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Biggd · 06-28-2024, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Winilyme

Terrific to hear. Have you considered purchasing a dog backpack carrier? When Rosie tires, place her in the carrier and continue on your way. You get to extend your walk to your prior distance while continuing to enjoy Rosie’s company. Also, a little additional exercise for yourself can never hurt.

I'm 70, I don't think I could extend my walk much with an additional 30 pounds on my back.
I think by fall we will be back up to 5 to 6 miles, fingers crossed.

Biggd · 01-11-2025, 08:51 PM

Just an update, fall has come and gone, and Rosie has maxed out at 3 miles on our walks, I don't dare push her any more for fear of having to carry her back, she's 30lbs, too heavy to carry very far. I tried walking her twice a day, once in the morning 3 miles, then again in the afternoon. She wasn't too energetic for that second walk, got maybe another mile out of her. She just turned 5 so I will try again in the spring.
On one of our walks, she stepped on a piece of glass and cut a pad on her foot. she limped on 2-1/2 legs most of the way back, but I did have to carry her a little when she laid down and refused to go any farther.
She still wants to chase cars, trucks, and other animals, so I have to keep her on a leash at all times because she's still pretty fast even on 3 legs.

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01-11-2025, 08:51 PM	#2
Biggd Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Waltham Ma./Meredith NH Posts: 4,433 Thanks: 2,432 Thanked 1,271 Times in 814 Posts	Just an update, fall has come and gone, and Rosie has maxed out at 3 miles on our walks, I don't dare push her any more for fear of having to carry her back, she's 30lbs, too heavy to carry very far. I tried walking her twice a day, once in the morning 3 miles, then again in the afternoon. She wasn't too energetic for that second walk, got maybe another mile out of her. She just turned 5 so I will try again in the spring. On one of our walks, she stepped on a piece of glass and cut a pad on her foot. she limped on 2-1/2 legs most of the way back, but I did have to carry her a little when she laid down and refused to go any farther. She still wants to chase cars, trucks, and other animals, so I have to keep her on a leash at all times because she's still pretty fast even on 3 legs.