is slowly gaining some wait, her dam was a quite finely built grey so not expecting her to be a thick set dog at all , but there deft no shortage of food going in her bowl lol

 

3turns, all going well then sounds good get some pics up for us mate,

 

I made a rabbit retrieve dummy for her yesterday to replace her teddy bear she has been retrieving so far lol ,

Is it ok to have them retrieving balls? I thought that some think it can be bad getting them attached to Balls cos my pup does seen to chase a ball better think cos she got to catch it lol

[3 Turns 326]

Tia. kins thanks for the advice mate, im vary happy with her she has a lovely nature and intelligent, she eating vary well and is slowly gaining some wait, her dam was a quite finely built grey so not expecting her to be a thick set dog at all , but there deft no shortage of food going in her bowl lol

 

3turns, all going well then sounds good get some pics up for us mate,

 

I made a rabbit retrieve dummy for her yesterday to replace her teddy bear she has been retrieving so far lol ,

Is it ok to have them retrieving balls? I thought that some think it can be bad getting them attached to Balls cos my pup does seen to chase a ball better think cos she got to catch it lol

 

TENNIS BALLS ARE FINE WHEN THEYRE PUPS .

KEEPS THEYRE CONCENTRATION LONGER.

I START USING RABBIT DUMMIES AROUND 6MTHS BUT NOTHING WRONG WITH A PUP PLAYING WITH A DUMMIE

AT ANY AGE,GET SOME PICS UP SOON

[scalesntails 118]

Tia. kins thanks for the advice mate, im vary happy with her she has a lovely nature and intelligent, she eating vary well and is slowly gaining some wait, her dam was a quite finely built grey so not expecting her to be a thick set dog at all , but there deft no shortage of food going in her bowl lol

 

3turns, all going well then sounds good get some pics up for us mate,

 

I made a rabbit retrieve dummy for her yesterday to replace her teddy bear she has been retrieving so far lol ,

Is it ok to have them retrieving balls? I thought that some think it can be bad getting them attached to Balls cos my pup does seen to chase a ball better think cos she got to catch it lol

 

TENNIS BALLS ARE FINE WHEN THEYRE PUPS .

KEEPS THEYRE CONCENTRATION LONGER.

I START USING RABBIT DUMMIES AROUND 6MTHS BUT NOTHING WRONG WITH A PUP PLAYING WITH A DUMMIE

AT ANY AGE,GET SOME PICS UP SOON

 

Tennis balls work well. A guy I know gave me tennis ball with a hole through it and a loop of rope tied through the hole with a strip of rabbit fur tied to that. It worked really well for the 3 minutes that the ball lasted. :laugh:

 

While on the subject can anyone recommend any decent chew toys that last more than 5 mins?

[3 Turns 326]

Tia. kins thanks for the advice mate, im vary happy with her she has a lovely nature and intelligent, she eating vary well and is slowly gaining some wait, her dam was a quite finely built grey so not expecting her to be a thick set dog at all , but there deft no shortage of food going in her bowl lol

 

3turns, all going well then sounds good get some pics up for us mate,

 

I made a rabbit retrieve dummy for her yesterday to replace her teddy bear she has been retrieving so far lol ,

Is it ok to have them retrieving balls? I thought that some think it can be bad getting them attached to Balls cos my pup does seen to chase a ball better think cos she got to catch it lol

 

TENNIS BALLS ARE FINE WHEN THEYRE PUPS .

KEEPS THEYRE CONCENTRATION LONGER.

I START USING RABBIT DUMMIES AROUND 6MTHS BUT NOTHING WRONG WITH A PUP PLAYING WITH A DUMMIE

AT ANY AGE,GET SOME PICS UP SOON

 

Tennis balls work well. A guy I know gave me tennis ball with a hole through it and a loop of rope tied through the hole with a strip of rabbit fur tied to that. It worked really well for the 3 minutes that the ball lasted. :laugh:

 

While on the subject can anyone recommend any decent chew toys that last more than 5 mins?

 

 

NOT MANY GOOD ONES ABOUT NOWADAYS.

I GIVE DOGS A BIG ROASTED KNUCKLE OUT PET SHOP .

KEEPS THEM BUZY FOR A FEW HOURS

[tia.kins 56]

I like tennis balls or similar skidded across the deck for letting them get some strike going

[BORDERSCOT 3,816]

Tia. kins thanks for the advice mate, im vary happy with her she has a lovely nature and intelligent, she eating vary well and is slowly gaining some wait, her dam was a quite finely built grey so not expecting her to be a thick set dog at all , but there deft no shortage of food going in her bowl lol

 

3turns, all going well then sounds good get some pics up for us mate,

 

I made a rabbit retrieve dummy for her yesterday to replace her teddy bear she has been retrieving so far lol ,

Is it ok to have them retrieving balls? I thought that some think it can be bad getting them attached to Balls cos my pup does seen to chase a ball better think cos she got to catch it lol

 

I have my pup chasing a ball thrown from one of those - dunno what they're called - plastic arm extension things. I can throw it far and fast and when it hits the ground the puppy gets a chance to practice striking at it - especially good when it bobbles about left or right or upwards!!! Not like other dummies that just thud and stop where they land. Good for his reflexes. Good to have them retrieving a variety of different things, balls, leads, proper dummies with or without fur, rope, my hat, other toys, mobile phone, car keys and dead stuff - fur and feather!!!

[trigger2 3,133]

had my pup 3 weeks now he was 10 weeks old yesterday, i walk him loads it wont hurt them imo. good food exercise and plenty of fresh air can only do you and the pup good.

 

in 7 of his walks i have walked a total of 45.5 miles. he is developing well both mentally and physically as exercise promotes growth hormones. as long as your pup enjoys there self i dont see any problems

 

1st walk 6.7 miles

2nd walk 4.3 miles

3rd walk 2 miles

4th walk 5.4 miles

5th walk 10.5 miles

6th walk 8.3 miles

7th walk 8.3 miles

 

me the pup and the older dog are benifiting from the exercise. the pups doubled in size and weight in 3 weeks.

[BORDERSCOT 3,816]

had my pup 3 weeks now he was 10 weeks old yesterday, i walk him loads it wont hurt them imo. good food exercise and plenty of fresh air can only do you and the pup good.

 

in 7 of his walks i have walked a total of 45.5 miles. he is developing well both mentally and physically as exercise promotes growth hormones. as long as your pup enjoys there self i dont see any problems

 

1st walk 6.7 miles

2nd walk 4.3 miles

3rd walk 2 miles

4th walk 5.4 miles

5th walk 10.5 miles

6th walk 8.3 miles

7th walk 8.3 miles

 

me the pup and the older dog are benifiting from the exercise. the pups doubled in size and weight in 3 weeks.

 

Hey I think those milages are seriously excessive for a 10 week old puppy - "5th walk 10.5 miles". Take care mate I think that's way over the top. I'd be careful with it? Just don't see the point in walking a 10 week old puppy 10 miles plus. In fact I can't see the benefit of walking any f*****g running dog 10 miles a day????

[tia.kins 56]

Is it clear of it's jabs at 10 week? Assuming the first is at 8 weeks, it can't be.......

 

Regardless..... I agree with Borderscot. I would re- think your routine.....do some honest research, as I think you may find your off the mark on this. The pup has hopefully got a long life ahead of itself with you, shame to risk any potential through too much too soon, despite the pup being happy at the minute.

[baw 4,360]

had my pup 3 weeks now he was 10 weeks old yesterday, i walk him loads it wont hurt them imo. good food exercise and plenty of fresh air can only do you and the pup good.

 

in 7 of his walks i have walked a total of 45.5 miles. he is developing well both mentally and physically as exercise promotes growth hormones. as long as your pup enjoys there self i dont see any problems

 

1st walk 6.7 miles

2nd walk 4.3 miles

3rd walk 2 miles

4th walk 5.4 miles

5th walk 10.5 miles

6th walk 8.3 miles

7th walk 8.3 miles

 

me the pup and the older dog are benifiting from the exercise. the pups doubled in size and weight in 3 weeks.

 

f**k OFF

[trigger2 3,133]

had my pup 3 weeks now he was 10 weeks old yesterday, i walk him loads it wont hurt them imo. good food exercise and plenty of fresh air can only do you and the pup good.

 

in 7 of his walks i have walked a total of 45.5 miles. he is developing well both mentally and physically as exercise promotes growth hormones. as long as your pup enjoys there self i dont see any problems

 

1st walk 6.7 miles

2nd walk 4.3 miles

3rd walk 2 miles

4th walk 5.4 miles

5th walk 10.5 miles

6th walk 8.3 miles

7th walk 8.3 miles

 

me the pup and the older dog are benifiting from the exercise. the pups doubled in size and weight in 3 weeks.

 

f**k OFF

its true mate. distance is measured by a gps watch for running, down to 100th of a mile.

[baw 4,360]

had my pup 3 weeks now he was 10 weeks old yesterday, i walk him loads it wont hurt them imo. good food exercise and plenty of fresh air can only do you and the pup good.

 

in 7 of his walks i have walked a total of 45.5 miles. he is developing well both mentally and physically as exercise promotes growth hormones. as long as your pup enjoys there self i dont see any problems

 

1st walk 6.7 miles

2nd walk 4.3 miles

3rd walk 2 miles

4th walk 5.4 miles

5th walk 10.5 miles

6th walk 8.3 miles

7th walk 8.3 miles

 

me the pup and the older dog are benifiting from the exercise. the pups doubled in size and weight in 3 weeks.

 

f**k OFF

its true mate. distance is measured by a gps watch for running, down to 100th of a mile.

 

But why??? A pup needs to waste its energy running, jinking, pulling things, playing, etc, etc, etc, not f*****g walking. Is this all on hard roads? Your doing untold damage IMO