I know you are not supposed to go jogging/running with a pup under 18 months old, but is it ok to sprint for short distances every once and a while on walks?
Michele Moore Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2004
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How old is your puppy? What I liked to do with mine (his age just dictated the distance) was I would get a friend to hold his leash, then I would sprint and call him, then turn around and wait. When he got to me I would play tug with him or give him a treat and his marker. Later you just start adding a front sit and "heir" or "come" command and you have your recall. So In short, I guess it is okay to do quick sprints, that was how I did it so we got some training done too. <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
I would be sooooo careful about that unless your pup comes from parents with hip and elbow certifications that are decent. A sprint there and a sprint here is fine, but if you're mixing it in with long walks that may be too much.
Is your pup a German Shepherd?
German Shepherds are the #1 breed for dogs with hip and joint problems. Bad hips or joints could result in costly vet bills and end up benching your dog keeping him from any thing like Schutzhund or agility.
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Michele Moore Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2004
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Yeah, 5 months is still pretty young. I just did multiple short play sessions and/or short walks throughout the day when my puppy was that age. I would still do the quick take offs I described, but just short distances to imprint "hier". I noticed you asked about conditioning for the AD in another thread, 5 months is definitely too young to start that also.
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