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Good or Bad: Walking I recently ran into an older lady that I know in "Feeders Supply" (local pet store) and we were talking and I mentioned "that sometimes Maxwell and I walk a long time, like 3+ hours." She said, "oh that is too long you shouldn't do that~!" Walking to me isn't a constant pace since he has to sniff, smell, meet other doggies along the way, etc. I know these dogs aren't big dogs, (tho they think they are) but does it really matter how long one walks a Yorkshire Terrier~? Maxwell is the boss usually when we walk and we walk where he wants and when he's ready to go back, he knows where and how to get back home. He's a smart dog in so many ways. I know smaller dogs don't need that much excerise, but I am over doing it if he wants to walk an hour, two or even three hours~? |
i don't think its a problem. if he's doing ok, isn't overheating, and is enjoying himself then i say let him walk. Walking is good for yorkies because it keeps them trim, PLUS it helps strengthen the knee muscles to keep their patellas in place. A lot of yorkies have luxating patellas and if they have strong muscles in the back legs that can really help prevent surgery. |
No, that is great!! Exercise is key in having a happy dog :). Keep on walking. As long as the temperature isn't too hot or cold, and he doesn't seem tired or thirsty, you should be fine. Walking isn't stressful on them like running is. Glad to hear some one else out there exercises their Yorkie so much! Some people don't walk their Yorkies since they are small, but I highly disagree and I think all dogs should be walked no matter their size. |
It's not a problem for him, but at times he doesn't want to walk. But after I get him going, he's fine. He loves to play ball is the problem. When he plumb tired of walking or its too hot, he lies down till he's ready to go again. Plus, I am an excerise fanantic. I belong to a gym and work out 3-4 times a week, not including walking Maxwell. |
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