rhiannasmom
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We are new cav owners and I have done *loads* of research since becoming interested in this breed, but I haven't gotten a clear answer on how much exericise is appropriate for cavs. I guess the predisposition to MVA has me worried about working my puppy's cardio system too much. So far as we know, she is a healthy 7-month beauty. She has a tendancy to be obsessive over 'hunting' things... butterflies, shadows and the laser pointer light. She will really run herself ragged tracking these things down, if we let her. I worry about her when she's been running too much... she pants like she can't catch her breath.
We take her on a good 15-minute walk in the morning and my kids, hubby and I give her plenty of play during the day. She takes frequent short trips outside in the back yard, but spends most of the day inside. (It's too cold and wet to go outside much right now!) I'd love to train her to run along with me as I ride my bike, but I'm afraid that would be too much for her.
Any advice??? And how do you know when your dog has been overexerted?
Thanks!
Melissa
We take her on a good 15-minute walk in the morning and my kids, hubby and I give her plenty of play during the day. She takes frequent short trips outside in the back yard, but spends most of the day inside. (It's too cold and wet to go outside much right now!) I'd love to train her to run along with me as I ride my bike, but I'm afraid that would be too much for her.
Any advice??? And how do you know when your dog has been overexerted?
Thanks!
Melissa