My husband and she go for long walks every day, sometimes more than once. Is this doing any harm to her joints or anything else? They've been doing this for about a half a year will no obvious problem thus far. She walks very well on a leash and if they get to a field that is safe for her, he may let her run. Still workign on that "come command" though.
2007-08-04 03:29:59 · 8 answers · asked by greenfrogs 7 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is a mixed bredd- about 40 pounds, part hound, part lab, part shepard, maybe pointer, part cat. She lays on her back and plays with toys with her front feet!
2007-08-04 03:53:02 · update #1
If the dog is showing no sigs of distress than it's fine.
Recall is one of the hardest thing to master. Keep on it and the dog will get it.
Good Luck!
2007-08-04 03:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the breed. I have Newfies and this amount of walking, especially at that age, would NOT be good. Walking on pavement is harder on the joints also. When I walk dogs, we try and stay on the soft ground.
Smaller dogs that grow faster and weigh less can do just fine though.
2007-08-04 10:35:45 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband is doing absolutley the best thing for both himself and the dog. You should join them, a long walk is one of the greatest pleasures in life.
2007-08-04 10:38:41 · answer #3 · answered by milton b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, dogs need their exercise and 2-3 miles a day is really good for its health, keep up the good work!!!
2007-08-04 10:48:29 · answer #4 · answered by ilovesomeone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walking is always good exercise for ANY dog, it depends how long your taking it and what breed it is but if its an active dog then, yeah it is.
2007-08-04 10:40:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if the dog is not gradually not use to walking habits so if not do lil walks
2007-08-04 12:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by daddys_girl_13_1993 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no but make sure the dog has lots of water.
2007-08-04 10:38:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of dog is it?
2007-08-04 10:37:05 · answer #8 · answered by נєѕѕι¢α (ανα'ѕ мσмму) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋