Dog Lovers Manual

Play expercise is a high priority for puppies, along with sleeping and eating. Short, energetic bursts of play are interspersed with meals and longer bouts of sleeping. Because they are so lively when awake, it’s tempting to sustain play, but such activity in excess can have a detrimental effect on soft, growing bones and joints-especially in large and gaint breeds-and can cause problems in later life. Maintain your puppy’s natural sleep-play pattern and let him retire when he wants to, otherwise his body and mind will be stressed.