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How far can my dog safely run with me?
Posted on 4/6/20 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 4/6/20 at 1:53 pm
Starting to run again since the gym is closed and I have been taking my dog with me. We are currently both building up endurance but as I begin to go further at what point is to far for the pup? He is a 3 year old labradoodle, about 75 pounds or so and I only run early in the morning (heat shouldn't be too much of a factor in up coming weeks).
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Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:06 pm to thadcastle
Labs are pretty good running companions. Poodles aren't. I'd start with just a mile or so and see how he does. You might be able to get up to 4 miles with him, eventually. Adult Labs and Aussies are usually good for at least 6 miles if they are well disciplined and used to regular exercise.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:30 pm to thadcastle
I've gone 4 miles with my dog when the weather is nice but in the summer she only wants to go about a mile. I guess it depends on the dog.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 2:45 pm to thadcastle
Vizslas can go 10 miles.
Then come home, lay down for 15 min, then go chase squirrels for another hour.
I know this first hand.
Then come home, lay down for 15 min, then go chase squirrels for another hour.
I know this first hand.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 3:36 pm to thadcastle
My English Bulldog can go about 1 block before sounding like she can’t breathe. Poor baby tries so hard so I have to actually carry her every now and then to make her take a brake.
Posted on 4/6/20 at 4:00 pm to thadcastle
My Papillon and I finished a 5 mile Turkey Trot in 77 minutes. Made her run or walk the whole time, thought I wouldn't recommend it.
You could probably do 1-2 miles to start, but take it easy if you are down South with heat + humidity. It may not be a consistent run if your dog gets easily distracted by smells and stops to pee on everything. And bring a poop bag.
You could probably do 1-2 miles to start, but take it easy if you are down South with heat + humidity. It may not be a consistent run if your dog gets easily distracted by smells and stops to pee on everything. And bring a poop bag.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 4:30 am to McVick
My mini Aussie usually lasts about a mile before he checks out
Posted on 4/7/20 at 5:12 am to thadcastle
I have a shorthaired pointer. He’s 14 weeks and can easily run a mile already.I’m easing him into further distances.
This post was edited on 4/7/20 at 5:15 am
Posted on 4/7/20 at 8:30 am to tke_swamprat
My Jack Russell Terrier / Weenie mix could handle two miles of jogging back in his younger days. Hes pushing 8 years old now, and he can still easily handle 2.5mi walks with energy left over. I'd imagine he could still handle a two mile jog, but thats about as far as I'd push him.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 12:14 pm to thadcastle
me and my dog are both mix breeds, and we both top out at about 1 mile.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 3:08 pm to thadcastle
My 75lb lab/Catahoula male can run me into the ground in the winter. When it's in the 50's with low humidity, he is not even phased after 5 miles at sub 8 minute mile average. Days like today, he doesn't stand a chance. The humidity wrecks him.
Posted on 4/7/20 at 4:42 pm to GEAUXLPOST
My beagle terrier mutt was only trained properly to do one thing: run with me. In his heyday he could do 8 miles at 8 min pace without blinking. Even now, at almost 14 yrs old, he will run 3-4 at 9 min pace as long as it's not hot. But he is small, about 20 lbs.
Posted on 4/8/20 at 9:13 am to thadcastle
Hard to say; every dog is different. If your dog is anything like my dog, he'll let you know when he's done. Mine will stop dead in her tracks, look at me, look back towards home with a face that says "say baw, I'm fricking done. Let's go home and drink some water."
Posted on 4/8/20 at 9:22 am to tke_swamprat
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I have a shorthaired pointer. He’s 14 weeks and can easily run a mile already.I’m easing him into further distances.
Not trying to tell you what to do with your dog, but just giving you a heads up...You’re not supposed to really run with a dog long distances until they are out of the puppy phase. Closer to 8 months - 1 yr old. Their joints aren’t fully developed, and it’s terrible on their hips and knees. Do what you want with him, just figured it might be something you may want to look into.
Posted on 4/8/20 at 11:27 am to thadcastle
I would think a labradoodle that's not overweight can easily out run you
Posted on 4/8/20 at 11:56 am to thadcastle
That really depends on the condition of the dog. If a house dog, the first thing it will probably have issues with are the pads on its paws if running in the street or a track.
Next would be endurance if it is a couch potato and you try to run farther than the dog can handle.
I use to run a lot when younger and took one of my dogs out with me when I was doing a short 3 mile run and had to cut it short because the dogs pads got abraded by the street.
Next would be endurance if it is a couch potato and you try to run farther than the dog can handle.
I use to run a lot when younger and took one of my dogs out with me when I was doing a short 3 mile run and had to cut it short because the dogs pads got abraded by the street.
Posted on 4/8/20 at 5:00 pm to Lakefront-Tiger
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Vizslas can go 10 miles.
Lady in my long run group brings her Vizsla on the runs. Dog looks like it could run a million miles and not be phased.
Posted on 4/8/20 at 11:01 pm to classicgold
I’m aware. That’s why I’m not going further. Going to wait until after he’s 6 months to increase the distance.
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