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04-03-2010, 05:24 AM | #1 |
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| I'm a Runner, Can he be too? 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?? |
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04-03-2010, 05:56 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member | Puppies will push themselves to the point of exhaustion. At his age...a 15 minute walk is enough to tire him. He's much too young for jogging and you're risking bone and joint injuries. His calorie expenditure should be used for growing...
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04-03-2010, 06:05 AM | #3 |
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| Apologies for intruding bchgirl, do you think that a 6 month old pup would be okay to run a mile or so? Or is that also still too young? I've been questioning this as well. I'm a fellow runner haha.
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04-03-2010, 06:08 AM | #4 |
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| I thought your puppy still didn't have all his shots? If not, don't take him outside where other dogs have been, he could get very sick. When he's a little older he could be a good running buddy. There's this path by my house and Bandit will run the first mile with me and walk the last 3. |
04-03-2010, 06:10 AM | #5 |
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| I'm not sure if this question was referring to me or not, but if it was, he just finished them all last week. Again, I doubt that reply was for me
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04-03-2010, 06:11 AM | #6 |
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| I've always been told that yorkies are "apartment puppies", meaning they can get most if not all of their exercise indoors if they needed to. A mile sounds a little long to me, especially if he's already getting exercise at home. I would talk to your vet about this to make sure. If you do continue to take him for runs I would bring water (and a small tupperware or collapsible bowl) and some nutri cal with you, just incase. I don't think they sell body carries for puppies? But the bouncing from the running might not be comfortable for him. |
04-03-2010, 06:17 AM | #7 |
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| I was talking to NattNatt, I know her pup is still pretty young. I talked with my vet about it because I was concerned with how far Bandit would walk, and she said as long as I had water and it wasn't too hot out 4 miles is fine. That being said, I didn't start running with Bandit until he was about 1 year old, and it's only occasionally and it's only about 1 mile. They do sell body carriers, but it'd be a bumpy ride for such a little pup!! |
04-03-2010, 06:19 AM | #8 |
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| Yorkies, love excercise....however, it should be age appropriate.....small young puppies, such as yours, does not have all his innoculations and is not on heartworm meds.....wait until he does, then slowly work up to it.....increasing his activity as his body can regulate sugar balance. I have recently placed a couple of puppies that were born last August. Both new families, are active hikers, the waited until their dogs were of the right age and had their knees, hips and feet checked to make sure they were up to it.....Both now love hiking. One loves just hiking around a lake that is a 2 mile walk. The other loves hiking with his new mom through the hills of Southern California; she takes a doggie backpack with her just in case he gets tired. The other thing they have made sure of is that both boys are flea and tick medicated.
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04-03-2010, 06:22 AM | #9 |
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| There are a lot of people who run with their dogs. You must only be mindful that they want to please you, and WILL overexert themselves to do so. Make sure you have water and a bit of nutrical for him/her. It may interrupt your "stride", but will need to be done for safety. It also makes a difference if you have a 5 pounder, or a more "substantial" furbaby - bigger ones being more, um, suitable. As far as a means to carry the pup, yes: there are carriers like backwards back-packs that you wear across your chest, just like a baby. You're lucky to have a pup that matches your hobbies. Mine match mine, too: they like to play fetch while I sit on the couch and toss balls down the hallway for them Just be mindful of the pup's "training", not to overtax his tiny system. I don't think he'll ever be able to do the Boston Marathon with you (except in the pouch, maybe!), but shorter runs should be OK. Last edited by Lee B; 04-03-2010 at 06:24 AM. |
04-03-2010, 06:25 AM | #10 | |
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Very 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.
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04-03-2010, 06:29 AM | #11 |
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| Also, be mindful of the temperature: they're a lot closer to the ground and reflected heat. Also, the little pads on their feet (while they'll get tougher), don't have the same protection your feet have. So, if you can't walk barefoot because it's too hot, then he should be running in grass. I didn't realize he's a puppy, an infant (so to speak). Then running is something to be in his future, not now. Last edited by Lee B; 04-03-2010 at 06:30 AM. |
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He looked thunderstruck - he had never even considered it. He thanked me, then the dog went into the backseat with the door open. He was willing to "sit" there Our charges are very close to the ground. The reflected heat is murderous there ... Last edited by Lee B; 04-03-2010 at 06:52 AM. | |
04-03-2010, 07:07 AM | #14 |
YT Addict | So what age is a good age for yorkies to start running with you? We take Derby to the dog park and that guy runs around like a maniac for 2 hours give or take. I'm talking a big park too where there are hills he runs up and down, and across. He never stops! He's 9 months now, and 12 pounds. Is that appropriate?
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