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WarChild · 05-27-2009, 08:59 PM

There's been some bad advice in this thread, IMHO.

Most dog's don't get enough exercise period. Some dogs are very energetic and need more than many humans could keep up with. Using a bike, or better yet roller blades, is absolutely fine. You just don't want to be dragging the dog to keep up. With bikes there's probably more danger to yourself than the dog, if it bolts suddenly you might crash. The fact of the matter is dogs can keep up with horses all day long, don't stress it.

That being said, all dogs are different just like people are. Some dogs will be able to walk a really long distance but they can't handle running at all. This will especially be true of dogs that have had their Cruiate ligaments repaired, had other knee or hip surgery or are developing arthritis.

Your dog will let you know! All you have to do is pay attention. You introduce a dog to running in the same way people start. You don't take a person that hasn't been running and kick them off on a 5 mile run. I'd start with 15 minutes and watch for signs of discomfort during the run or afterwards. If the dog shows no signs of distress you can go ahead and increase the distance/time by small amounts, maybe 5 minutes at a time. I have to run my dogs at different speeds for different lengths, and one doesn't run at all. So it really does vary.

Symptoms you want to watch out for:

- Dragging behind. You shouldn't have to drag the dog. A dog that stops moving is exhausted, most of the time.

- Limping, crying or straight legging. Straight legging is when the dog keeps the back legs straight and does not bend at the knee. Dogs who have been exercised too much will often cry a little when they stand up.

- Very heavy panting with foam, or gasping. This is a dog that is too hot and/or too tired and should be given water and rested.

In general, if your dog is full of energy and raring to go, you're not pushing him too hard. You do want to keep an eye on his pads, but I run a 140 pound Rottweiler on concrete daily and his feet are just fine. Unless you're doing daily marathons it won't be an issue. 5 miles isn't very far. Collies are herding dogs, they're made for running, Buddy will be fine.

05-27-2009, 08:59 PM
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	There's been some bad advice in this thread, IMHO. Most dog's don't get enough exercise period. Some dogs are very energetic and need more than many humans could keep up with. Using a bike, or better yet roller blades, is absolutely fine. You just don't want to be dragging the dog to keep up. With bikes there's probably more danger to yourself than the dog, if it bolts suddenly you might crash. The fact of the matter is dogs can keep up with horses all day long, don't stress it. That being said, all dogs are different just like people are. Some dogs will be able to walk a really long distance but they can't handle running at all. This will especially be true of dogs that have had their Cruiate ligaments repaired, had other knee or hip surgery or are developing arthritis. Your dog will let you know! All you have to do is pay attention. You introduce a dog to running in the same way people start. You don't take a person that hasn't been running and kick them off on a 5 mile run. I'd start with 15 minutes and watch for signs of discomfort during the run or afterwards. If the dog shows no signs of distress you can go ahead and increase the distance/time by small amounts, maybe 5 minutes at a time. I have to run my dogs at different speeds for different lengths, and one doesn't run at all. So it really does vary. Symptoms you want to watch out for: - Dragging behind. You shouldn't have to drag the dog. A dog that stops moving is exhausted, most of the time. - Limping, crying or straight legging. Straight legging is when the dog keeps the back legs straight and does not bend at the knee. Dogs who have been exercised too much will often cry a little when they stand up. - Very heavy panting with foam, or gasping. This is a dog that is too hot and/or too tired and should be given water and rested. In general, if your dog is full of energy and raring to go, you're not pushing him too hard. You do want to keep an eye on his pads, but I run a 140 pound Rottweiler on concrete daily and his feet are just fine. Unless you're doing daily marathons it won't be an issue. 5 miles isn't very far. Collies are herding dogs, they're made for running, Buddy will be fine. __________________ . Last edited by WarChild; 05-27-2009 at 09:01 PM..