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What should I expect from my 8-week-old German Shepherd?

You should expect your 8-week-old German Shepherd puppy to feel stressed and uncertain. They may seem timid and unsure of their surroundings. They might cry, whine, and not want your attention. It’s your job to train them and provide a routine that gives them confidence and puts them at ease.

How long should you walk an 8-week-old puppy?

A good rule of thumb for your pup is to aim for around 5 minutes of exercise per month of age until they are fully grown. So, if you bring them home at 8 weeks, you want to limit play time to 20 minutes – ideally 10 minutes, twice a day.

How much exercise does a 2 month old German Shepherd need?

As a rule of thumb, puppies will need five minutes of formal exercise (such as walkies) for every month of their age. These walks should be opportunities to explore their environment, work on training and good behaviour outdoors, and socialise with other people and dogs in a controlled manner.

How many walks a day does a German Shepherd puppy need?

As a rule of thumb, don’t exceed 5 minutes for each month of the puppy’s age of acceptable exercise no more than twice a day. For instance, 15 minutes of exercise twice a day is ideal for a 3-month-old puppy, while 20 minutes twice a day is ideal for a 4-month-old puppy.

How long should I walk my German Shepherd puppy?

German Shepherd puppies should stick to only five minutes of continuous, on-leash leisurely walking at a time based on their age in months. So, an 8-week-old puppy can walk for 10 minutes at a time on a leash while a 6-month-old can walk on leash 30 minutes at a time.

What happens if I walk my puppy too much?

Your puppy needs exercise, but walking too much can be harmful for growing dogs. Too much exercise, or “forced exercise,” can overtire your puppy and potentially damage developing joints. When your puppy is fully grown, between 8-12 months old, you’ll be able to take much longer walks together.

How much should I walk my German Shepherd puppy?

When can you start walking a German Shepherd puppy?

When Should I Start Walking My German Shepherd Puppy? You should start walking your German Shepherd puppy at 8 weeks of age. Begin with only 10 minutes of continuous walking at a slow and relaxed pace. Add on 5 minutes of walking for each month your pup is old.

When should I start walking my German Shepherd puppy?

How long should I Walk my German Shepherd puppy each day?

As a new German Shepherd puppy owner, you may wonder “how long they should I walk my German Shepherd puppy each day?” Unfortunately, there is no exact answer. The American Kennel Club UK recommends two exercise sessions of 5 minutes per month of age during puppyhood. When Allie was a puppy, I found short walks multiple times a day worked well.

What should I do with my 8 week old German Shepherd puppy?

A good rule of thumb for an eight week old German Shepherd puppy. Because puppies are growing, it’s important that you exercise them correctly. I’ve always given my puppies five minutes of exercise multiple times a day. For example, twice in the morning, early and late afternoon.

How long should you walk a 2 month old puppy?

Because puppies are growing, it’s important that you exercise them correctly. The general rule of thumb for puppies is no more than five minutes of forced exercise per month of age. This means that a two-month-old puppy should not be walked for more than ten minutes at a time.

How long does it take to socialize a German Shepherd puppy?

Puppies of all breeds have a critical socialization window that closes at 12 to 16 weeks of life, and your GSD puppy is no exception. In fact, for GSDs, who by nature are protective guardians, socialization is extra important so that your puppy learns which strangers are friendly and not a threat.