how much exercise is ok before we reach the point of needing a "day off," so to speak?
Kodee & I just recently started going for a 4 mile walk every a.m., and although we slowly built up to it, I was wondering if he needed a day off here and there, or not? I know it's good for people to take a day off now and then to let there muscles recover, but what about dogs?
I do not run every day and if it is extra hot or I am going extra long I leave the dog at home. On those days I still take the dogs hiking or a long walk.
Luckily my dogs do not go insane if they have no exercise but I do not think it is their preference.
I do think you are right about forced running. Especially if it is on hard ground.
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It depends on the dog, the age, and any physical conditions. My older spaniel would say yes... let me nap in after a day of going to the beach, plodding along after my dad and mom for miles. I envy her ability to relax after a busy day.
My other dogs would say no. I do try to alternate for the lab running days vs swimming days and she seems to be coping with that idea well.
Dear Kori: Kodee looks so great! Getting big!
I take sunday off. But do other things, like maybe a car ride or review a new trick. It really depends on the weather. Here now is very hot. Its 92 sometimes by nine in the morning. I will be leaving in a few minutes to take Bindi for her morning walk.
But I also have a treadmill and can use that if I need to.
Bindi loves to go for a walk, but I don't walk 4 miles with her. I wish I could. She wouldn't want a break, but she gets one anyway on Sunday. That way she isn't expecting to walk every day. Sunday is also her "meaty bone" day. I give her a giant soup bone to munch on.
Does it seem like Kodee needs a break?
My other dog Cody needs alot of exercise each day or he is on the ceiling! so I try and keep him active every day doing something. He uses his treadmill every day.
Thanks guys. No, he doesn't seem like he needs a break, but I don't know what I'd look for if he did, other than sleeping more than usual or something. We increased our walks to 4 miles almost every school morning, since my 2 oldest ones started back to school last Monday. Today I left this a.m. without him, and he looked at me like "What? Aren't you forgetting something (someone?)" LOL. So I guess I won't worry about giving him a break. Thanks!
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