One of the laws of Nature is exercise. Not too much and not too little. In the case of our dogs, they need daily exercise such as running in the forest if you are lucky enough to live near one. For my dogs and me, we have one across the street from us. And, it has a creek in it. Dottie loves swimming in it. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for your dog. It does not put any stress on joints and it is used for recovery from injuries. There are also many sports that dogs can get involved in. Such as agility, rally, barn hunting, tracking and many more.
As with anything, you don’t want too much of a good thing. So watch your dog for signs that he needs to take a break. We don’t want any injuries.
With puppies, especially large breeds, be careful. Growth plates don’t close on these dogs until 16-18 months of age. Also keep in mind that puppies need to sleep a good portion of the day. I always advise people with puppies to play gently with them. Don’t allow them to jump off of high surfaces such as beds or couches. Do encourage them to take walks beside you with a toy in their mouths.
Have fun with your dogs but keep it in that sweet Goldilocks zone. Not too much and not too little.
