Puppy Exercise
by Ali
Reply From Pauline - Web Owner Like adult dogs, Cocker pup need exercise too, but it's best if exercise is kept to a minimum for young puppies whilst their bones are still soft. Care needs to be taken not to overwalk puppies so I recommend that you gradually work up to taking him for longer walks. Until your puppy has been fully inocculated, it's very important that he's not put down on the ground where other (unvaccinated) dogs have been. Play it safe and keep him at home until your vet gives the OK to go outside. Puppies that are not yet vaccinated will usually get enough exercise during play, socialization, and training - indoors and in your own garden or yard. When you get the green light, a gentle, 10 minute walk, twice each day should be sufficient. Don't forget to continue with the training and play sessions. When your puppy reaches about 5 months old, you should be able to increase his walks to 15 minutes daily (or twice each day) - add a couple of minutes onto the walk each week until your puppy can easily handle 60 minutes. Don't forget to teach him to fetch so that you can throw a ball or a frisbee - this will give him all the aerobic exercise he needs! For healthy adult Cocker Spaniels, I'd recommend at least a one hour walk each day - come rain or shine! More if he wants it (and you're up for it!). Alternatively, if you can only spare one hour each day, it would be much better if you could split that into two half-hours - one in the morning and one in the afternoon or a little later. We wish you lots of long and happy walks with your Cocker Spaniel puppy! Cocker Spaniel Questions And Answers Return to About Cocker Spaniels - Homepage
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