how long to walk a 6 month old Labrador ?

Tyler_Du

We have a 6 month old Labrador, we're following the 5 minute per month for walking guidelines, I just wonder if a single 30 minute walk is fine or should we split it into 2 shorter walks ?

pawsies

if you can split it then I would

arbrighton

I read that it's up to two walks of the 5 minutes per month each day.
To be honest, around here, with the tiny little legs on a miniature poodle, a half hour doesn't get you far anyway!

rising_from_the_ashes

The kind of walking is also important - lead walking (where the pup basically has to keep up with you & has no option) is much harder on them than having a run around off-lead

Also, it's really important to not walk / exercise them until they're tired out (which is a mistake a lot of owners make) as by then, they've done far too much

BM1234

A young pup at that age is prone to joint stress so I would say gentle lead exercise is better i.e no powerwalks! If you let them bomb about like a loony they are prone to more damage rather than less. If you are finding your pup has boundless energy then mental stimulation is the key. Let your motto be 'give the dog job' and provide Kongs, Canac activity balls, toys, hide and seek games etc to keep the energy levels under control.

Tyler_Du

Thanks all, currently the 30 min walk is part lead walking and when possible on the long extended lead so she can be at her own pace / sniff around a bit.

arbrighton

kensdenial wrote: »

He can be walk approx. 30 to 35 minutes PER DAY

Kennel club says up to 5min/ month of age twice per day. See here http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog-or-puppy/general-advice-about-caring-for-your-new-puppy-or-dog/puppy-and-dog-walking/

arbrighton

BM1234 wrote: »

A young pup at that age is prone to joint stress so I would say gentle lead exercise is better i.e no powerwalks! If you let them bomb about like a loony they are prone to more damage rather than less. If you are finding your pup has boundless energy then mental stimulation is the key. Let your motto be 'give the dog job' and provide Kongs, Canac activity balls, toys, hide and seek games etc to keep the energy levels under control.

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