Exercise for puppy

[old rooster]

I've been told not to over exercise my ESS bitch pup (now coming up for 4 months old) as it can lead to later joint problems due to stressing of the unformed bones.

 

Trouble is my little nutter seems to have boundless energy so that when I take her for a short walk she comes back livelier than when we set off !!!

 

I only walk her on soft ground as I've also been told that's better than tarmac or concrete.

 

So is it worse to walk her a bit further than to have her charging round the garden like an exocet missile ??. Should I try and stop her from charging about ?

[new to the flock]

Rooster

 

If you can keep her off the tarmack and concrete, linolium and stairs, then you are better off walking her a little farther to exercise her out instead of having her run around like a loon. What you want to avoid is joint pounding such as jogging , or running on hard surfaces.

 

NTTF

[MC]

Should I try and stop her from charging about ?

 

OR,

 

When you find out how to do that let me know, will you?

 

Cheers

 

Martin

[Country_est]

With Spaniels they will stop charging around after about 8 years,

 

BUT

 

Only for 2 days, AFTER you have had them out in the beating line for 2 Consecutive days.

 

Main prob is that you prob cant move for those 2 days either.

 

After 10 years it extends to 3 days rest for 1 day working.

 

At least this is what I found from my personal experience.

[old rooster]

Rooster

 

If you can keep her off the tarmack and concrete, linolium and stairs, then you are better off walking her a little farther to exercise her out instead of having her run around like a loon. What you want to avoid is joint pounding such as jogging , or running on hard surfaces.

 

NTTF

 

So is a 1 mile walk OK at this stage ?

 

Wouldn't they be out and about keeping up with the rest of the pack at this stage in the wild ?

[new to the flock]

I do not see a problem with a 1 mile walk aslong as it is on ground, not tarmack, concrete, or stone.

 

If you are worried that it could cause harm, give a quick call to a Working Dog Vet and ask, but I personally think you are fine to go ahead.

 

NTTF

[old rooster]

I do not see a problem with a 1 mile walk aslong as it is on ground, not tarmack, concrete, or stone.

 

If you are worried that it could cause harm, give a quick call to a Working Dog Vet and ask, but I personally think you are fine to go ahead.

 

NTTF

 

Chees mate, I'm outa here !!! Will let you know if it makes any difference ;-)

[old rooster]

I do not see a problem with a 1 mile walk aslong as it is on ground, not tarmack, concrete, or stone.

 

If you are worried that it could cause harm, give a quick call to a Working Dog Vet and ask, but I personally think you are fine to go ahead.

 

NTTF

 

Chees mate, I'm outa here !!! Will let you know if it makes any difference ;-)

 

Well it seems to have worked. I'm off out shooting for the afternoon now while the little monsta has a kip.

[darebear]

i believe at the age your pup is, exercise OFF the lead is the most important. that way, the pup (usually) knows when it needs to stop for a break ~ rather than being dragged along on the lead.

 

walking on hard surfaces is good for muscle building once the dog is mature. and i would agree, if possible avoid stairs and slippy surfaces too. over-use whilst bones are still growing are likely to cause osteopathic problems later.