Comments on: Small dog training – exercise http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:11:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: THAT MUTT: A Dog Blog » Shock collars for dog training http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-28944 THAT MUTT: A Dog Blog » Shock collars for dog training Wed, 26 May 2010 20:48:18 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-28944 [...] fostered a Pomeranian mix named Elli who was terrified of being alone in the car. Whenever I opened or closed a car door she [...] [...] fostered a Pomeranian mix named Elli who was terrified of being alone in the car. Whenever I opened or closed a car door she [...]

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-17203 Lindsay Stordahl Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:42:49 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-17203 The little guys can run surprisingly fast and for longer distances than most people think. It sounds like Eddie had a blast running with you :) Although shihtzus are generally calm dogs that are satisfied with a walk, Eddie could easily do one mile each day or as often as you are willing to take him. Try increasing that distance slowly to 1.5 miles and then 2 miles. Or, run with him to burn off extra energy and then walk home. You know your dog and his energy levels better than anyone. Just pay close attention to him and slow down when he seems tired. And I'm sure you know, but keep an eye on those paw pads, especially if he is not used to running. You will find that the extra exercise will make him a calmer and happier dog. The little guys can run surprisingly fast and for longer distances than most people think. It sounds like Eddie had a blast running with you :)

Although shihtzus are generally calm dogs that are satisfied with a walk, Eddie could easily do one mile each day or as often as you are willing to take him. Try increasing that distance slowly to 1.5 miles and then 2 miles. Or, run with him to burn off extra energy and then walk home.

You know your dog and his energy levels better than anyone. Just pay close attention to him and slow down when he seems tired. And I’m sure you know, but keep an eye on those paw pads, especially if he is not used to running.

You will find that the extra exercise will make him a calmer and happier dog.

]]> By: Cindy Weisert http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-17202 Cindy Weisert Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:18:29 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-17202 Lindsay, I've become so intrigued with running with my dogs, you wouldn't believe it. Pearl and I are up to 2.3 miles now. Bear, well, we walk a mile, as he is older and out of shape. Eddie...my Shih-Tzu, has AMAZED me! I gave him a go at running. He can EASILY run a 9:00min/mile for a good mile! I had to slow down, as he would run to death, or run ME to death! I couldn't believe it! I honestly NEVER thought I could run with a little dog. Although, Pearl is in training to become my full time year round running partner, I believe Eddie is a serious contender for becoming a regular in-town, short route runner. How would you proceed to train a little guy like Eddie? What would a realistic distance be for running him? how often? You have a wonderful blog, by the way! :) Cindy Lindsay,

I’ve become so intrigued with running with my dogs, you wouldn’t believe it. Pearl and I are up to 2.3 miles now. Bear, well, we walk a mile, as he is older and out of shape. Eddie…my Shih-Tzu, has AMAZED me! I gave him a go at running. He can EASILY run a 9:00min/mile for a good mile! I had to slow down, as he would run to death, or run ME to death! I couldn’t believe it! I honestly NEVER thought I could run with a little dog. Although, Pearl is in training to become my full time year round running partner, I believe Eddie is a serious contender for becoming a regular in-town, short route runner. How would you proceed to train a little guy like Eddie? What would a realistic distance be for running him? how often?

You have a wonderful blog, by the way! :)
Cindy

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-16904 Lindsay Stordahl Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:36:10 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-16904 Yeah, the bigger dogs are often much, much more laid back. I like how you said Biggie gets tired from guarding even though he is just standing there! Ha! But it's true, a mental workout is often better than a physical workout. Yeah, the bigger dogs are often much, much more laid back. I like how you said Biggie gets tired from guarding even though he is just standing there! Ha! But it’s true, a mental workout is often better than a physical workout.

]]> By: Biggie-Z http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-16901 Biggie-Z Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:59:40 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-16901 You are so right that sometimes little dogs need soooo much more exercise. Their energy levels are just so different! Biggie only likes to run on his own terms! He can go forever, but I don't want to load his joints too much. Luckily, giving him a chance to guard once in a while also tires him out, even though he's just standing there. You are so right that sometimes little dogs need soooo much more exercise. Their energy levels are just so different!

Biggie only likes to run on his own terms! He can go forever, but I don’t want to load his joints too much. Luckily, giving him a chance to guard once in a while also tires him out, even though he’s just standing there.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-16822 Lindsay Stordahl Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:09:45 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-16822 Thanks for checking out my blog! Glad to hear you are running with your dogs! I'm sure your younger boxer absolutely loves running. Your shihtzu might like running for short distances, but shitzus are generally fairly low energy dogs, as you know. Thanks for checking out my blog! Glad to hear you are running with your dogs! I’m sure your younger boxer absolutely loves running. Your shihtzu might like running for short distances, but shitzus are generally fairly low energy dogs, as you know.

]]> By: Cindy Weisert http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-16813 Cindy Weisert Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:57:09 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-16813 I just discovered your blog and your dog running service last evening when I was doing research on running with dogs. I'm a relatively new runner (started last November)and have never tried running with my dogs until yesterday! I have 2 Boxers and a Shih-Tzu. My first day of running with my younger Boxer went great! My older Boxer will likely have to settle for walks or very slow runs. I had never even considered running with my Shih-Tzu! He is a rescued dog, and he has NEVER enjoyed walks-he hurries home like he's never going to see it again! He is young and certainly healthy. But, run? I would have assumed he was too small! What an great service you offer! I have a lot of questions about running with dogs-I've already learned a lot right here! ~Cindy I just discovered your blog and your dog running service last evening when I was doing research on running with dogs. I’m a relatively new runner (started last November)and have never tried running with my dogs until yesterday! I have 2 Boxers and a Shih-Tzu. My first day of running with my younger Boxer went great! My older Boxer will likely have to settle for walks or very slow runs. I had never even considered running with my Shih-Tzu! He is a rescued dog, and he has NEVER enjoyed walks-he hurries home like he’s never going to see it again! He is young and certainly healthy. But, run? I would have assumed he was too small! What an great service you offer! I have a lot of questions about running with dogs-I’ve already learned a lot right here! ~Cindy

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-16812 Lindsay Stordahl Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:25:45 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-16812 Thanks! I couldn't agree more! :) Thanks! I couldn’t agree more! :)

]]> By: Ty Brown http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-16811 Ty Brown Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:17:02 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-16811 Good luck with that little'un. They're often more work than the big dogs. Good luck with that little’un. They’re often more work than the big dogs.

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2009/11/02/small-dog-training-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-16677 Lindsay Stordahl Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:12 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/?p=4638#comment-16677 Thanks so much! I love how you called the "shorties"! Ha! It's good to know you also understand the needs of little dogs. Pepper and Weederman are very lucky. Thanks so much! I love how you called the “shorties”! Ha! It’s good to know you also understand the needs of little dogs. Pepper and Weederman are very lucky.

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