Besides killing two birds
with one stone by letting the
dogs both play and «hunt», the fact that no
dog should be fast enough to catch the lure makes it such that the canines» physical limits are pushed, resulting in better, more vigorous
exercise.
Restricted
exercise when young — until maturity (at least 18 months old),
exercise restricted to multiple short (20 minute) walks, fetch games, and playing
with other
dogs — no forced running (
beside a jogger or bicyclist), no long - distance treks, minimal jumping