How to walk puppy?

[lovemydog301]

I have a puppy which I'm supposed to walk twice a day for 20 minutes. This is the official guidance (5 mins per month of age, twice a day).

I'm worried about taking her for one long walk, as it might affect her hips in the long run (she's a Labrador, so prone to displasia). If I only take her for one short walk she'll destroy my house and likely put on weight.

What are others doing in this situation?

[Roweeeeena]

She'll be fine with one walk. Cut down food slightly if concerned about weight gain. Brain games in the house will prevent boredom trashing.

[AutumnDragon]

I would walk her as per usual. Don't let her off lead, don't let anyone touch her and try and stop other dogs coming up to her.

We have a stir crazy 6 month old Husky. We're his third home so we've some catching up to do with socialising - people and other dogs - so we're worried what he's going to be like when this is all over and whether we'll be able to undo the lack of socialising then.

Have you got a garden? We've found that we can play football with him for 30 minutes and it tires him more than a walk.

[GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman]

There is no scientific backing for the 5 minute 'rule' so there is no reason why you can't do one longer walk and brain games at home as well.

[adaline]

Just walk her once and do brain games with her.

You don't need to walk her twice a day at all.