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When can my puppy start treadmill training and how long is safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cane Corso | Male | unneutered | | 54 lbs

What is the best time for my puppy to bring her on treadmill? I will start from today as i have bought it for her. I am very much happy for your timely support and advices. We both me & my Roxy have very best wishes for you guys. Adeel

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on April 12th, 2018

HI Adeel! Roxy is so super cute! You can start doing some training on a treadmill now, but you will have to get her used to it. I would put a link below on a website on how to do it. The amount of time she is allowed to exercise is five minutes for every month of age, so at three months she should exercise no more than 15 minutes twice a day. If you exercise her on a treadmill that day, do not take her for a walk outside. Best of luck, I hope this helps! https://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Dog-to-Use-a-Treadmill

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

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    Published on April 12th, 2018

    Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. There may be some variation here depending on who you ask, but a board certified trainer informed me that puppies are still growing so they shouldn’t over do it when it comes to high impact sports and activities, and should only run for roughly 20 mins twice daily. Once she is done growing (around 1.5 years of age), Roxy should be able to exercise roughly 30-45 mins twice daiy max. Also pay attention to your pets signs (excessive panting, slowing down, labored breathing, etc) and know when she has had enough. I hope this helps! Take care of that fur baby.

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