How much Exercise?!

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Re: How much Exercise?!

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I think the guide is trying to inform rather than dictate and no need to worry too much about some rough and tumble with your dog. I would say though that our canine chiropractor (who treats one of our senior dogs for stiffness in his joints) did tell us, when we took a puppy to her for a general check over, that she often gets young dogs coming to her for issues that began through over rough play / body slamming by dogs in fun or falls including when jumping. She said that at the time they happen there may be no visible sign of any distress or damage as far as the puppy is concerned but, if the jolt or bang they have received has slightly knocked out their spinal balance or caused a mild pain, they begin to move differently putting more strain on their back or on a particular leg etc. These minor "adjustments " can lead to more significant mobility issues later in the dog's life and she was in favour of being cautious with all forms of vigorous exercise which may involve "impact" on their bodies or limbs for young puppies in their first year.
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