Older puppies will require more exercise. A six-month-old dog might be capable of taking longer walks or even short jogs (if your vet helps you determine he's in good overall health and up for it), for example, but long hikes over rough terrain or strenuous agility classes are still potentially dangerous.
How long can I walk a 6 month old puppy?
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.
Can you over exercise a 6 month old puppy?
Avoid over-exercising your puppy. Over-exercising puppies can negatively impact on their musculoskeletal development and this is of particular concern in large and giant breed puppies. Some of the large and giant dog breeds can continue to grow up until 18–24 months of age.
How often should a 6 month old puppy be walked?
When they're six months old, you'll be walking 30 minutes a day. As for how frequently to walk your puppy, the short answer is: as often as they need to go outside! Your puppy will be going to the toilet a lot, so it's a good idea to schedule six to eight outings per day.
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