Just curious as to what the appropriate age is to really exercise your standard poodle in a disciplined manner...
Mochi is 6 months now and very dainty at about 25lbs (21"). I've noticed she has a really athletic personality. Loves to run/chase/play tag. Her muscles are not yet fully developed and I can really feel her bony hips under her coat. I'd like to start exercising to build muscle tone, but not sure if she's still too young.
It's also very hot and humid in HK in the summers - dogs can easily overheat (so can people). So I've thought about getting her to swim for exercise too. She's never been swimming before, although I took her to the beach for the first time last week and she seemed pretty reluctant to even set foot in the very shallow end. How do I warm my puppy up to the idea of swimming?
Mochi is 6 months now and very dainty at about 25lbs (21"). I've noticed she has a really athletic personality. Loves to run/chase/play tag. Her muscles are not yet fully developed and I can really feel her bony hips under her coat. I'd like to start exercising to build muscle tone, but not sure if she's still too young.
It's also very hot and humid in HK in the summers - dogs can easily overheat (so can people). So I've thought about getting her to swim for exercise too. She's never been swimming before, although I took her to the beach for the first time last week and she seemed pretty reluctant to even set foot in the very shallow end. How do I warm my puppy up to the idea of swimming?