This is because you are exerting half the energy your dog is, and it may be difficult for you to gauge the dog s effort. It may also be difficult for the dog to run at a comfortable pace. Consider your dog s age, size, health, breed and fitness level. If Spot is a couch potato, perhaps embarking on a 2-hour excursion isn t a wise idea. Breed and temperament Breed is important to consider because of the way bones mature in young dogs.
Several breeds are prone to congenital hip problems.
Starting dogs running too early in life may aggravate or accelerate this problem. As a general rule, wait until your dog is at least 9 months old before bringing him out to skate with you. Needless to say, a Dashound won t run as far or as fast as a Rottweiler. Age Young puppies probably don t have the attention span to complete a long excursion. For the dog, their sensitive foot pads have to adapt to the terrain.