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Lee B · 12-30-2008, 07:20 PM

I think you could surely try jogging with him, and if he tires out, pick him up for the rest of the jog. The extra weight can't be that much, and think of it as a little extra cardio!

I would be scared to death to have him run alongside a bike ... too many "ifs". If you want to ride, put him in a backpack (frontpack?) so he gets the air and you get the exercise.

carsou · 12-30-2008, 07:39 PM

I bet it all depends on the dog when it comes to how long they will last. Juicy could def out do me lol

benb · 12-30-2008, 08:03 PM

I wouldn't recommend it at all, certainly not on a bike. That's a recipe for disaster.

As for jogging, the only way we do that is in an open field with one or more of the girls on a long (15 ft.) lead, so they get ahead and stay ahead, where they're visible and I have time to react if one of them stops or turns. Early on, I was jogging with Miss Daisy and she abruptly stopped (why not?) to smell a whatever, and I almost ran over her. Our granddaughter was running with her one day (against our orders), and Miss Daisy repeated the stop/smell maneuver. She did get run over, but luckily,not hurt.

They're so small, there's just not a lot of room for error.

Ben

Keely_momma · 12-30-2008, 08:22 PM

If your jogging/walking your dog he.she should always be on the side of you. You never let him/her in front. I lead trained keely so that may be a good start for you. If they arent in front of you and are walking by YOUR rules. There ears should be tucked back and there heads heald high and NOT to the ground. Otherwise stopping and almost getting run over can be an issue. Have you ever watched the dog whisperer? Cesar will give you alot of good tips if you catch a episode that tells you how to walk your dog properly

I have found his shows to be a great help as i have been training keely. And Casey (Neighbors gsd) NEVER pulls on the leash while walking now. She is also lead trained thanks to cesar millan

benb · 12-30-2008, 09:33 PM

Keely_momma, you're right. if you want your dog to jog with you, train them to do it right.

We're terrible in he training department. we went through basic training with Miss Daisy (she was our first ever dog) and she learned to walk/heel, but when we did go for walks, we decided that the walk was for her, not for us, and she took so much pleasure exploring her environment and we in watching her, that we never enforced the proper walking methods. We weren't going anywhere, anyway. Who cares if we stop to smell a hydrant here or there?

My sister-in-law thinks we're nuts - when she goes for a walk, she's going going going, and our pups hold her up. But I don't know. We meander. Up the street, around the yard, through life. The pups have us trained, I guess, not the other way around. But I'm OK with that; I see a lot more of our neighborhood than I ever did before, and if I happen to know where the trees most likely to harbor squirrels are, that could be a valuable skill someday.

Ben

Keely_momma · 12-30-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by benb

Keely_momma, you're right. if you want your dog to jog with you, train them to do it right.

We're terrible in he training department. we went through basic training with Miss Daisy (she was our first ever dog) and she learned to walk/heel, but when we did go for walks, we decided that the walk was for her, not for us, and she took so much pleasure exploring her environment and we in watching her, that we never enforced the proper walking methods. We weren't going anywhere, anyway. Who cares if we stop to smell a hydrant here or there?

My sister-in-law thinks we're nuts - when she goes for a walk, she's going going going, and our pups hold her up. But I don't know. We meander. Up the street, around the yard, through life. The pups have us trained, I guess, not the other way around. But I'm OK with that; I see a lot more of our neighborhood than I ever did before, and if I happen to know where the trees most likely to harbor squirrels are, that could be a valuable skill someday.

Ben

Oh you are right too. I take keely on our special walks , And thats a time where she has all the freedom she can have (Ussually through the trails in the woods or on a open feild) And she knows the command "okay go" And she knows that she can walk freely and explore. But i find it to risky while walking/jogging on the street because of cars (I live in a very small area with very few cars but its still a safety issue.) But on the daily walks and joggs she has to be very proper about it. I love how cesar explains the "Head held high, ears back, going with the flow" method. Because you have so much more control when the dog/s are on the side of you rather then in front of you.And that is particuraly good for jogging and burning off the energy fast. But i am definatly against bike riding with such small dogs.Waaaaay too risky. Even though i would LOVE to be able to take keely and go for a bike ride

Deegan's mom · 12-31-2008, 08:19 AM

Like I stated before I was always too afraid to do the bike ride thing, and never will. But for the jogging I think I might start that on nice days... I'll just be running in the park along the walking trails so there's no worry about cars. But I will work his tolerance up by doing intervals...just like I learned. And I'm gonna try and find that episode with Cesar teaching the method that Keely's momma talked about.

JoeyP · 12-31-2008, 09:36 AM

Hehe ... I run with my little guys down to the garbage shoot
every morning to throw out the "poopie"
A word they know ... and look forward to hearing every morning
They love running with me
They're only 3 months old so they can't run very far but an older orkie should be fine

marycrank83 · 12-31-2008, 10:00 AM

My husband jogs with our yorkie 3 mornings per week and he loves it - my husband that is.... no really they both do. It is a big joke around our neighborhood because when it is chilly he jogs Ollie with a sweater on him and doesnt feel very manly about it...

chloesMama · 12-31-2008, 10:10 AM

Chloe likes to jog more than I do...well actually they both love to RUN .. I'm not much of a jogger but we do go for about an hour or so at night with a little jogging and some walking. But like I said I'm not a great jogger so I really don't tire either of them out as much as they do me

bildio · 12-31-2008, 10:40 AM

Does size matter, for jogging that is? Is there a lower weight limit?

LilMissy · 12-31-2008, 10:54 AM

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Does size matter, for jogging that is? Is there a lower weight limit?

This is what I'm wondering too. Missy isn't growing very fast. If she ends up being a tiny, will she still be able to run with me?

luvfla · 12-31-2008, 10:57 AM

What is this 'jogging' thing you you speak of??? Is that the thing they do when it's dinner time?

Deegan's mom · 12-31-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

This is what I'm wondering too. Missy isn't growing very fast. If she ends up being a tiny, will she still be able to run with me?

I guess it will depend on their individual engery levels and whether or not their little legs can keep up with you.

chloesMama · 12-31-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by LilMissy

This is what I'm wondering too. Missy isn't growing very fast. If she ends up being a tiny, will she still be able to run with me?

I think she will. Chloe is 2.5 lbs. and not getting any bigger and she out runs me

BUt like i said I'm more of a jog...stop...jog...stop kind of person. She is full of energy, but if I was a real runner i would maybe take a back type carrier incase she needed a break.

12-30-2008, 07:39 PM	#17
carsou Owned By Juicy ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 1,843	I bet it all depends on the dog when it comes to how long they will last. Juicy could def out do me lol __________________ Carlene; Mommy to a beautiful Little Furry Princess, Juicy.

12-30-2008, 09:33 PM	#20
benb Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester ny Posts: 15	Keely_momma, you're right. if you want your dog to jog with you, train them to do it right. We're terrible in he training department. we went through basic training with Miss Daisy (she was our first ever dog) and she learned to walk/heel, but when we did go for walks, we decided that the walk was for her, not for us, and she took so much pleasure exploring her environment and we in watching her, that we never enforced the proper walking methods. We weren't going anywhere, anyway. Who cares if we stop to smell a hydrant here or there? My sister-in-law thinks we're nuts - when she goes for a walk, she's going going going, and our pups hold her up. But I don't know. We meander. Up the street, around the yard, through life. The pups have us trained, I guess, not the other way around. But I'm OK with that; I see a lot more of our neighborhood than I ever did before, and if I happen to know where the trees most likely to harbor squirrels are, that could be a valuable skill someday. Ben Last edited by benb; 12-30-2008 at 09:35 PM.

12-31-2008, 08:19 AM	#22
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Like I stated before I was always too afraid to do the bike ride thing, and never will. But for the jogging I think I might start that on nice days... I'll just be running in the park along the walking trails so there's no worry about cars. But I will work his tolerance up by doing intervals...just like I learned. And I'm gonna try and find that episode with Cesar teaching the method that Keely's momma talked about. __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

12-31-2008, 09:36 AM	#23
JoeyP YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Miami, FL,USA Posts: 1,005	Hehe ... I run with my little guys down to the garbage shoot every morning to throw out the "poopie" A word they know ... and look forward to hearing every morning They love running with me They're only 3 months old so they can't run very far but an older orkie should be fine __________________ Mike and Zach's Dadd

12-31-2008, 10:10 AM	#25
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	Chloe likes to jog more than I do...well actually they both love to RUN .. I'm not much of a jogger but we do go for about an hour or so at night with a little jogging and some walking. But like I said I'm not a great jogger so I really don't tire either of them out as much as they do me __________________ *Chloe & Sydney*

12-30-2008, 07:20 PM	#16
Lee B YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 735	I think you could surely try jogging with him, and if he tires out, pick him up for the rest of the jog. The extra weight can't be that much, and think of it as a little extra cardio! I would be scared to death to have him run alongside a bike ... too many "ifs". If you want to ride, put him in a backpack (frontpack?) so he gets the air and you get the exercise.

12-30-2008, 08:03 PM	#18
benb Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester ny Posts: 15	I wouldn't recommend it at all, certainly not on a bike. That's a recipe for disaster. As for jogging, the only way we do that is in an open field with one or more of the girls on a long (15 ft.) lead, so they get ahead and stay ahead, where they're visible and I have time to react if one of them stops or turns. Early on, I was jogging with Miss Daisy and she abruptly stopped (why not?) to smell a whatever, and I almost ran over her. Our granddaughter was running with her one day (against our orders), and Miss Daisy repeated the stop/smell maneuver. She did get run over, but luckily,not hurt. They're so small, there's just not a lot of room for error. Ben

12-30-2008, 08:22 PM	#19
Keely_momma No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 392	If your jogging/walking your dog he.she should always be on the side of you. You never let him/her in front. I lead trained keely so that may be a good start for you. If they arent in front of you and are walking by YOUR rules. There ears should be tucked back and there heads heald high and NOT to the ground. Otherwise stopping and almost getting run over can be an issue. Have you ever watched the dog whisperer? Cesar will give you alot of good tips if you catch a episode that tells you how to walk your dog properly I have found his shows to be a great help as i have been training keely. And Casey (Neighbors gsd) NEVER pulls on the leash while walking now. She is also lead trained thanks to cesar millan

12-31-2008, 10:00 AM	#24
marycrank83 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 255	My husband jogs with our yorkie 3 mornings per week and he loves it - my husband that is.... no really they both do. It is a big joke around our neighborhood because when it is chilly he jogs Ollie with a sweater on him and doesnt feel very manly about it...

12-31-2008, 10:40 AM	#26
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,536	Does size matter, for jogging that is? Is there a lower weight limit? __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)*

12-31-2008, 10:57 AM	#28
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	What is this 'jogging' thing you you speak of??? Is that the thing they do when it's dinner time?