Jogging
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If you're a jogger, you may enjoy sharing that activity with your puppy. Many high-energy puppies would love to run with you, but you should wait until their bones are mature before starting any strenuous running activity with them. If you begin this athletic activity too early, your puppy could sustain injuries. Talk with your veterinarian to see if your puppy is a good candidate for jogging. She will need to be healthy, sound, and preferably not a flat-nosed breed, because they often have breathing difficulties. When you do start, start slowly. Train your dog to run short distances, and gradually work up to longer ones. Always carry water with you for her to drink, keep a close eye for signs of overexertion and heatstroke, and be careful of the ground that you run on. It's hotter for a dog to run on asphalt because she doesn't have shoes to protect her feet. Check her paw pads regularly for cuts or scrapes. Until your puppy is mature enough to jog with you, train her to behave politely on leash and work on your socialization exercises. These will help you later, when she's ready to become your jogging partner.
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