-please help- How old should a puppy be before...

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by k9krazee
Finn's mom, I did read that thing too about 5 minutes per month old, I don't remember where though.

I know, I swear it was something like walk them for five minutes for every week of their age or something like that......or for every month or something. I dunno! Maybe someone in here will remember the formula. Or have a site that actually states that.

[Toby's my baby]

Thanks everybody!! I will start walking her, up our drive way, its about 1/4, but I will watch her, to make sure she isnt limping or doesnt get tired. Thanks so much for your advice!

[finn's mom]

And, I meant to say this the other day, but, problems in joint and bone growth won't necessarily be immediately visible if the dog is overworked. Know what I mean? Sure, if you see her limping, that's obviously a sign of something amiss. But, she may not limp, even if it's something that is detrimental to her development. Good grief, does that make sense? It's why I didn't post it earlier, cuz I didn't know how to word what I was trying to say.