Puppy walking

[Jon Rascon]

Just wanted to check with everyone and see what they did with walking their pups.

My pup is 8 months old and we have been doing two walks a day. Our walks are generally 30-40 minutes each, once in the morning and once in the evening.

He gets two visits to the dog park each week too if that helps. He usually gets about 15-25 minutes of fun play at the dog park before I notice him slowing down and I get him out of there. 

Am I overdoing it on his walks? He hasn't ever given me a sign that he's done (except at the dog park,lol).  He's 30 pounds and my vet thinks he's about topped out as far as size goes. 

Thanks!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

My dogs are almost 8 and 9 and we have always done two walks a day. We walk far longer in the cool temperatures and much less in the summer. I just pay attention to their body language. If they are lagging behind, panting a lot, or acting like they are getting tired, we go home. I don't think your schedule seems excessive!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

This seems reasonable.  Walks are great, we skip them in extreme heat - burned paws, dehydration, not fun.  Not full out running with that size dog, but a good brisk walk with a couple of slow downs for sniffing is great.