Be careful not to over-exercise your puppy

As a general rule, most pups should have five minutes of exercise per each month of their age, twice a day. So if your puppy is four months old, two 20-minute walks a day should be about right.

This doesn’t have to be a fast walk – you’re pup will get a lot of mental stimulation from just exploring. Either way, it’s important to exercise at your puppy’s pace – have fun but watch out for signs of tiredness.

Before taking your dog outside for a walk it’s crucial that they’re fully vaccinated. Vaccinations ensure your pup is safe from common canine infections that can be picked up from contact with unvaccinated dogs.

Puppies usually have their first vaccination at around eight weeks old, followed by another vaccination 2-4 weeks later to make sure they’re fully protected. Until your pup is fully vaccinated they’ll need plenty of exercise in short bursts, playing in a garden or a safe area at home.

Play and training is exercise too

We all know that dogs love a walk, but for young dogs the simple act of playing is a hugely important part of their exercise regime too, particularly in very young pups.

Whether it’s chasing a ball or wrestling with a toy in the home, playing in the garden or interaction with their owner, I always recommend that playtime, training and brain games are included as important aspects of a puppy’s exercise and development.

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