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Border collie

  • 04-05-2018 6:30am
    #1
    vietnam5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭


    Hi
    We have a 3 month Border Collie.How much walking should he get now.I don't want to damage his joints by walking him too much..He is so energetic.


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  • #2
    3dogs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭3dogs


    not too much at all
    difficult I know as collies are lively even at that age ( I have 2 :) ) I would suggest just a few minutes on lead walking a day. If there is a safe enough area for off lead then some more time off lead playing and practicing recalls for treats and toys. There is loads of training bits you can do with a young dog that will help them learn and keep them calm

    I highly recommend Kiko Pup for teaching trick and skills

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-qnqaajTk6bfs3UZuue6IQ


  • #3
    SillyMangoX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭SillyMangoX


    The recommended amount is 5 minutes per month of age til they reach maturity, if you find its not enough to wear him out, make sure and get the brain working too with lots of training, scavenging etc!


  • #4
    vietnam5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭vietnam5


    Hi,
    Thanks for the advice.
    So is that 5 minutes per day ,per month of age or is it 5 minutes per walking session.


  • #5
    3dogs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭3dogs


    vietnam5 wrote: »
    Hi,
    Thanks for the advice.
    So is that 5 minutes per day ,per month of age or is it 5 minutes per walking session.

    how many sessions you planning? I would go with per day and use other time for brain games and playing time.


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