jogging with my dog ...

Here' a great group for dogs and exercise etc. I know there is a least one thread about running/jogging with pups.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/8864-fit-for-the-dogs

How fun! My dog is not small (70 lbs pit), but I'm so slow that he walks beside me as I huff and puff down the road LOL I wish he would run and wear himself out, so I'm sure your dog will benefit where my dog cannot (yet!)

May be wrong but 9 months may be too young. Give your vet a ring to check.

full disclosure: I didn't read any other comments.

When my Akita (LARGE breed) was a puppy, he needed to take frequent breaks. He would literally just lay down. At 9 mos, your puppy may be closer to full grown than mine was when he needed a mid-walk nap. Be patient if your little dog needs to build up a little stamina!

7 month old corgi owner, he runs like an idiot. I don't "RUN" with him because I'm slow as hell, 4mph is as fast as I can 'run'. and it isn't for very long, I can only do bursts of speed. he jumps in front of me mid-pace though and i trip over him. I think he thinks it is funny, it probably is

Yes, I have a Chihuahua/Rat Terrier mix, a mutt, and a Jack Russell Terrier that I take running. Just like humans, they need to build up to mileage. Start with 1/4 or 1/2 mile and go from there. Check pads of paws too for any irritation. My dogs go for a group walk daily (about 30 minutes), and then I take them each for 1 mile run separately on some days. Good luck & keep your four legged friend safe and sound!

I agree. I had a chihuahua and she could literally only go around the block, then we had to plan on carrying her.

If you do start small. Don't take the dog out long. Especially when they are smaller they can't handle the speed or the length. Dogs need to build up to speed and distance just like we do as well.

I have a shih tzu who does come with me sometimes. When I lived close to a high school I would run the track. He would come along and do a lap with me. Than my husband would hang out with him. Later on we would do another lap. Too fast or too long isn't something he can do (but he keeps up as best he can in our spirts). He also gets breaks in running because the little guy thinks it's funny to be running along and than cut me off. My little 11lb dog thinks he is much bigger and stronger than he actually is.

If you are going to take him I would only take him for a very short time when he is full grown. Maybe do a lap around the block with the dog, bring him home than do your run?

From September (just hit 6months old)
The little toys in front of me lasted a full 12 hrs before he mutilated and de-stuffed them.

ps. our area that we walk/jog is between .9 and 1.3 miles. It is not a far trip and we are gone for less than 30 mins. I am worried reading all this 'harmful' stuff but I figure he's ok.

I asked the vet at 4 month check up, 'when can i take him for walks?'
answer: 'once he has had his vaccinations you can do whatever you want outside with him'

I never thought to ask about running because i'm so slow and don't really run, but i can't imagine our short 'running' sessions are any harm. now i'm all worried though and need to call and make sure!

TOO CUTE!!! I would maybe just start walking him first and build up his mileage, then start jogging him later

I don't know, I grew up with the notion that it is bad to run dogs like that. Dogs are sprinters. They fetch a ball or something, come back and stop. Constant pace, like people do when they run is not good for them. Having said that, I have asked some vets that say it's fine, but you have to build them up to it. It can take the dog a while, and sometimes, just like people, some dogs just wont take to it. Also, keep in mind that a dog will kill itself to make it's owner happy. So, even if it's damn near killing the dog, they'll do it to please you.

In general, and I knwo people don't feel this way, but when I see people running with their dogs like that, it makes me a little bit angry, because I don't feel that dogs are built for that kind of running. They are short-distance sprinting.

Now, if you are doing sprints. That's different. Totally get your dog involved in that.

How do I do sprints with my dog? Sorry to sound dim xx

Instead of running, like jogging. Just go somewhere and do sprints. So, maybe run fast for 50 or 100 yards. Then stop, rest for a couple minutes, then do it again. Do this a bunch of times. It's a legit workout for you and your dog. It's actually better than just jogging, in many respects.