Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Forum:
EXERCISING WITH MY WHEATEN

I have a one-year old male wheaten, and I love for him to go running with me. I usually run close to three miles in approximately thirty minutes (sometimes in heat and humidity). How can I know if Im pushing him too hard--considering his age and the fact that his coat is so thick. I know the exercise is good for him, but I dont want to hurt him. Any ideas out there?

How does your dog act? He will let you know faster than anything else. When you finish does he bury himself in the water bowl, is he completely wiped out or does he get a drink and then rest for awhile and bounce right back? Wheatens dont particularly like the heat and humidity so I would be careful during those times but otherwise watch and read your dog. They love the exercise and like human if they work up to the distance and respond well to the workout keep going.