Comments on: German Shepherd Dogs For Running?

By: AJ Snedeker

AJ Snedeker — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:33:07 +0000

I have a 4 year old GSD, she and I run about 2 miles a day. I have to say she run’s right at my side without a leash and absolutely loves every min. of it. I do run along side a river so when she gets hot she can jump in and cool off. I recommend anyone who runs there GSD that they do it in a area were she can get wet! After a good run she loves to cool off and play in the water, great way to exercise your GSD as well as bound with them. I have a feeling my GSD was cross bread with a fish!Lol

By: Sumit @ Long Dog Leads

Sumit @ Long Dog Leads — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:33:53 +0000

It’s so amazing how you take good care of dogs. I currently have a chihuahua, which i’m taking care of for my friend and I usually take him to a local park and spend at least an 1 hour walking around and training him. I do use nylon leash as it has very good grip and it’s very easy to stop him from walking or running far.
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By: Wayne Blankenship

Wayne Blankenship — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:26:35 +0000

Since I have osteoarthritis in my knees, running is definitely out. I got lucky to get a 7 month old GSD female from the local shelter 3 years ago. She’s been my walking companion ever since. I tried having her ‘heel’ along with me when I go out on the Mountain Bike and she loves it! I have a 15′ leash I made from 1″ nylon webbing (the kind you can get at REI or an outdoors/camping store). She’s pretty good, even if she sees a cat as we go along.

You wouldn’t want to ride along day dreaming, though. I’m always looking around, just in case a dog might run out of a yard (which has happened). Unless we’re out in the country where cars aren’t zipping by, she’s always on the lead. All healthy GSD’s need to have some mileage at that good German Shepherd trot they’re famous for each week. Just playing at the dog park, a big back yard or good walks just aren’t enough for these strong, athletic companions of ours!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:07:34 +0000

I run at least 4-5 times a week on only up to 3 miles but I bring my German Shepherd with me every time. He loves to go for a run and stays right by my side. He almost does better on a run than just a walk. Louie my German Shepherd wakes me up every morning barking at me till I put my running shoes on. I think German Shepherds make great running partners. Just wait to start running with them till they are a 15 months old. That is usually when their bones are more matured. Also very important!!! Do not feed them before or after you run or exercise them to prevent bloat. Wait an hour ( I wait 2 hours to be safe) before they run and after they run to let them eat.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:53:44 +0000

My 4 year old GSD and I run about 5 miles a day. However, if the temperature is over 60 she overheats easily. We run next to a creek so she can jump in when it’s hot. We also run on grass most of the way to save her and my joints. She is of leash when we are away from people and recalls even when she sees a deer.

By: Dustin

Dustin — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:53:16 +0000

Hi there,

I just wanted to say that I’ve read tons of your posts, and I can’t get enough! Don’t ask me why, but I love reading blogs, and yours is one that I keep looking at for updates! Keeps the posts coming. BTW, all of your dogs are adorable and it’s great to see that you exercise them so much! Here in Canada I take my girl out for runs all of the time in the Summer, but in the Winter we both hibernate…hoping we’ll get out soon, even in the cold. I’m missing our runs! Anyways, love the blog!

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:40:40 +0000

I love German Shepherds! But I don’t think The Black Dog would be happy with sharing her spot in the limelight. Hope your lameness gets better soon.