We have a 20 week old mini poodle x patterdale who is DD's (10) dog.
DD has done 1 course of puppy classes with her and is starting the next stage this week. DD is so proud of what she's acheiving with her, and would eventually like to try agility. I'm very aware that it is important not to over work a young puppy, but at what age is it ok to start with basic agility?
Also, re. the "5 mins per month they've been alive" rule - Puppy has a max 20 mins at the moment of structured "walking". But we are a very active family, with an older labrador, and we'll often go out to the river / moor etc. for a play (off lead for dogs) and a picnic. This usually involves older dog playing fetch / swimming in the river and generally just running around. Is puppy ok doing this sort of exercise.....we're not actually walking, more using the outdoors as our extended garden, though inevitably puppy runs around like a loon with older dog?!
Any thoughts appreciated :)