{"id":6345,"date":"2014-05-23T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2014-05-23T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/?p=6345"},"modified":"2020-02-19T09:29:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T09:29:00","slug":"how-much-exercise-does-my-labrador-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-much-exercise-does-my-labrador-need\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Exercise Does My Labrador Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Kate O&#8217;Brien answers your important question: How much exercise does my Labrador need?<\/em><br \/>\nLabrador Retrievers are active dogs.<\/p>\n<p>They are classified by the AKC and UK Kennel Club in the &#8216;Sporting Dog&#8217; category.<\/p>\n<p>The breed standard says the following about their fitness levels:\u00a0 \u201ca dog possessing\u2026the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In order to meet that expectation, the dog must be physically and mentally fit.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, many of us do not hunt with our Labs, but they are an active breed needing exercise to maintain their health.<\/p>\n<div id=\"related\">\n<p>RELATED ARTICLES<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article-left\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/no-walks-no-worries-labradors-on-limited-exercise\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/50-no-walks.jpg\" alt=\"50 no walks\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/day-care-for-labradors\/\">No walks? No worries!<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nA look at how to exercise a Labrador who has been put on vet prescribed crate rest.<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-article-right\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/how-to-exercise-your-labrador\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/50-exercise-lab.jpg\" alt=\"50 exercise lab\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/travelling-with-your-labrador\/\">How to exercise your Lab<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Going for a walk isn&#8217;t the only way to keep your Labrador fit and active.<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-article-right\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While Labs love to be active, they are also very compliant and happy to sit on the sofa and watch TV and share a snack with you.<\/p>\n<p>As a responsible Lab owner, you need to ensure they get enough healthy exercise to keep them at a proper weight and fitness level.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Exercise is Enough?<\/h2>\n<p>With many dogs you can tell by their behavior whether they have excess energy or not.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/iStock_000007471710_ExtraSmall.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/iStock_000007471710_ExtraSmall-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"iStock_000007471710_ExtraSmall\" width=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/iStock_000007471710_ExtraSmall-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/iStock_000007471710_ExtraSmall-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/iStock_000007471710_ExtraSmall.jpg 347w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Our dog Jack is a senior, but a medium-high energy dog.<\/p>\n<p>He gets a 30-40 minute run or walk every morning, and a second walk of 20-30 minutes mid-day.<\/p>\n<p>If he misses one of those outings, we can see it in his behavior.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s more restless and rambunctious.<\/p>\n<p>That restlessness from lack of exercise becomes boredom and boredom frequently leads to mischief or other unwanted behaviors.<\/p>\n<p>Lack of exercise also leads to an overweight or obese Labrador, one of the more prevalent problems Labs face, and one that can shorten their lifespan by up to 2 years on average.\u00a0 Furthermore, dogs, like humans, can get a form of \u2018runner\u2019s high\u2019 from exercise.\u00a0 This helps to explain why a well exercised Lab is (normally) a well behaved Lab!<\/p>\n<h2>Know Your Labrador&#8217;s Needs<\/h2>\n<p>Different Labs need different levels of exercise, but they ALL need exercise. So how do you know how much exercise does my Labrador need?<\/p>\n<p>A young adult Lab or a working, hunting Lab needs more than a puppy or a senior Lab. You adjust the volume and the intensity of the exercise based on your own dog\u2019s need and physical abilities.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that a puppy\u2019s body is not suited for long duration exercises like running and if your dog is suffering from an injury, activity levels need to be adjusted. <b>Always check with your vet before embarking on or changing your dog\u2019s exercise program<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend an average Lab should have a minimum of 30-45 minutes of heart-elevating, structured exercise each day.<b> <\/b>Note we used the word \u2018structured\u2019. That means a time dedicated to the specific activity &#8211; letting them out into the backyard to run around and calling that \u2018exercise\u2019 doesn\u2019t cut-it. The exercise needs to be in addition to their normal daily activity and it needs to stimulate their brain activity as well as their body.<\/p>\n<h2>What Type of Exercise Should They Do?<\/h2>\n<p>Labradors are usually game for any activity, running, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001ULCU2Y\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001ULCU2Y&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thelabsit-20&amp;linkId=UWW7VHGJC7JYGLCJ\">retrieving<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thelabsit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001ULCU2Y\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/>, swimming, biking even agility. The optimal exercise regime for your Lab incorporates a variety of exercises both to keep the dog\u2019s interest as well as to maintain total body fitness.<\/p>\n<p>Labs are susceptible to orthopedic injuries partly because of their abundance of enthusiasm, but some issues, like dysplasia are genetic. The more you can do to strengthen those joints and the muscles surrounding them, the easier it will be for you Lab to ward off problems and maintain their health.<\/p>\n<p>We suggest an exercise program that incorporates the following types of exercise:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Strength training: There are a variety of exercise you can do to improve your Labs overall strength. A good example is carrying a weighted pack or using a weighted vest on their daily walks.\u00a0 Or try some hill work.<\/li>\n<li>Cardio training: Cardio exercise is an easy one for Labs because they love to run, swim, play fetch \u2013 all good cardio exercises.<\/li>\n<li>Core training: Good core strength is important for stability, balance and overall body strength. Working with balance cushions helps your Lab improve his core strength.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>At SlimDoggy.com we focus on a well-rounded exercise program for our dogs. Our dog\u2019s favorite is running, but we incorporate lots of other activities for them, just as humans should.\u00a0 A few specialty exercises include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/slimdoggy.com\/doing-the-labby-limbo-for-dog-leg-and-core-strength\/\">Labby Limbo<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/slimdoggy.com\/slimdoggy-hide-and-seek-improving-canine-fitness-and-memory-function\/\">Hide and Seek Agility drills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/slimdoggy.com\/benefits-of-balance-training-your-dog\/\">Balance drills<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As we stated earlier, a well exercised dog is a well behaved dog and a fit dog is a healthier and longer living dog.<\/p>\n<p>So what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Kate O&#8217;Brien and her husband, Steve, live in Camarillo, CA, with their dogs SlimDoggy Jack and Maggie May, senior Lab rescues. They are animal advocates and are active in the dog rescue and foster community. They write about their adventures with their dogs and about pet obesity, health, and fitness on the\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/slimdoggy.com\/\"><i>Slim Doggy website<\/i><\/a><i>,\u00a0<\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/SlimDoggy\/113817342102292\"><i>Facebook<\/i><\/a><i>, and <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MySlimDoggy\"><i>Twitter<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Kate has had dogs in her life since she was a child, including the collies her grandfather used to breed and show. Allergies interfered, but then in adulthood Kate was able to bring dogs back into her life. She\u2019s had numerous Labs, a couple of litters of puppies and many Lab fosters. She\u2019s been able to share her love of exercise and fitness with her dogs and they inspire her to help other learn about better health, nutrition &amp; fitness for their dogs.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>More information on Labradors<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"affiliate-link-image-wrapper\"><a href=\" http:\/\/geni.us\/3LHe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-11241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/labrador-jacket-800-195x300.png\" alt=\"labrador-jacket-800\" width=\"195\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/labrador-jacket-800-195x300.png 195w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/labrador-jacket-800-768x1179.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/labrador-jacket-800-667x1024.png 667w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/labrador-jacket-800-696x1068.png 696w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/labrador-jacket-800-274x420.png 274w, https:\/\/www.thelabradorsite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/labrador-jacket-800.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text-below\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span><\/span>For more information on exercising your Labrador, visit the Health section of The Labrador Site.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like all of our best Labrador information together in one place, then get your copy of The Labrador Handbook today.<\/p>\n<p>The Labrador Handbook looks at all aspects owning a Labrador, through daily care, to health and training at each stage of their life.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/3LHe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Labrador Handbook is available<\/a><span class=\"affiliate-link-text\" style=\"color:#757575;\">(paid link)<\/span> worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kate O&#8217;Brien answers your important question: How much exercise does my Labrador need? Labrador Retrievers are active dogs. They are classified by the AKC and UK Kennel Club in the &#8216;Sporting Dog&#8217; category. 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