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Running? Hurt my Boerboel ?

Dstack

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Boerboel ( Daisy) 6 months. Would love feedback/opinions before I take her out -off leash -on a slow 1 mile run. She’s stubborn but healthy. Our Black Mouth Cur and Dobermans could handle a mile run but in all honesty I worry about trying a mile run with A giant breed so early on in her development. Our Vet has not been helpful. I’ve read so many sides. Daisy will run because she is dedicated to me. Boerboel at 6 months okay or will it form a hip dysplasia/ etc. Love you all and your dogs.
 

Zeela

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Boerboel ( Daisy) 6 months. Would love feedback/opinions before I take her out -off leash -on a slow 1 mile run. She’s stubborn but healthy. Our Black Mouth Cur and Dobermans could handle a mile run but in all honesty I worry about trying a mile run with A giant breed so early on in her development. Our Vet has not been helpful. I’ve read so many sides. Daisy will run because she is dedicated to me. Boerboel at 6 months okay or will it form a hip dysplasia/ etc. Love you all and your dogs.
I would wait longer, 6 months is young and they are developing and from what I was told and learned that to be careful for the 1st year of their development to not over exercise them.
 

Loverboy Skyline

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As a rule I keep it low impact. I know that for me personally, I suffered from sore knees in the past but it went away when started doing heavy squats in the gym. The pain comes back if I engage in activity that include a lot of jumping. I try to do the same for my dog, so for him brisk walking and pulling is good but running is bad.
 

Dstack

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As a rule I keep it low impact. I know that for me personally, I suffered from sore knees in the past but it went away when started doing heavy squats in the gym. The pain comes back if I engage in activity that include a lot of jumping. I try to do the same for my dog, so for him brisk walking and pulling is good but running is bad.
I appreciate all the feedback. I hate leaving her behind when I go running but I think I’ll just stick to the walks and fetch games with Daisy for now.
 

TylerDurden

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I personally wouldn‘t do it at that young age. A mile doesn‘t sound like a lot, but for a growing giant breed dog it probably is. Once you start it at some point, I‘d definitely choose an appropriate surface (maybe stay away from concrete).
@marke usually provides great advice on exercise requirements so he may have some additional thoughts.
 

marke

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depends on the dog ........what it's use to , how strong it is and how well it moves ....... some pups/dogs trot like they're floating , some move horribly rough/incorrectly ........ i'd put the dog on a long lead so i had some control over what he does and let him show me what he wants to do .... i'd walk him , let get into a trot if he wanted as long as it looked good and he stayed strong ...... a dog that's getting weak/tired will drop it's head below level , a fresh dog will keep it's head high , above level ............. i'd let him trot and walk , if he began to canter or gallup i'd stop him and return him to a walk , and see what he does as he continues ..... if he gets trotting again i'd let him go as long as it looks good , return him to a walk and see if goes back to a trot ...... a healthy strong sound 6 month old dog will have a lot more than a mile in them .......... a trot at the right speed is a very efficient easy gait for a sound properly built dog ...... it appears to me to be an easier gait than a walk , a good moving dog will prefer it over walking....... the most critical timeframe for hd is already past in a 6 month old dog ....... if your dog is just starting exercising at 6 months , you'll want to keep an eye on him for tired , tired is when they start banging them joints ......... best to start walking that 12 week old pup miles and let his strength keep up with his size , rather than wait until they weigh 100+lbs and then expect them to handle it ..... much easier with the first scenario ........ as for gaits , trot and walk is all i'd let them do , canter , gallup or pace are high impact ...... i don't know what breeds pace , but i've seen big wide dogs that for some reason wanted to pace , they roll side to side , it's a horrible , tiring gait , at least for any dog i've had ......
as l b skyline said , pulling is a great exercise , dragpull chains ...... again you need to recognize tired /weak and strong ........ tired and panting or slobbering have nothing to do with each other .......
 

marke

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I appreciate all the feedback. I hate leaving her behind when I go running but I think I’ll just stick to the walks and fetch games with Daisy for now.
fetch is way worse for hd than a mile trot with you ..... ......... torque and impact at it's max ...... just saying .........
 

Dstack

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fetch is way worse for hd than a mile trot with you ..... ......... torque and impact at it's max ...... just saying .........
Thank you, Marke for your response. Our walks usually consist of both her pulling and trotting on leash. It’s not a long leash that you recommend so that is something I will try this week/weekend. She’s in great shape and healthy. Looking forward to seeing her on the long leash and if it makes a difference in her gait etc. Thanks again and will keep you posted.
 

Boxergirl

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Thank you, Marke for your response. Our walks usually consist of both her pulling and trotting on leash. It’s not a long leash that you recommend so that is something I will try this week/weekend. She’s in great shape and healthy. Looking forward to seeing her on the long leash and if it makes a difference in her gait etc. Thanks again and will keep you posted.

I only have one thing to add ... for your long line, don't use a retractable leash like a flexi. They cause many, many serious injuries to humans and dogs and they're notorious for slipping out of your hands. Long lines are readily and cheaply available at farm stores or walmart, if you don't mind shopping there. I keep a 30' and a 50' line around for various things. Retractable long lines is a subject I'm really worked up about right now. My mom just had the bottom of her pinky finger by the palm cut to the bone when her 20lb pup lunged and she grabbed the flexi rope. She also had the other dog on a leash with the handle around her wrist. Big no-no, especially for our big dogs. Dislocated and broken thumbs and de-gloved hands are common injuries with wrist wrapping. Sorry for the rant. It's not directed at anyone, just passing along some info. If anyone wants to know the correct way to hold a leash, please ask. I sent my mom step by step pictures yesterday.
 

Loverboy Skyline

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I only have one thing to add ... for your long line, don't use a retractable leash like a flexi. They cause many, many serious injuries to humans and dogs and they're notorious for slipping out of your hands. Long lines are readily and cheaply available at farm stores or walmart, if you don't mind shopping there. I keep a 30' and a 50' line around for various things. Retractable long lines is a subject I'm really worked up about right now. My mom just had the bottom of her pinky finger by the palm cut to the bone when her 20lb pup lunged and she grabbed the flexi rope. She also had the other dog on a leash with the handle around her wrist. Big no-no, especially for our big dogs. Dislocated and broken thumbs and de-gloved hands are common injuries with wrist wrapping. Sorry for the rant. It's not directed at anyone, just passing along some info. If anyone wants to know the correct way to hold a leash, please ask. I sent my mom step by step pictures yesterday.
I agree the flexi lead sucks. I think you forgot one thing. These things break! So if nothing else, it's a waste of money if your dog has any kind of strength. It might have some use for Yorkies and Chihuahuas.
 

marke

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i got one of them retractable leads also , it sounded cool , but they really are pretty worthless ...... and i would whole heartedly agree with tyler durden , if you missed it , i never run my dogs on concrete , i do have access to horse trails ...........