I give my 4 month old springer 2 x 20 minute walks a day, but when we get back home she still wants to run around the garden

by Debbie
(Horbury)

Jenna at 8 weeks old

I have a 4 month old springer spaniel who is currently walked twice a day for about 20 mins at a time, but when we get back home she either runs around the house or around the garden for quite a while longer and doesn't tire easily.

Should I increase the amount of time I walk her?

from anna@love-springer-spaniels.com

Welcome to the world of springer spaniels and their never ending source of energy!!!! I can take my 5 yr old for a 10 mile run and he still wants more;-)

I would suggest you add in 4 to 6 sessions of 10 to 15 min training sessions throughout the day, as that would focus her energy, and of course play time as that will increase the bond between you and tire her out.

I would avod increasing the walks themselves as Springer Spaniels who are walked too much too young can damage their bones.

For now stick to what you are doing and add in structured training and play time to tire her out. Oh and good luck

Return to Love Springer Spaniels FAQs
Return to Love Springer Spaniels Homepage

Comments for
I give my 4 month old springer 2 x 20 minute walks a day, but when we get back home she still wants to run around the garden

Average Rating

Click here to add your own comments

Jul 23, 2010
Rating
train whilst on walk
by: Anonymous

Hi our little pup is just over twelve weeks now and much like your own has the energy of a duracel bunny! I find finding a shaded spot when half way through our walk and doing some training is always good; that way you're out of the house, they learn to listen with distractions and uses SOME of their energy. Also I find socialization very good, my boy is usually straight into bed after meeting some new friends (ever felt tired having to entertain your own friends for any length of time?) or even after going to a new place. My pup went to the beach on sunday, we drove so no walking and then played as though we would in the garden so hopefully not too much for his hips. By the time we were home and washed him (he'd bought half the beach home with him) he was ready for a long nap!!

Hope this helps! :)

Apr 19, 2010
Rating
Run doggy run
by: Anonymous

My 3 year old springer spaniel gets to run off the lead daily. If he isn't "run" he is a handful. We play ball and after 12 -15 long retrieves he tired enough. I use a ball thrower. A walk on a led isn't enough for him.

Apr 18, 2010
Rating
4-month springer
by: Estie

Ha!! Send her to my house!! I'll keep her - she's soooo cute!!

Sammy (5 yrs), wants to do that after we've walked 40 minutes! He goes and goes and goes, then all of a sudden, he's had it, and lays down to sleep!

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How?
Simply click here to return to Springer Spaniels FAQs

Welcome

Springer FAQs Springer Chat Springer News Protecting your Springer

Types of Springer

English Springer Spaniel Welsh Springer Spaniel Brittany Spaniel Springer Spaniel Mixes

Getting a Springer

Choosing a Springer Springer Breeders Springer Rescue Rescue a Springer Springer Puppies ESS Puppies Springer Names Breeding Springers Springer Essentials

Pictures and Videos

Springer Pictures Springer Videos

Feeding Your Springer

Springer Diet Springer Dog Food

Caring for your Springer

Ask a Vet Springer Rage Springer Grooming Springer Health Springer Top Tips

Springer Training

Puppy Training Springer Training Springer Exercise The Springer Pack Springers and Kids Behavioural Problems

[?] Subscribe To This Site