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hill/trail running and dogs
I'm a keen hill runner and my daughter has a 4 month old Collie/Doberman
thingy. Is 4 month of age too young to take it out running with me? I was thinking of easy 3 milers to begin with. Cheers, |
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"Melinda Shore" wrote in message ... In article , Bob Watkinson wrote: I'm a keen hill runner and my daughter has a 4 month old Collie/Doberman thingy. Is 4 month of age too young to take it out running with me? Definitely. I'd wait until 9-12 months, and then I'd start with an easy mile, not an easy 3 mile. Puppies have soft bones and open growth plates, and high-impact exercise can cause serious problems. And conditioning dogs is really not that different from conditioning humans - a dog that's not in shape for what's being asked of it will be vulnerable to repetitive stress injuries, fractures from muscles being unable to support the bone, development of the aerobic system, etc. -- Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis - Prouder than ever to be a member of the reality-based community. Right, thanks for that Melinda |
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Melinda Shore wrote:
In article , Bob Watkinson wrote: I'm a keen hill runner and my daughter has a 4 month old Collie/Doberman thingy. Is 4 month of age too young to take it out running with me? Definitely. I'd wait until 9-12 months, and then I'd start with an easy mile, not an easy 3 mile. Puppies have soft bones and open growth plates, and high-impact exercise can cause serious problems. And conditioning dogs is really not that different from conditioning humans - a dog that's not in shape for what's being asked of it will be vulnerable to repetitive stress injuries, fractures from muscles being unable to support the bone, development of the aerobic system, etc. Also, when you do start training with dog, remember that you'll have to be his/her (a dog is never an "it") common sense. If it's hot out, plan on stopping frequently for drink breaks and use this down time to appraise your puppy's condition. How hard is he breathing? Is she walking normally? Keep an eye on the puppy's pads. It takes a while to build up callouses and you don't want them to get blistered or torn. Build your distances slowly. I started mountainbiking with my dogs in cool weather. This lessened my concerns about overheating during their run, and it also allowed me to crate them in the van and finish out a longer ride by myself. Kathleen |
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I'm a keen hill runner and my daughter has a 4 month old Collie/Doberman thingy. thingy? |
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