Mitch Kuta wrote 09/12/2007 12:07 PM when to start running #155095 - 09/12/2007 12:07 PM
Mitch Kuta Webboard User Reg: 01-31-2005 Posts: 464 Loc: Ovilla, TX Offline	My boy is almost 9 months and we started on the bike today. Easier for me as I take 3 dogs out all seperately. We went at almost the same pace as we do walking with him on a long line. Is he developed enough for this? I will take it very easy but also am wanting to work on his stamina.On a funny note we tried rollerblades yesturday but only got one block and the wheels fell apart. 'needless to say they have not been used in a while!LOL MJK
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Ingrid Rosenquist wrote 09/12/2007 12:45 PM Re: when to start running [Re: Mitch Kuta ] #155101 - 09/12/2007 12:45 PM
Ingrid Rosenquist Webboard User Reg: 03-01-2005 Posts: 1132 Loc: Offline	Hi Mitch. I would not do any biking or running with a puppy until his joints have closed. I generally wait till they are int the 12-18 months range but I am also very conservative. Building stamina in a puppy? LOL, I usually have to build my own stamina to keep up with the puppy/adolescent dogs :-p http://www.psychtkennel.com
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susan tuck wrote 09/12/2007 01:22 PM Re: when to start running [Re: Ingrid Rosenquist ] #155109 - 09/12/2007 01:22 PM
susan tuck Webboard User Reg: 01-23-2006 Posts: 1608 Loc: Cali & Wash State Offline	I agree with Ingrid BIG TIME!!! If you have access to a pool or lake swimming would be better.
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Michele McAtee wrote 09/12/2007 02:17 PM Re: when to start running [Re: Mitch Kuta ] #155114 - 09/12/2007 02:17 PM
Michele McAtee Webboard User Reg: 02-05-2006 Posts: 1121 Loc: Iowa City, Iowa Offline	I just had a conversation about this same topic with my vet yesterday...he confirms, no running for a pup (especially on concrete) until about 12 to 18 months...Letting the pup decide when he wants to run (or stop) like playing fetch is the way to go, or like was mentioned, swimming. I didn't ask how to gage 12 months to 18 months??? That's quite a spread of time to guesstimate. Maybe someone here can answer that? IMO, getting the pup used to the bike by walking him as you ride slow is awesome, as he will be good and prepped by the time you are ready to get going.
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Mitch Kuta wrote 09/12/2007 04:22 PM Re: when to start running [Re: Michele McAtee ] #155133 - 09/12/2007 04:22 PM
Mitch Kuta Webboard User Reg: 01-31-2005 Posts: 464 Loc: Ovilla, TX Offline	we get to the lake at least once a week to swim and he loves it. Guess I can bike the others and walk him. MJK
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