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03-29-2005, 12:49 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oklahoma
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| exercise questions! How much do u guys let your yorkies exercise?? I took hunter on a mile jog the other day and he did just fine! do you think this is too much for his little legs?? i'm very afraid of him getting hurt because i've heard of the "slipping kneecap" or whatever that small dogs can get? do u think this would be ok??? thanks in advance! TYANN
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03-29-2005, 07:43 PM | #2 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York
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| Yorkies can be very active. In a flyball tournament my yorkie probably runs about 2-3 miles in a weekend. However, I try to keep her fit and conditioned to do all the running. I did have mine check for slipping knee cap before we competed... By the way, "slipping kneecap" or Patellar Luxation is inherited or congential. If he has it, he has it no matter what he does. Honestly, I think it is great that you are jogging with your yorkie. I'm sure it is lot of fun having him accompany you. If you are afraid he may have slipping kneecap, have your vet check him out. It wouldn't be a bad idea especially since he will be very active. Have fun jogging!!!! Just remember: like any athlete, he need to stretch and warm up before he starts and cool down afterward. |
03-29-2005, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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| Great Advice! How do you get them to stretch before you start? |
03-29-2005, 08:06 PM | #4 |
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| Here is a link with some pictures on how to do it: www.flyballdogs.com/stretch |
03-29-2005, 08:51 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oklahoma
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| thanks for the link!!!! i would have never known how to do that!! haha
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