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Hi Everyone.
How long do you guys wait generally after your Dobe eats his food to let him out to run around and relieve himself/herself?
I usually wait about 15-20 ... but have heard it can cause major stomach issues if they go out and run around right after.
And believe me he runs like a race horse in my backyard 
Thank you in advance!!
I don't know alot about Dobes, but like greyhounds, I think they can get bloat. I'd wait at least an hour. I do with my greys....but then I'm a worrier. <G>
Melody
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>>I don't know alot about Dobes, but like greyhounds, I think they can get bloat. I'd wait at least an hour. I do with my greys....but then I'm a worrier. <G>
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>>Melody
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I think the standard advice is an hour. I feed my dogs four little meals a day, so they get to romp when ready! But you sure don't want to do that on a really full stomach. One reason I feed those little meals is that need and opportunity for practice and work with dogs who do what they do arise without warning. I prefer that they be "Ever-Ready!"
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series articles at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=SRC&S=1&SourceID=47
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