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How to start my German Shepherd running and how much is healthy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old

1 yr 11 mnth gsd goes on walk in evening for 15 to 30 minutes now from tomorrow i am starting his running in ground so how I should start his running how much i should make him run on firstbday an dhow i should gradually increase please and how much time he should run in a day and is good for his health?

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Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2017

Hello I would condition Bruno for running just like you would a person. Start slowing (1 mile or less/day) and then increase weekly. His muscles and cardiovascular system needs to condition slowly just like humans need to condition slowly. I would use the same training plan that a beginner runner would use and you should be fine. Best wishes to you and Bruno. Thanks for using Pet Coach!

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