Re: EXERCISING TO HARD?

In Reply to: EXERCISING TO HARD?
Category:   General Training
Posted by:  Emma
Posted on:  May 31, 2002 at 09:38:42

: My JKR is 5/6 years old, and I have started jogging and I take her (Geddy) and a ball along with me. There is only on stetch of road and the rest is along a caravan park and the beach. I jog approx. 2/3 miles and we play ball along the way. She is very tired when we finish, but seems very contented and settled for the evening. But what is concerning me is that whilst jogging along the stretch of road a man slowed down in his car and said that I was killing the dog if I carry on like that and I should be reported to the RSPCA. I am very stressed about his comments, and am very concerned that I am pushing my dog to hard. Very worried owner. Please help!

Response:

Hi Emma,

If Geddy is in good health and able to comfortably tolerate the distance, then you should feel free to have her accompany you on your jogs. That being said, any limping or signs of heat exhaustion should be addressed immediately.

This advice goes for all of our Forum joggers/runners -- do not assume that your terrier can, or should, keep up with you. A dog is more likely to suffer from heat exhaustion and muscle strain then a human. The JRT is a hardy breed but it is not "designed" for long distance running. :-)