Exercise guidelines aren't just for humans: Small dogs should get 15 to 20 minutes of exercise twice a day, and large dogs need two sessions of 30 to 40 minutes each, according to a HealthDay article.
Susan Nelson, clinical associate professor at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Kansas State University in Manhattan, points out that the type of exercise should be tailored to the dog.
"Running is good for dogs that are bigger and are in good shape, but how much running to do depends on the dog and how in shape it is," she says. "You can't run a basset hound like you would a Great Dane."
If you think your dog has running potential, check out our Running with Dogs page to learn how you can ease him or her into logging miles with you safely.