Tips for getting a Rott/Lab Mix back in shape?

Did the vet also x-ray her for arthritis and/or hip problems? Why wouldn't the vet have told you how much exercise this senior dog can tolerate? That would be the first thing to ask the vet - we can't possibly know how much exercise is safe for her. And exercise is what a dog needs to tone up. Walking, swimming, off-leash running - how much depends on what the vet says is safe.

Start her out the same way you start getting your couch potato kids in shape...a nice walk every night. In fact, if you have couch potatoe kids make them walk the dog and kill two birds with one stone.

Walking her daily would be a great place to start. When she uses her muscles daily, they will tone up. I can't believe that you would not know this..... Walk your dog EVERY DAY.... it is that simple.

same as any mammal

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take to vet for health

start exercising slowly and add distance

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