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Ok, I have a question about how much to walk Woodrow. He is now 11 weeks old. When he was about 7-8 weeks old we started with a couple of walks up and down the driveway per day. Now we have moved up to the corner of the street and back. Yesterday, we walked him to my parents house. They lived one street over.
I want Woodrow to be as healthy and happy as he can, and I know that starts with exercise so he doesn't have alot of pent up energy. My question is this - at 11 weeks, how far should I be walking him a day? I don't want to over-exert him since his legs are so short. How much per day should he be walked???
Also, I want to start letting Woodrow sleep with me at night. Up until now, he has been sleeping in his pen due to potty training and for his own safety. Is it too early? Also, if I do start now, what are some things I should be sure of? Will he wake me in the night when he has to use the bathroom, or should I set my alarm and wake up once during the middle of the night to take him out? I don't want him to use it in my bed!
Thanks in advance for the answers. I am looking forward to learning from those of you who have "grown up" bassets!
I want Woodrow to be as healthy and happy as he can, and I know that starts with exercise so he doesn't have alot of pent up energy. My question is this - at 11 weeks, how far should I be walking him a day? I don't want to over-exert him since his legs are so short. How much per day should he be walked???
Also, I want to start letting Woodrow sleep with me at night. Up until now, he has been sleeping in his pen due to potty training and for his own safety. Is it too early? Also, if I do start now, what are some things I should be sure of? Will he wake me in the night when he has to use the bathroom, or should I set my alarm and wake up once during the middle of the night to take him out? I don't want him to use it in my bed!
Thanks in advance for the answers. I am looking forward to learning from those of you who have "grown up" bassets!