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BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2013, 05:07 PM

Mikki is 4 lb and a little girl. She loves to walk with me. How far do you walk your little ones?

pstinard · 06-09-2013, 05:09 PM

18 week old Bella walks two blocks and back for a total of 4 blocks--I'm proud of her, because she is overcoming her fear of walking outdoors, and she is taking directions better!

sugarmamma · 06-09-2013, 05:16 PM

Sugar walks 18 steps

IDK how far Curri will walk because Sugar walks 18 steps

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Sugar walks 18 steps

IDK how far Curri will walk because Sugar walks 18 steps

Hahaha. Well I do use the stroller! Because Rosie walks about 18 as well! But Mikki loves to gggggooooooooo!

sugarmamma · 06-09-2013, 05:22 PM

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Hahaha. Well I do use the stroller! Because Rosie walks about 18 as well! But Mikki loves to gggggooooooooo!

Sugar (and her bad hips

) are the reason behind my stroller

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2013, 05:30 PM

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Sugar (and her bad hips

) are the reason behind my stroller

Well mine is because Rosie is too prissy to walk!

Mikki has bad knees.

sugarmamma · 06-09-2013, 05:32 PM

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Well mine is because Rosie is too prissy to walk!

Mikki has bad knees.

Curri has bad hips too....what are the chances??? See the insurance thread below

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2013, 05:36 PM

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Curri has bad hips too....what are the chances??? See the insurance thread below

Haha true! Rosie has IBS. Mikkis is a weird form of LP. A birth defect. Poor baby.

Maximo · 06-09-2013, 05:38 PM

Most of our walks are 1 - 2 miles. We go in the morning and evening. They would probably go all day if I allowed them to. My boys are bigger and don't have off-leash yard time, so they love their walks.

lisaly · 06-09-2013, 05:41 PM

Unless there are reasons why she shouldn't walk long distances, I doubt there's much of a limit. I was walking with my Rainbow Bridge baby, Ashley, for greater than two miles at a time, even when she was close to seventeen. Katie can walk for miles at a time and then runs endlessly at fast speeds to fetch her ball when we come back from walking. I was worried that it could be too much for her knees, especially with all of her jumping to catch her ball midair, but her vet told me that they are doing great. As Mikki becomes more conditioned, she will be able to walk farther. Ashley had age related arthritis, but she loved her walks.

sugarmamma · 06-09-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

Unless there are reasons why she shouldn't walk long distances, I doubt there's much of a limit. I was walking with my Rainbow Bridge baby, Ashley, for greater than two miles at a time, even when she was close to seventeen. Katie can walk for miles at a time and then runs endlessly at fast speeds to fetch her ball when we come back from walking. I was worried that it could be too much for her knees, especially with all of her jumping to catch her ball midair, but her vet told me that they are doing great. As Mikki becomes more conditioned, she will be able to walk farther. Ashley had age related arthritis, but she loved her walks.

I agree with this!! Sugar cannot walk that far

but I believe Curri can

Maximo · 06-09-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

Unless there are reasons why she shouldn't walk long distances, I doubt there's much of a limit. I was walking with my Rainbow Bridge baby, Ashley, for greater than two miles at a time, even when she was close to seventeen. Katie can walk for miles at a time and then runs endlessly at fast speeds to fetch her ball when we come back from walking. I was worried that it could be too much for her knees, especially with all of her jumping to catch her ball midair, but her vet told me that they are doing great. As Mikki becomes more conditioned, she will be able to walk farther. Ashley had age related arthritis, but she loved her walks.

I hope my boys take after Ashley and continue to enjoy their walks all of their lives.

I'm happy to hear Katie's knees continue to be strong. Max also jumps high to catch toys and to greet me when I return home. He worries me doing this on the hard kitchen floor. So far, his knees are holding up too.

Britster · 06-09-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

Unless there are reasons why she shouldn't walk long distances, I doubt there's much of a limit. I was walking with my Rainbow Bridge baby, Ashley, for greater than two miles at a time, even when she was close to seventeen. Katie can walk for miles at a time and then runs endlessly at fast speeds to fetch her ball when we come back from walking. I was worried that it could be too much for her knees, especially with all of her jumping to catch her ball midair, but her vet told me that they are doing great. As Mikki becomes more conditioned, she will be able to walk farther. Ashley had age related arthritis, but she loved her walks.

This!

My friends 4lb and 6lb yorkies can easily walk 4-6 miles no problemo.

It's good for them! Obviously I wouldn't walk a dog who is not used to being walked long distances that far, but slowly condition them to it. But I think it's better to allow them to learn how to use their bodies, etc, then totally prevent it. I think more injury can occur with some kind of a freak accident if a dog has never been allowed to do certain things etc.

spiritwings1202 · 06-09-2013, 06:03 PM

Pixie is 7 lbs and walks 2-3 miles a day as long as it is not too hot!
Daisy only walks 1/2 mile and she has had it and in the stroller she goes

sugarmamma · 06-09-2013, 06:45 PM

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This!

My friends 4lb and 6lb yorkies can easily walk 4-6 miles no problemo.

It's good for them! Obviously I wouldn't walk a dog who is not used to being walked long distances that far, but slowly condition them to it. But I think it's better to allow them to learn how to use their bodies, etc, then totally prevent it. I think more injury can occur with some kind of a freak accident if a dog has never been allowed to do certain things etc.

I agree Brit but both my girls came to me with bad hips.....they can't just be dogs

06-09-2013, 05:07 PM	#1
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	How Far? Mikki is 4 lb and a little girl. She loves to walk with me. How far do you walk your little ones? __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

06-09-2013, 05:16 PM	#3
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	Sugar walks 18 steps IDK how far Curri will walk because Sugar walks 18 steps __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

06-09-2013, 05:38 PM	#9
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Most of our walks are 1 - 2 miles. We go in the morning and evening. They would probably go all day if I allowed them to. My boys are bigger and don't have off-leash yard time, so they love their walks. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

06-09-2013, 06:03 PM	#14
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	Pixie is 7 lbs and walks 2-3 miles a day as long as it is not too hot! Daisy only walks 1/2 mile and she has had it and in the stroller she goes __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

06-09-2013, 05:09 PM	#2
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	18 week old Bella walks two blocks and back for a total of 4 blocks--I'm proud of her, because she is overcoming her fear of walking outdoors, and she is taking directions better!

06-09-2013, 05:41 PM	#10
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	Unless there are reasons why she shouldn't walk long distances, I doubt there's much of a limit. I was walking with my Rainbow Bridge baby, Ashley, for greater than two miles at a time, even when she was close to seventeen. Katie can walk for miles at a time and then runs endlessly at fast speeds to fetch her ball when we come back from walking. I was worried that it could be too much for her knees, especially with all of her jumping to catch her ball midair, but her vet told me that they are doing great. As Mikki becomes more conditioned, she will be able to walk farther. Ashley had age related arthritis, but she loved her walks.