Jogging With Yorkie? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

lisaNkarina · 04-09-2008, 08:12 AM

Is it safe to take my Yorkie jogging with me? I do not jog for more than two or three miles and my Yorkie has so much energy I feel like she would be fine but I wanted to see if anyone else jogged with their Yorkie and if it was safe before I attempted it. I figure if she couldn't handle it I could pick her up and walk home with her. Thanks for your advice!

Bravo916 · 04-09-2008, 08:23 AM

I feel you on the SSOOOO much energy part. If my boy doesnt get enough energy he is harassing everyone with every squeaky toy he owns in a perpetual game of fetch...

When we go for walks they have to be enough to tucker out my Yorkie and my Doberman which isnt an easy feat. We usually do a daily 3mi walk and mix it up with brisk walking, jogging and short bursts of running. By the time we get home both are tired.

I would say the safety of it really depends on your dog. A 3mi jog may be a little too hard on her but if you incorporate some jogging to your regular routine I think she would probably love it.

Both my dogs are also treadmill trained. In the event that it rains my Yorkie will burn off steam on that. I just sit on the floor next to him reading a book (never leave a dog on a treadmill unsupervised). My boys actually LOVE their treadmill--if they could figure out a way to turn it on themselves they would!

loveyorks · 04-09-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lisaNkarina

Is it safe to take my Yorkie jogging with me? I do not jog for more than two or three miles and my Yorkie has so much energy I feel like she would be fine but I wanted to see if anyone else jogged with their Yorkie and if it was safe before I attempted it. I figure if she couldn't handle it I could pick her up and walk home with her. Thanks for your advice!

Yes by all means, they love to run, but they have to be used to it first, so if you've never been jogging with him, then you need to do a little bit every day and slwoly work up to the full length of time otherwise they will get too tired and not be able to keep up. Good running!!

Wylie's Mom · 04-09-2008, 10:33 AM

Wylie has jogged w/ hubby and me before - he LOVED it; we went for about 1/2 hour and he was just bonkers happy. Just depends on the dog and what kind of shape they're in - just like with people. You'd want to work up to it - starting w/ walks, fast walks, then short jogs, longer jogs etc.

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Yorkieville200 · 04-09-2008, 11:29 AM

How about buying a Jeep Rubicon Pet Stroller/Jogger, so when your baby has had enough, she can ride, and you can continue to jog?

Sheila

YorkieChick1 · 04-09-2008, 11:49 AM

I used to Rollerblade with one of my yorkies. Molly would start out pulling me down the road and by the end of our walk she would be trotting behind me!! She used to love it! I would say to start out slow though and see how far your Yorkie could run! Have fun!

PrincessPoo612 · 05-14-2008, 12:22 PM

The treadmill training sounds awesome. I wish I could do that for my Yumi. We just had 5 days of straight rain...she was miserable.

PrincessPoo612 · 05-14-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by loveyorks

Yes by all means, they love to run, but they have to be used to it first, so if you've never been jogging with him, then you need to do a little bit every day and slwoly work up to the full length of time otherwise they will get too tired and not be able to keep up. Good running!!

Great information as I was wondering the same thing. I hate going home and walking Yumi and then going back out to run. I am training for a half marathon so I would like to take her on my short weekly runs (1.5 -3 miles).

subro · 05-15-2008, 10:06 AM

Max runs with me everyday! I started him slowly. We would walk and then run for 5-10 minutes over certain areas of our morning walk. He quickly learned where his run sections were and would start pulling like crazy to get there quicker. We increased over time and he can now run 3 miles easily.

Three things to look out for: Be prepared to stop quickly. I don't run a fast pace with him b/c he gets distracted and has to stop occasionally to sniff.

Another thing is to keep an eye on are the pads of your baby's feet. I take Max on the trails as much as possible. Lastly, make sure your baby stays hydrated and watch out for the heat.

Lexi Rae · 05-15-2008, 11:22 AM

i wish!!!!!
i have a lazy yorkie.. when i walk her, she backs up, enough mom , and
thats only 1 block... no wonder why she chunky

cooperk · 05-15-2008, 11:34 AM

I think it's a great idea to run with your Yorkie. You may want to work up to the 3 miles. I used to run with my Westie and he loved it. We kind of went out of shape together during the long New England winters, and so we'd gradually work up to our 4 miles. Unfortunately, we're both very out of shape as we didn't run much last year. I'm not sure if I can take him out running now, as he's a bit over weight ... perhaps a walk/run session to work up to 2 miles may be in our future.

Now, Trixie who is 6 months, I would take it easy with as well. She's full of energy too, but we did a practice 1 mile run the other day and she seemed to do great with it, but she was totally wiped out when we returned (slept for a few hrs). So, I may take her out for a 1/2 mile next time.

Good luck with your running buddy!

House · 05-15-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bravo916

Both my dogs are also treadmill trained. In the event that it rains my Yorkie will burn off steam on that. I just sit on the floor next to him reading a book (never leave a dog on a treadmill unsupervised). My boys actually LOVE their treadmill--if they could figure out a way to turn it on themselves they would!

How did you get your dogs treadmill trained?

04-09-2008, 08:12 AM	#1
lisaNkarina YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 8	Jogging With Yorkie? Is it safe to take my Yorkie jogging with me? I do not jog for more than two or three miles and my Yorkie has so much energy I feel like she would be fine but I wanted to see if anyone else jogged with their Yorkie and if it was safe before I attempted it. I figure if she couldn't handle it I could pick her up and walk home with her. Thanks for your advice! __________________ Lisa

04-09-2008, 08:23 AM	#2
Bravo916 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 142	I feel you on the SSOOOO much energy part. If my boy doesnt get enough energy he is harassing everyone with every squeaky toy he owns in a perpetual game of fetch... When we go for walks they have to be enough to tucker out my Yorkie and my Doberman which isnt an easy feat. We usually do a daily 3mi walk and mix it up with brisk walking, jogging and short bursts of running. By the time we get home both are tired. I would say the safety of it really depends on your dog. A 3mi jog may be a little too hard on her but if you incorporate some jogging to your regular routine I think she would probably love it. Both my dogs are also treadmill trained. In the event that it rains my Yorkie will burn off steam on that. I just sit on the floor next to him reading a book (never leave a dog on a treadmill unsupervised). My boys actually LOVE their treadmill--if they could figure out a way to turn it on themselves they would! __________________ ~Kristena~"My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am." CH Pastyme's American Dream (aka "Diesel")

04-09-2008, 10:33 AM	#4
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,835 Blog Entries: 2	Wylie has jogged w/ hubby and me before - he LOVED it; we went for about 1/2 hour and he was just bonkers happy. Just depends on the dog and what kind of shape they're in - just like with people. You'd want to work up to it - starting w/ walks, fast walks, then short jogs, longer jogs etc. . __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Food Blog: Velvet Lava~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

04-09-2008, 11:49 AM	#6
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,802	I used to Rollerblade with one of my yorkies. Molly would start out pulling me down the road and by the end of our walk she would be trotting behind me!! She used to love it! I would say to start out slow though and see how far your Yorkie could run! Have fun! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! http://www.dogster.com/dogs/434890 Brooke Mindy BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

05-14-2008, 12:22 PM	#7
PrincessPoo612 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DC Posts: 78	The treadmill training sounds awesome. I wish I could do that for my Yumi. We just had 5 days of straight rain...she was miserable. __________________ Mommie to Yumi the PrincessPoo Proud Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

04-09-2008, 11:29 AM	#5
Yorkieville200 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 687	How about buying a Jeep Rubicon Pet Stroller/Jogger, so when your baby has had enough, she can ride, and you can continue to jog? Sheila

05-15-2008, 10:06 AM	#9
subro Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hoover, AL Posts: 83	Max runs with me everyday! I started him slowly. We would walk and then run for 5-10 minutes over certain areas of our morning walk. He quickly learned where his run sections were and would start pulling like crazy to get there quicker. We increased over time and he can now run 3 miles easily. Three things to look out for: Be prepared to stop quickly. I don't run a fast pace with him b/c he gets distracted and has to stop occasionally to sniff. Another thing is to keep an eye on are the pads of your baby's feet. I take Max on the trails as much as possible. Lastly, make sure your baby stays hydrated and watch out for the heat. __________________ Susan and Max Member of The Little Gentlemen's Club

05-15-2008, 11:22 AM	#10
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 9,492	i wish!!!!! i have a lazy yorkie.. when i walk her, she backs up, enough mom , and thats only 1 block... no wonder why she chunky __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

05-15-2008, 11:34 AM	#11
cooperk YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 317	I think it's a great idea to run with your Yorkie. You may want to work up to the 3 miles. I used to run with my Westie and he loved it. We kind of went out of shape together during the long New England winters, and so we'd gradually work up to our 4 miles. Unfortunately, we're both very out of shape as we didn't run much last year. I'm not sure if I can take him out running now, as he's a bit over weight ... perhaps a walk/run session to work up to 2 miles may be in our future. Now, Trixie who is 6 months, I would take it easy with as well. She's full of energy too, but we did a practice 1 mile run the other day and she seemed to do great with it, but she was totally wiped out when we returned (slept for a few hrs). So, I may take her out for a 1/2 mile next time. Good luck with your running buddy! __________________ Kathy, Trixie, and Rascal