Another pet question (German Shepherd related)

[Trek-chick]

Another great option, that helped me when my Lab was that age, is a dog park. They are great if you have one nearby. The dogs get to socialize ( very important) and run and play with other dogs. My Lab would come home and be tired after a romp at the local dog park. She is 11 now and doesn't run quite as much but, still enjoys going and seeing her dog buddies

[chicago]

Another great option, that helped me when my Lab was that age, is a dog park. They are great if you have one nearby. The dogs get to socialize ( very important) and run and play with other dogs. My Lab would come home and be tired after a romp at the local dog park. She is 11 now and doesn't run quite as much but, still enjoys going and seeing her dog buddies

I second this We take Snoopy to the dog park and he loves it, and it totally wipes him out. I drive 10 miles to the dog park, and people say "that is so far to go for a dog park", I say 'not really when you see how it benefits Snoopy'

I also take him to doggie day care 2x a week. That helps with his socialization and exercise as well. I understand about the walks. I walk Snoopy for 3miles and it doesn't come near what the dog park will do for him. I have to walk him at least 6 for him to get tired. He's a 1.5yr Beagle, with LOTS of energy.

I haven't tried the bike thing... maybe I will, not sure if I'm crazy about that, scares the begeezuz out of me.