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Can you Overwalk a puppy?

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Be Careful Not to Over-Exercise Your puppy needs exercise, but walking too much can be harmful for growing dogs. Too much exercise, or “forced exercise,” can overtire your puppy and potentially damage developing joints.


Can too much exercise hurt a puppy?

Puppies that are exercised too much, or do too much high impact exercise, are at risk of joint and bone damage, which can lead to conditions such as arthritis and hip dysplasia. However, limiting your puppy's exercise too much could cause boredom, frustration and lead to behavioural problems.

How do I know if I'm over exercising my puppy?

Watch out for signs of fatigue, such as your pet panting, slowing their pace, or lagging behind you or stopping. If you notice this, allow them to rest. Watch for overheating, such as your pet panting excessively, drooling, showing signs of agitation/confusion or vomiting.

How far can a 12 week old puppy walk?

How Far Can I Walk My 12 Weeks Puppy? The short answer is: it ranges from half a mile to 10 miles depending on your puppy. In fact, it's your puppy's decision. Keep an eye on the puppy's energy level while walking and see if he's tired.

How long should puppies be exercised?

In fact, when it comes to continuous puppy walking a good rule of thumb is that puppies should have no more than 5 minutes of exercise for each month of age, two times a day. So a five-month-old puppy would have no more than 25 minutes walking twice a day – and this should be decreased in larger breeds.

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