My lab is 8 months and he's very active. The vet said he had very good muscle mass. I want to get him in shape but not with agility competions or stuff like that. Although he's active he tends to tire out quickly.
2007-03-15 08:46:39 · 9 answers · asked by Nicole 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
an 8 month old puppy will tire out quickly, but with longer and longer daily walks, that will change.
Also games like frizbee, and fetch the tennis ball are great too.
2007-03-15 08:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My lab mix loves when I throw her a tennis ball. I am also trying to teach her to Frisbee.
I would also suggest reading the back of the dog food you are feeding him and follow the DAILY serving suggestions. My lab mix requires 3 1/4 cups of Iams puppy for PER DAY. I divide it into two feedings and she is growing up to be a very healthy dog.
2007-03-15 16:01:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start walking him daily at a steady pace so he doesn't tire out so quick.. each day go a little longer than the last day. it may take a while and a lot of work but it'll add years to his life!
2007-03-15 15:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Pixie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walks. Lots of walks. Long walks.
Play catch/fetch frequently.
Labs are not endurance dogs, in my opinion. I have a lab and experience with labs. They are good for long walks, but not good for long runs.
Labs also get fat real quick and easy, so if you want your lab to have a long healthy life, dont fail with those long walks!
2007-03-15 15:52:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him running with you 3-4 miles 4 days a week.
2007-03-15 16:20:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he needs more endurance training. Try going jogging or biking with him. Also, swimming is great. Just make sure that you're going slow and steady. That's the key to building endurance.
2007-03-15 15:51:30 · answer #6 · answered by SC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long daily walks. Daily ball tossing or Frisbee throwing will work and be fun for both of you!
2007-03-15 15:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by MyVetTeam2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to raise lab's- arnt they wonderful?- they love to swim, take him to a pond or lake and throw him some bumpers (rubber toy trainers use to train for retrieving) they sell them at walmart.
2007-03-15 15:50:58 · answer #8 · answered by luvmyboxer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exercise and then more exercise! labradors at this age need at least a two mile walk every day.
2007-03-15 15:50:05 · answer #9 · answered by snapdragon747 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋