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How can I exercise my high-energy German Shepherd with no time?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 1 year old | 70 lbs

I have no time to play or take to walk my gsd so how I give him exercise?without any vet care.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 6th, 2017

As a GSD, Bruno really needs exercise twice a day at least 30-45 minutes at a time. That's because they are very high energy dogs that need lots of exercise to keep them healthy and their mind stimulated. If you have no time to play or walk Bruno, I would see about hiring a dog walked to give him that exercise. If you don't have time to play or exercise him, it may be best that you find him a home where he can get the play and daily exercise he needs, and you can get a breed of dog that's much more low maintenance in terms of exercise.

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