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What happens if I over exercise my puppy?

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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 do I know if I've over exercised my puppy?

Signs of over exercising in dogs1Stiffness and sore muscles. If your dog is stiff during or after exercise, if they struggle to get up steps or jump, they have probably had a little more than they can handle. ... 2Exhaustion after exercise. ... 3Slowness or lagging behind during exercise. ... 4Heat exhaustion.Can you over exercise a dog? - PitPat

What happens if I walk my puppy too far?

Puppies need much less exercise than fully grown dogs. If you over-exercise a growing puppy you can overtire it and damage its developing joints, causing early arthritis.

Is it possible to play too much with a puppy?

Puppies that run around and play too much can place a lot of stress on their growth plates. This stress could lead to bone deformations, which will cause long term issues. That's why it's important to split up exercise sessions, so your pup can have some time to recover.

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