Teaching Dog to Jog along

[Guest Anonymous]

I just started walking a one year old terrier and I want to teach him to jog along with me as I run. However, right now when you try to run with him when he gets tired he just lays down. Are there any tricks I should use, should I gradually build up, or what sort of motivation would help him? Thanks!

[imported_Kat]

well he is still a young pup so take it easy with him and build up from a walk to a power walk to a trot to a gentle jog. His bones will still be developing so you would be advised to avoid any prolonged stress on his bones. A walk is much better for a young dog than a power jog is. What breed actually is he?

[hb1]

Along the same lines as this....at what age do you think it's good to start jogging with a dog. Dog breed...say "Boxer/Chow/Rottie/GSD/Lab" mix. hehehe In other words, what will be a considered a med/large dog. We are estimating him to be between 60 to 75 lbs. He's nearly 14 weeks old so I know this will be many months in coming. But by summer of 2005 will it be possible to jog short distances with him? I have read that over excersizing a puppy (as with anything I would imagine) can be very bad. I have never personally jogged with a dog as I hate to run or jog :oops: But my hubby runs/jogs once or twice a day. I'm training Soldier to walk to the left beliving hubby will jog agaist traffic so Hubby would be between on coming cars and Soldier (I don't forsee him running on a road without sidewalks...if anyone was wondering) :Dog_run: But those of you who jog with your dogs now, I would enjoy reading your replies/advice and comments :D Thanks

[Kerislc]

I love taking my dog for a brisk walk/jog. He is 7 months and does great, but we don't go too far.

In Scout's training class, our trainer gave some very good advice. She said that you have to be fun to walk with. Talk to your dog, pat your let, and be encouraging. This works great for my dog. I never had a problem with pulling on the leash, I just couldn't get him to keep up. Not because he was tired, but because he was easily distracted. Carry treats and if your dog is doing well, pop a trear in his mouth. Make it fun!

Good luck!