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Anthony8858 · 01-11-2013, 01:02 PM

When I play fetch with Kira, I give her tennis ball a good throw to about 200-300 feet out. Kira will pursue at FULL SPEED, get the ball and trot back. I do this numerous times during our play session.

Is this type of exercise good for her hips, or would it be considered wear and tear?

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Anthony8858 Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,702	Is a full-speed sprint good for the hips? When I play fetch with Kira, I give her tennis ball a good throw to about 200-300 feet out. Kira will pursue at FULL SPEED, get the ball and trot back. I do this numerous times during our play session. Is this type of exercise good for her hips, or would it be considered wear and tear?