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How much exercise I give my puppies each day depends on a few factors. These include how much training <\/a>I’ve done that day, whether they have tired themselves out playing<\/a>, and of course their developmental stage<\/a>. But there are some good rules of thumb you as a new puppy parent <\/a>can use, and I’ll share those with you today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puppy exercise requirements vary between different types of dog, and as a puppy grows the exercise they need will increase. It is possible to give a puppy too much exercise so I will give you a puppy exercise chart, as a guide to\u00a0 how far a puppy can walk at different ages.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Taking your new puppy for a walk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all look forward to the day we can take our new puppy for a walk. For many people, daily dog walks is a huge part of why they bought a Labrador in the first place. And it is natural to want to get started with \u2018walking\u2019 your new puppy just as soon as his vaccinations <\/a>are finished<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some new puppy owners are aware that they should not over-exercise their puppy. But are not at all sure what \u2018over-exercise\u2019 looks like. Others already take quite small puppies for quite long walks and are surprised to discover that many experts believe this to be a bad thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So just how much exercise does a puppy really need? We\u2019ll start by looking at what breeders frequently recommend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How much exercise does a puppy need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many dog breeders suggest the \u2018five minute rule\u2019. This rule of thumb says that a puppy should have no more than five minutes of walking for every month of his age. So that would be fifteen minutes a day maximum for a three month old puppy, twenty minutes for a four month old and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Puppies under three months old<\/a> do not need any kind of \u2018walks\u2019  at all,  and most won\u2019t be walked in any case because they will not have completed their course of vaccinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does over-exercising harm puppies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This concern about excessive exercise has arisen because it is widely believed that exercise is a factor in the development of serious joint disorders. Especially in larger breed puppies such as Labradors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breeders are particularly concerned about hip dysplasia, a serious and complex disorder of the hip joints, that is believed to be influenced both by inherited factors passed from dogs to their puppies and by environmental factors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to factors influencing growth rates, the stresses and strains placed on the vulnerable growing joint by excessive exercise are believed<\/em> to be a contributory environmental factor in the development of inadequate hip joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while we don\u2019t know for sure. It seems likely,\u00a0 that a puppy that had inherited a tendency for poor hips,\u00a0 could have its soft and still forming hip joints made a good deal worse through prolonged or hard exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also possible that a puppy that has inherited excellent hips,  will come to no harm whatsoever through hard exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five minute rule is really a safety precaution,  and it makes sense to pay attention to this advice simply because we believe that  \u2018playing it safe\u2019  will not harm your puppy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Different types of Labrador puppy exercise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But that doesn\u2019t mean puppies under three months shouldn\u2019t be exercised. On the contrary, a certain amount of free running exercise is a good thing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running off-leash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Norwegian study published 2012 and which included labradors, showed that puppies given the opportunity to exercise off leash in a park before the age of three months were less<\/em> likely to develop hip dysplasia (HD), not more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t know how long these puppies were allowed to exercise for, but no time limit is mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stair climbing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The same study showed that puppies that had to climb stairs on a regular basis during the same period were at increased<\/em> risk of HD. So what does this study tell us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, it is only one study, but it suggests that playing in a natural way, with other pups or simply running about at their own speed is probably going to benefit a small puppy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strenuous exercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whereas more strenuous activity such as climbing hills and stairs, may not be such a good thing at a very young age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another study has suggested that running hard for a retrieve,\u00a0may not be great for joint health either. And some breeders also prevent dogs from jumping for the first twelve months to reduce impact on the shoulder and elbow joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This may be especially important for some of the heavier breeds of dog, and those that are slow to mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How far should my puppy walk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, so that is the standard advice that breeder\u2019s give out. But how does that translate to distances walked? If you like to think in distances rather than time, a mile is around 2000 steps for an adult human and takes about twenty minutes at a moderate walking speed. So a maximum walk for a four month old Labrador might be about a mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And of course if you are walking out and back again, that means not taking the dog more than half a mile from your home or car, whichever is your starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With young puppies, you need to keep a balance. Think about the overall energy your puppy is expending rather than focusing on walking alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking is only one form of exercise and is no more valuable or important than games or training exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been to visit a friend with your five month old pup and their dog has played for half an hour in the garden with yours, your dog does not need a walk as well. <\/em>It is the total exercise that counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How much exercise is too much?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, the five minute rule isn\u2019t set in stone. And you are bound to know of someone whose puppy had far more exercise than this and came to no harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However taking a puppy for long walks or asking him to negotiate very steep or uneven surfaces when he is little, is probably a bad idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beware of letting a puppy play for too long with an older dog that does not want to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And keep an eye on children who may inadvertently exhaust a puppy by encouraging him to play when he needs to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crating your puppy when he is tired or overexcited, will enable you to make sure that your puppy gets some well deserved down time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find out how to crate train your puppy in our in-depth guide<\/a>, and you’ll find recommended crates and crate sizes<\/a> in our supplies section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Young puppies need the time and space to run about freely, and free running exercise is beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You do not need to attempt to prevent puppies playing in the garden, trotting about the house or playing with another young puppy for a while. Provided that the puppy is free to stop and rest whenever he wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as we know at the moment, formal exercise – walking on a lead – for example, is probably best restricted using the five minute rule as an approximate guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And strenuous exercise such as stair climbing, and chasing balls should be limited or avoided altogether in puppies under three months of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, an adult dog can become an amazing athlete, but like all athletes, fitness and stamina are best built up in gentle stages if injury is to be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do talk to your vet about exercise at your first appointment with your puppy.  We are still learning about hip dysplasia.  Research is ongoing, knowledge increases all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your vet should be up to date with the  latest information regarding the optimum amount of exercise for your new puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information on puppies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For a complete guide to raising a healthy and happy puppy don’t miss The Happy Puppy Handbook.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"\"Published in April 2014, the Happy Puppy Handbook covers every aspect of life with a small puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will help you prepare your home for the new arrival, and get your puppy off to a great start with potty training, socialization and early obedience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy The Happy Puppy Handbook from Amazon by following this link<\/a>(paid link)<\/span>. If you do, The Labrador Site will receive a small commission which is greatly appreciated and won’t affect the cost to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Slater et al. Diet and exercise as potential risk factors for osteochondritis dissecans in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 1992.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sallander et al.  Diet, Exercise, and Weight as Risk Factors in Hip Dysplasia and Elbow Arthrosis in Labrador Retrievers 1,2.  2006. American Society for Nutrition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Krontveit et al. Risk factors for hip-related clinical signs in a prospective cohort study of four large dog breeds in Norway. 2011.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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