Re: [PyrNet-L] physical activity

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

On 3 May 00, at 13:58, Sherri Artz wrote:

> I am pushing her too much?  At what age can I begin
> running with her, only a mile or two and I run very slow due to the
> altitude.  

My baby is 15 weeks and today we went for a slow walk around the 
plaza in town.  I waited a bit too long and it was warm.  It was also 
pyr nap time, so he was not too pleased. Parvo has been so bad here 
this spring that I have waited to get him out to socialize. The plaza 
is relatively safe to take wee pups. We are at 7000 ft elevation. Any 
strenuous exercise, such as running is best left until after 18 
months.  Up until that time bone and joint growth is so crucial, I 
don't even let mine jump in or out of a vehicle.  Those lovely 
morning walks are fun and pace the walk to the pups stamina.  
Everything I've read says activities such as jogging, biking and 
carting should not be started until they have passed that important 
bone growth.  BTW, tonight my baby is bouncing around, lively as 
ever.


Judith
jsmiller@newmex.com
Taos, New Mexico
http://home.flash.net/~pyrs/judy/judy.htm