I wondered if any of you had success walking the dogs post op. I have two and they are large and pullers.... Should I leave them at home for a while post op or try it?

I have 2 minis. 12 and 15 pounds. A - they're jumpy and hard to get on the leash. B - they're tiny but mighty, everything feels more strenuous after surgery (initially).

If my husband is home, he can help me handle them. Otherwise, they roam the backyard. It's excellent if you can do it but I'd have a back up plan

If you are going to try it, I'd make sure someone comes with the first few times while you get your bearings with it.

Walking my dog has helped me quite a bit! I get in extra activity that way! What kind of dogs do you have? If you can, I would suggest some doggie training. I'm still working on that one with mine. He can be quite strong.

If they are pullers, I would give it a few more weeks, just to make sure you are fully healed. Then try a short walk to see how it goes.

Edited November 3, 20169 yr by Pazza

Yup with pullers I'd leave them home for a little bit. I have a chihuahua so I thought it'd be okay. But he makes it about a block away and refuses to go further so I end up having to carry him. Immediately post op not so good, now, I guess it just adds to my workout. Lol!

I would not take the chance. Give it a few weeks. My dog was leashed in the backyard when she needed to go out for a couple weeks. Now that I am 4 weeks out I love walking her.

Edited November 3, 20169 yr by NikkiRT

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Thanks everyone. They are both mutts.

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I think I'll save myself the stress and hit the trails when I'm back to feeling tip top!

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Try getting a gentle leader collar..it's night and day. I have a very strong pit bull who wears it.. the leash is loose with the collar

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I walked each of my 3 dogs for 20min. 6000 steps!

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I was wondering the same. Luckily my dog trainer has offered to take them, if need be.

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I'm lucky my dog walks herself we have plenty of space lol lol

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I was told to wait 6 weeks if the dog pulls.

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Edited November 4, 20169 yr by cbonet

I love these doggie pics!! My dog is 103 lbs so I waited two weeks before I walked him myself. He's a puller

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❤️ ❤️ ❤️ your girl is adorbs!!!

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I already answered, but here are my minis. All your dogs are so cute!