Quote Originally Posted by aly View Post
We just rescued another German Shepherd Dog. She was SUPPOSED to be a foster, but... well you know how that goes.
Aly, congratulations on your new girl. What a sweetheart! And I noticed your cute kitty in the background that probably keeps everyone in check.

As for your new workout partner, I would suggest that you take her on shorter rides on pavement to reduce the stress to her developing joints (gsds fully mature at about 1 1/2 to 2 years of age) and longer workouts on grassy/hardpacked trails. Go at a pace that she can comfortably hold without breaking into a run. A nice steady flying trot is a good pace. Also, build up slowly because her pads may be tender from the pavement. I like to give my girls a little rest day in between the rides and we play frisbee and tennis ball.

Your biggest challenge with your dog will to keep her focused on you so you don't end up kissing pavement if a squirrel should show up on the scene. Keep praising her and calling her attention during your ride. Hopefully she'll enjoy it as much as mine.