running old lab

Question
hi,

i run my 7.5 year old labrador twice a day in the park where he chases a tennis ball.

how do i know when he has had enough? seems if he had his way he would never stop.

regards

thank you

DAvid

Answer
That's a good question.  We have an 8 1/2 year old that never has enough.  I usually give her 15 minutes to about 1/2 an hour or until she doesn't bring the ball back/lays down.  Unfortunately there isn't a set time to give.  I always figure if ours gets in 10-15 good runs after a ball, that's probably good enough.   

You can always try to change the activity a bit by throwing in some training like heeling at your side and waiting until you release him to fetch the ball.  That might give him a little mental activity as well!

They are never too old to throw in some "new" stuff to learn.