How much exercise does a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever need?

Tollers need at least 60 to 90 minutes of activity daily, and they want it to include a task. Retrieving, swimming, dock diving, agility, flyball and scent work all suit them. A long walk on its own rarely satisfies a young Toller; add a training game, fetch or hide and seek with a favorite toy.

Signs of under-exercise include screaming at the window, pestering for attention and destructive chewing. Over-exercise happens too, usually in dogs that would retrieve until they drop, and especially in warm weather, when the dense coat traps heat. Build in rest breaks, water and shade, and stop if your dog starts lagging, panting heavily or stumbling.