how much exercise should he get

[siddlem]

Hello, I have a 5 month old "labradoodle" and need some advice on the amount of daily exercise he should get. I am more concerned with over-exercising him than under as I am about most of the time. It's very difficult as unless I leave him on his own, he will now rest unless I am in bed asleep.
How long should he be in the park for each day? Thanks Mark

[lankeela]

Up till about 8 months I would keep his exercise to short bouts of about 15 - 20 minutes max. two or three times a day. I mean by this free running/playing, without allowing him to wear himself out, i.e. no throwing balls/frisbees etc constantly, just the occasional throw to keep him amused. Lead walking should be kept to a minimum as well, as this takes far more out of them than free playing.

If he has access to a garden or field, he won't take any harm mooching about, but if he is running himself ragged then he should be restricted.

After about 8 months you can gradually increase the lead walking and free running, and after a year you should be ok to let him walk the legs off you!

Try playing hide the toy or stuff food in a playball for him to exercise his mind as well as his body.

[Dee Sa]

My adult nice is interested in owning a labradoodle, can u recommend a breeder pls ?

[Dee Sa]

sorry I meant neice !!

[siddlem]

This is where I got him from, great place

Mr Eddie Cumberland
Name of Kennel Foxisle Gundogs
Address Samuel Closes Farm
West End Road, Epworth
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 1LF

01427872272

[Snappy]

One of my labs is from Foxisle, she's stunning, best labrador i've ever had!

[siddlem]

have to agree with that, mine is fantastic!