Running

[Ali]

So, I have been taking my puppy on two short walks a day, about 15minutes each. She loves them. Eventually I would like to start running with her. When is it okay to start running? I know it is going to be a while. Any suggestions on how to work up to that level of intensity, or what type of exercise is okay for different ages. I do not want to work my puppy too hard too soon.

[Adina P]

For standard size doodles...it's recommended to wait until 18 months for steady jogging. Now quick sprints here and there are probably okay before that...pups sprint around all the time, but it's the steady, sustained running that their joints just can't take until they are older. Perhaps for mini's the growth plates close sooner?

[Ali]

Thank you, she is a medium goldendoodle. I am not sure if there growth plates close sooner, so I will just take your advice and wait 18 months. Does anyone know for medium doodles?