Hi there,

We have three tripawd GSDs in our pack. They are all rear leg amps and are 5, 6, and 9 years old. Austin is only 5 but has arthritis in all his remaining limbs and can only do about .5 mile a day. Travis is 6 and very fit, he does 2 miles a day. Codie Rae is 9 and is down to one mile a day, and she sometimes even gets a day off and doesn't seem to mind.

Karen is right, a tripawds biggest limitation is endurance. Even if they are fit they just don't need as much exercise as their 4 legged counterparts. The important thing is just to learn how to read when your dog is getting tired. Obviously if a dog sits or lies down on a wlak they have had enough. Look for more subtle signs like an increase in panting or simply slowing down. Austin starts to drag his remaining rear foot when he gets tired. 

It is recommended that you take your tripawd on one or several 10-15 minutes walks a day. That way they dont get over tired and do themselves an injury. It is also important to work on strengthening their core muscles to help with balance and overall conditioning. The Tripawds Required Reading List has sections on mobility and conditioning so check those out.

Hope this helps!

Martha and the Oaktown Pack