How long should we exercise our 11 week old puppy?

We have an 11 week old Akbash/Anatolian/Malamute/Lab cross puppy with loads of energy. We have been taking her on short walks everyday. Yesterday we took her on a really long walk (first time, we didn't know it was bad for her joints) for an hour. It…

    How long should we exercise our 11 week old puppy?

    We have an 11 week old Akbash/Anatolian/Malamute/Lab cross puppy with loads of energy. We have been taking her on short walks everyday. Yesterday we took her on a really long walk (first time, we didn't know it was bad for her joints) for an hour. It…...
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    • How long should we exercise our 11 week old puppy?

      How long should we exercise our 11 week old puppy? Dog Breed Discussions
      We have an 11 week old Akbash/Anatolian/Malamute/Lab cross puppy with loads of energy. We have been taking her on short walks everyday. Yesterday we took her on a really long walk (first time, we didn't know it was bad for her joints) for an hour. It didn't seem to make her that tired to be honest. But for an active larger breed what would you guys recommend? 15-20 minutes daily? Also we have been feeding her twice a day for the past week or so which seems fine but should we change that to three times daily?

      How long should we exercise our 11 week old puppy?

      How long should we exercise our 11 week old puppy? Dog Breed Discussions
    • Large breed puppies are fast growing and require specific care. Excessive and strenuous exercise such as long jogs or hikes, the pulling of heavy loads, forceful handling, etc., before the puppy is fully grown, can cause serious and possibly permanent injury to the bones, ligaments, cartilage, and muscles. These are minimum guidelines:Food: Feed only a high quality food of approximately 25-26% protein and 14-16% fat. As a puppy you MUST use a brand specifically made for large breed puppies. Feed the puppy 3 times daily until 6 months of age, and then 2 times daily. Do not let the puppy or the adult get overweight.Exercise: Do not force exercise on the growing puppy. Let it exercise at its own pace. Do not let it jump in and out of vehicles or over obstacles 1 foot high and do not do draft work before 12 months of age. After 12 months, pulling weight should not exceed ¼ the puppy?s body weight until 24 months of age.Handling: Do not use excessive force on the puppies rear end when teaching it to sit. Do not apply excessive pressure oh the back and forequarter area of the puppy.General: Do not let the growing puppy routinely walk, run, play, or sleep on slippery surfaces.

    • Let your puppy be your guide. A nice leisurely walk for an hour isn't likely to do any harm. You might want to take along a sled so the puppy can ride in it if she gets tired. Your puppy will tell you when she's exercised enough. In addition to active exercise, you're puppy will enjoy some low-key, loving training periods. They increase the bonding between you, while keeping her awake an thinking. Then she'll sleep well at night. You might want to think about the feeding schedule. I feed my 2-yr-old malamute three times a day, small amounts, and give her a few treats at other times. The big breeds are vulnerable to gastric torsion and feeding several small meals might help prevent it. Additionally, using grain-free dog foods might help prevent the buildup of gas and bloat that is associated with torsion deaths.