To Early for long walks and or Runs?

[cadman]

Hello, new member, and rott owner.
hes 9 months old and was trained very well from his previous owners, sit, lay, stay, potty trained, and dosent mind at all being in has cage, Previous owners are getting older and couldnt find time for him anymore, anyway now hes mine and getting the attention he needs. So, is 9 months to young for him to run along side my pedal bike, or should he still be going on short walks? also, he wants to pull me down the street instead of walking next to me, ive been holding him back with his choker and he is getting better, but wondering if there is better method?

Any tips will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris.

[TrishB]

Hi and welcome to the wonderful would of Rottweiler ownership! You've come to the right place.

Yes, 9 months is too young for road work beside a bike. Walk him at a moderate pace, if he looks like he's getting hot, take a break and take him home. If it's hot where you are, bring water on your walks with you. Our breed is prone to heat exhaustion.

As for the pulling on the lead, they shouldn't pull on a choker. The idea is that you can give them a correction so that they don't pull. So what I'd recommend is that you find an obedience class to take him to. Not only will it only improve his training (it's a life long thing), it will also help to increase the bond between you and your new dog!

Congratulations on your new pup and keep reading here! You'll find lots of great information and support.

[cadman]

thank you,
he dosent constatly pull on the lead, like i typed before, he just likes to go ahead of me again shorlty after being corrected. It may be cuz his his walk is faster than mine ? Or should he slow to my pace?
Also, what would be a good age (ballpark) to run him next to my bike. Ive read a year.

Chris.

[Patty1231]

I was advised to wait until 2 years of age before heaving exercise.

[TrishB]

Originally Posted by cadman

thank you,
he dosent constatly pull on the lead, like i typed before, he just likes to go ahead of me again shorlty after being corrected. It may be cuz his his walk is faster than mine ? Or should he slow to my pace?
Also, what would be a good age (ballpark) to run him next to my bike. Ive read a year.

Chris.

He should walk beside you, with his shoulder even with your knee. Obedience classes will teach both of you and make your walks that much more enjoyable.

Personally, I wouldn't road work a dog until they were two years old. Our breed is a very slow maturing breed. So earlier work could potentially damage growing joints. There's no rush - take your time. Our dogs don't mature fully until they're 4 anyway.

Even then, it has to be a slow introduction. Roads have potential dangers like broken glass, sewer grates, cars, careless drivers, people stepping in front of you, loose dogs, etc. So I wouldn't bike with your dog until your obedience training is up to par. You need to be sure that your dog is aware of what you need him to do. A young, inexperienced dog with little obedience training would be an accident waiting to happen.

In the meantime - find an obedience school - you'll be glad you did.

[damp]

Originally Posted by cadman

Or should he slow to my pace?

Also, what would be a good age (ballpark) to run him next to my bike.

Chris.

It’s the dog following you, and not the opposite.

Here is a good link http://siriusdog.com/articles/ausdauerprufung-ad.htm
to learn about condition your dog for running and bicycling (even you don’t go for an AD)