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How far can a 12 week old puppy walk?

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Generally speaking, a 12 weeks old puppy can walk up to 15 minutes. The general rule of thumb when it comes to puppies, which you may have heard of before, is to walk 5 minutes for every month. 12 weeks are almost 3 months. So it's around 15 minutes.


How far can a 3 month old puppy walk?

Your puppy's age What is this? A rule of thumb is a puppy can walk five minutes for every month of age starting at eight weeks. So a two-month-old puppy can walk about 10 minutes. And a three-month-old can walk for 15 minutes; and a four-month-old for 20 minutes.

How much exercise does a 12 week old puppy need?

Exercise Needs Some breeders suggest 5 minutes of exercise per month of age – so a maximum 15 minute walk outside for a 12 week old puppy. This timeframe doesn't include time spent playing and running around in the house. Overexercising your puppy can cause problems with your dog's joints as they grow.

Can I take my 12 week old puppy for a walk?

For how long should I walk my puppy? Once your puppy is fully vaccinated, the general rule of thumb, is to exercise them for five minutes per month old – so if your fluffy bundle is 12 weeks old they can be walked for 15 minutes a day.

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