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03-05-2014, 03:41 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Missouri
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| Walking with my Chloe As the weather begins to warm up (it has to, doesn't it?) I look forward to being outside with my one year old Chloe. I need to shed the pounds I have gained during hibernation and would love to do it with my girl. Yesterday we walked almost 4 miles together. I wonder though how much is too much. I can walk a lot (when I work back up to running my distances will decrease). Chloe showed no signs of wearing out, but I don't want to push her little legs and joints more than I should. I know once it warms up, I will need to concern myself with hydration even more, but my concern now is not pushing her further than her little body should be. Any thoughts? |
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03-05-2014, 04:02 AM | #2 | |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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03-06-2014, 05:56 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Many dogs can walk and run for long distances - some people even bike with them. We used to take our Wylie running and he just loved it! It was so much fun. As long as she does okay at 4 miles, I wouldn't worry too much. Just be sure her knees are in good shape...ie, no luxating patella as is common in yorkies.
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03-06-2014, 06:33 PM | #4 |
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| Walking is fine. Running on pavement a lot, etc, is when you start to worry a bit about joints, but honestly if she's acting fine, I am sure she is. 4 miles is totally acceptable. My friends yorkies are 4lbs and 6lbs and frequently walk the 4 mile loop by their house. One has mild LP. The most I've walked with Jackson was 7 miles but he honestly would've gone longer if I did. lol. Walking is good for them (and us!)
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03-06-2014, 07:59 PM | #5 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| I start out with shorter walks and gradually work up to the longer distances. Helps to build up their muscles.
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