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Originally Posted by NatNatt  Hello!!
Im a runner and DJ has a TON of energy!! Just playing in the house and going for walks just does not seem enough. Whenever I start running he runs right next to me and follows me. So I started to think if it would be ok to take him for a run everyday??
This morning I decided to take him for a mile run to see how it went. It went great!! He ran and ran and ran ....there was a time he was slowing down behind so I just picked him up and ran with him in my arms then he wanted back down to start running again. I was wondering if I could make him a runner with me and go runwith him everyday?? He seems to like it and it gets his energy out. When we returned from our run I gave him water and nutrical RIGHT AWAY.
I was also wondering if I wanted to run long distance if there is anything I can buy to strap on me I can put him in if he gets tired????? I always like to bring my pup anywhere I go and include him. I hope its ok to do this...I am seeking advice?? |
Your baby infant puppy is much too young to be running a mile already. He needs months to grow and develop. Talk to your vet about this, you can get some vital info on puppies growth needs, ask about growth plate formation, etc.
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short daily walks are sufficient at this point, if he is healthy and has the appropriate innoculations
If you are a LDR and do long runs and want him with you when he gets older and fully developed, look into a doggy stroller, that is made specifically for running, similar to the strollers runners use for their skin babies. I have one and it is a wonderful. That way, he can run for very short distances with you when he is fully grown, and you can put him in the stroller for a majority of your run! Its a win win.
Puppies and dogs will run, exercise, play to exhaustion or worse, death. They do not know and can not always give signs that they need to stop. It is up to us to determine what is safe distance and output for them, thats why it is critical to talk to your vet about his needs as a growing puppy. An easy mile run for us, is a long long distance for a small dog.