how old does a dog have to be to take it jogging with you?

Question

Shadow's about 10 months old. She's a black lab (The thinner, american breed) and english setter cross.

We live in an apartment at the moment, and I take her for walks every day with me. I want to take her on my nightly 'runs' since it's at night and I wouldn't be so alone that way.

Is it going to hurt her to jog with me for a 15 minute mile?
(Yes, I know that's a slow jog, but I'm coming back from an injury)

The vet said just not to full on run with her, a slow jog/fast walk should be fine, but thought I'd get other opinions. She's my best friend and I don't want to hurt her.

She runs for hours when I take her to my Dads place in the country, so I don't think it'd hurt, but I dunno if pavement running is gonna be the same or not.

Anyways, suggestions? Thanks

Answer 1

15 minute mile? No problem. Dog is old enough.

Answer 2

If most effective the entire questions have been as candy as this one is and the reply is you're a nice proprietor and that's a satisfactory plan. Nevertheless i'm involved concerning the quantity of walking because the canine is a typical runner and i might scale down on the strolling when your up to 10-12 weeks I believe you should preserve all of it paced to the 15 minutes strolling as half-hour covers a variety of distance. He is acquired to stroll the whole distance again and you are going to do that everyday twice a day? That is to a lot for a medium sized dog to control even a grey hound would battle with this quantity of strolling and strolling so simply scale back on the running if I was you. In other phrases overlook the half-hour of going for walks as that is one hour on the two planned walks.

Answer 3

Should be fine. A year old is considered adult. I'm not sure how big your lab is, but I think she'd be able to trot along effortlessly beside you, if not eagerly pull you along. Just try to run on cool mornings and make sure she doesn't get dehydrated. Dogs don't do well in the heat.



If it's hot and you still want to exercise, how about go swimming? I heard labs love water, though maybe not all labs.

Answer 4

Sounds like a great way to build up her strength along with yours. Keep your eyes on the pads of her feet and if necessary use a pad ointment to help toughen them. Running on soft ground is definitely a great deal different than pavement running.

Answer 5

Yes that's great exercise for her age and breed!



For the water just let her have a drink when you get home :)

Answer 6

10 months is old enough