My puppy is 5 months old and eventualli i want to use a dog back pack on him to provide more resistance during exercise...he is a husky and so need lots of it...I am worried that putting a pack with weights will stunt his growth at this age...what are your opinions should i wait till he is fully grown before i put on teh pack?
2006-12-22 05:40:49 · 8 answers · asked by aleks 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yeah, no dog should be carrying or pulling weight at that age. I train my dogs for draft work, and put a back pack on them starting at 4 months, but it is empty. I start attaching "shafts" to the side of the pack at 7-8 months. so they are just dragging lightweight shafts or empty milk jugs. You can get them used to a lot of training without the use of any weights.
2006-12-22 05:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if your going to use a doggie back pack, make sure that you dont put to much weight on to begin with, and eventually you can put more weight in the bag. huskies are built to pull sled in snowy weather,so alittle weight at a time wont hurt him any. like i said before huskies are biult to pull weight and carry weight on there back.
2006-12-22 05:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by Allie D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start training him now, just don't put any weight in it at first, just let him get use to the back pack. Start off slow, it might be a good idea to talk to you vet also. Good Luck
2006-12-22 06:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by TD R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get him used to the backpack, now. Do not put any weights in it. Maybe put some of his treats in there, for then he knows he's carrying something. Gradually increase the weights, as he grows.
2006-12-22 05:44:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no reason why you couldn't get him used to wearing an empty pack on walks now.
2006-12-22 05:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would wait untill he is done growing. What a beautiful dog!
2006-12-22 05:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by Yomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should get the dog backpack.It could easily hurt him.It might even effect him while he is growing.You can take him on a walk with a leash to.
2006-12-22 05:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd wait until he is at least 1yr old before doing something like this.
2006-12-22 05:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by Rez 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋