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How Much Exercise Does a Puppy Need? The Rule Has No Study Behind It

September 7, 2026September 7, 2026 by James Parker
Young puppy resting after gentle play outdoors, illustrating safe exercise, free play, and puppy enrichment

The five-minutes-per-month rule is everywhere. We went looking for the evidence and found blogs quoting blogs. Here is what to do instead of following a number.

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