i am aware of the health problems with these dogs concerning their hips and that to much exercise can effect them in later life as their bones are still growing.
2007-01-02 12:04:20 · 9 answers · asked by THE GENERAL DUTCH 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I currently show and train GSDs - just because the breed has hip problems doesn't mean you shouldn't walk you dog. You should avoid running for long distances with your dog (don't takehim jogging) and do not let your dog do a lot of jumping - normal jumping and running around is okay, but do not let him jump in and out of the back of a pickup until he is about 1 year. Hip dysplasia is primarily due to bad genetics. If you got your pup from a reputable GSD breeder, they would have given you a 1-2 year hip guarantee. You might pay more for a dog, but it is worth it in the end.
2007-01-02 12:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by GSDotch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 9 year old german sheperd and i walk her once a day everyday and she has no hip problems at all the vet said that once a day for about 15 minutes was good
2007-01-02 12:09:39 · answer #2 · answered by Someone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't run the dog until 18-24 months to allow for proper joint formation. A light walk should be fine. Probably 30 minuets at a time.
http://www.doghealthandcare.com/puppy-care.html
2007-01-02 12:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by crazyforboxers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he does not have a yard i would walk him twice a day for about 20 minutes. if he does have a yard than i would do it once a day. shepherds do need alot of exercise. they are prone to hip problems when they get older, just because they are big dogs. i would not worry to much about that now.
2007-01-02 12:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by miss lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
45 minutes a day, unless you already know the dog has severe hip problems. Dogs need exercise for mental stability.
2007-01-02 12:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by xenthian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all ,get your pup hip-scored as most german shepards have inherant joint problems.providing your dogs joints are well formed he/she sould be walked 3 times a day for about 15 minutes a time with occasional long walks......
2007-01-02 12:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by djbrookscarly 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would walk him once a day for about 15-20 min. walks, or play time.
2007-01-02 12:07:15 · answer #7 · answered by twinklestars211 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three hour long brisk walks a day.
2007-01-02 12:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by ESPERANZA 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would sit on my *** and not walk him at all
2007-01-02 12:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋