[DolphinGirl]

OK...I have done reading on GSD and I was wondering about people's thoughts on here. I am a new GSD puppy owner. I have had Aspen since he was 6 weeks. I know that is too early, but it doesnt seem to have a negative effect on him. He is 15 weeks this Sat.

My biggest question is.....how far should I WALK him? He has had all his shots, he has been to the dog park and has been in daycare since I brought him home. I was taking 1/4 mi walks. My vet told me at his 2nd round of shots that I can go longer, so we doubled to .5mi. Then one night he was showing lots more energy after his walk. So we ended up doing a full mile.

On Halloween, we went looking for the trick or treaters and walked 2mi at a very leisurely pace. He seemed fine. So...is that too much distance?

 

[CaseysGSD]

LOVE his ears!! and what a great name for a white German Shepherd! My pup is 19 weeks and we have been going for nightly walks of 1 mile since 14 weeks and after the 1 mile she still wants to play ball for 20 minutes. I would just watch her, if she like it, it should be ok but just make it shorter if she seems to get tired

WELCOME!

 

[DJEtzel]

Adorable pup! (and name!)

I would walk him as far as he wants to go at his own pace, but I would walk on grass or other soft surfaces to prevent wear on his bones.

Oh, and on the note of him being away from his litter too young; yes, sometimes dogs don't show any ill effects from it, but usually it's too soon to tell until they're upwards of a year old and they start displaying aggressive behaviors or around the 6 month mark when they still aren't learning bite inhibition. So, just keep your eyes open for any issues, I hope there are none!

 

[DolphinGirl]

Thanks for responding. I was kinda hoping to be able to take him on a 5K walk that I will be doing Dec. I am afraid it might be too far for him.

Thanks...The day I said something about gluing the ears....they went up and never looked back...LOL He is an awesome dog and is growing every second! I blink and he already got bigger! He will be in no comparison to my sister's new puppy (Great Dane).

Your girl is a beauty!

DJ...thanks for letting e know. I enrolled Aspen in daycare so that he was still around other pups and would learn how to act. I too hope that he shows no ill signs when he gets older. Right now he is a perfect dog and I hope that he continues being like this.

 

[Whiteshepherds]

The day I said something about gluing the ears....they went up and never looked back...LOL

Smart pup!

I'd just watch for signs of him tiring out or coming up lame as you increase the distance of his walks. If he gets lame let him rest a day or two inbetween. Like someone else mentioned, walking on grass is easier on his joints than walking him on the road.

Almost forgot, cute pup!!

 

[Lindastoof]

Cute puppy! I would continue walking him as usual. Just at his own pace, though. He should be alright, just keep watching to make sure he's alright with it.