2006-08-23 15:57:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Take the dog for a walk every afternoon for 30-45 minutes.
2006-08-23 15:58:43 · answer #1 · answered by Shannon T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
German Shepherd's often have some good retrieving ability or are somewhat more inclined to take direction and cooperate. So some of the exercise can be divided between walks, and playing fetch or frisbee. These games will give the dog a good cardio and hard muscle work out. Going for walks doesn't really address the need for bursts of energy that many dogs need to stay in good shape. But good workouts will keep the dog more content, less destructive.
If you have a large yard, the dog can also get exercise trotting around the yard and watching people, traffic and birds go by.
2006-08-23 23:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a german shepard is a work dog. so what you need to do is get a dog back pack and put water for both you and him in the pack and walk 45 mins 2 times a day. finding something for the do to do is very important. a german shepard mind is bright and need lots of out side active. you need to train the dog dayly and you will find that when you put the back pack on the dog you dog will act diffent. lots of games haveing a active you could do like jump over boxes and run thought tries and up wooden boards will help. the kind of dog you have need lots of active and stuff that make its mind work. games and such
2006-08-24 01:05:52 · answer #3 · answered by jackie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a pet sitting buisiness and the dogs I usually bring them out and walk them a total of 6 km a day with a total of 1hr 30min - 2hrs. The dogs get a full excercise and they end up being well behaved after each walk and listen better when training.
2006-08-24 00:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on the dog.Age and over-all health are big factors and to prevent injuries you have to start out slow.But my rule is -If what exercise they get does'nt result in a 2 hr.nap it was'nt enough.
I started mine on a 30 minute walk around the dog park as pups.We covered about a half mile with them off-leash so they went much farther.As they grew I increased their walks to 45 min.and we walked about 1 1/2 miles.Now they're both adults we walk about 3 miles with them off-leash and are working our way up to 5miles.
On top of this they have their own swimming pool they play in and a large fenced yard they refuse to enjoy unless I'm outside with them to toss a ball.So after our walk which takes anywhere from an hour and a half to two hours I play with them outside for at least 15 minutes 3-4 times a day.
2006-08-24 07:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by misbehavin165 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the individual dog, I own 15 German Shepherds and they are all a little different.Shepherds are a herding breed and need to have something to do, they require a lot of attention. Have you considered getting another shepherd, they do really well when they have another dog around.
2006-08-24 00:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by jengshep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be great for the dog if you took him out twice a day, try for 1 1/2 hours per day, assuming this is a healthy dog. If he's not used to walking, he has to be built up to longer distances just like a person would.
2006-08-23 23:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take mine out 3 times each day, have just got back now after 20mins (free exercise) they will go out again this afternoon for about 40-45mins and this evenining at around 7pm they will go out for a good run for 1-2 hours!!
2006-08-24 01:21:06 · answer #8 · answered by Pawstimes16 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well as much as possible... but if you're meaning like running and so at least 30 min. a day!
2006-08-23 22:59:29 · answer #9 · answered by cheer8ko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one minute thirty-two seconds or longer or you could just let him outside in the backyard
2006-08-23 22:59:10 · answer #10 · answered by Austin Powers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋