Dog walking question.

dunda000

I have two large dogs, I routinely walk them every day for about two miles.  They tend to pull here and there. I haven't had any pains or problems walking them yet but I was just wondering if anyone thinks this is a good or bad idea to continue??  I don't have an appt until the 29th so I wont be able to ask until then.

asl71476

I have two big labs that we walk a lot. I would consider it great exercise for you AND the dogs. If you're concerned, maybe you could walk them with another person? (especially if one pulls more than the other). Our yellow lab is a dream to walk, but our black lab is a puller, so it's definitely a two person job.

stargzr77

If you have the energy to do it then go for it. Like the pp said you can always take one one day and the other another day. Walking is very low stress on your body and great exercise.

toadstool

I think it's perfect exercise. If you have the energy, then go for it.

ncbelle

It's fine - I walked my two dogs several miles a day until the day before I delivered last time.

Exercise is good for you!

 

erbear

I walk my 2 85 pound greyhounds every day and it's fine.

dunda000

Thanks guys!!!!!

Bree4011

Experts say pretty much any exercise routine you were doing before you got pregnant is ok to continue doing.  As my Dr. said "I wouldn't start a kickboxing class or join boot camp class..."  From what I've read, even lifting isn't so much because it can harm the baby but it's because you lose your stomach muscle as your uterus pushes them to the side and spreads them, so you're in danger of injuring your back, not the baby.

I would ask your Dr. for sure, but I think you'll be ok.