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Ok I am getting my new baby german shepherd girl in a few weeks.. I run in the morning and am going to take it down to a walk when I get her for obvious reasons. I was wondering... for a 9 week old pup... what should I limit this walk to? I don't want to overdo it with her.. and also, at what age would it be appropriate to start jogging with her? I know it isn't good for their little bones and they can't be running companions when they are young, but what age is it ok for her?? Thanks all... Kasey

>>Ok I am getting my new baby german shepherd girl in a few weeks.. I run in the morning and am going to take it down to a walk when I get her for obvious reasons. I was wondering... for a 9 week old pup... what should I limit this walk to? I don't want to overdo it with her.. and also, at what age would it be appropriate to start jogging with her? I know it isn't good for their little bones and they can't be running companions when they are young, but what age is it ok for her?? Thanks all... Kasey

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Serious jogging probably not before about 2 years of age. Walks at first need to be about pleasant training, not about getting anywhere. My first few with a new dog are just on the driveway. A long block maybe for awhile. Walking a dog on a leash is basically "forced exercise," a puppy should have pretty much zero of that.
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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