Supervised activities are important for growing puppies limbs.

Those clumsy stumbles and wobbly walks are adorable, but at 5 weeks old, a puppy's body is still under construction.Their bones, especially in their legs, are made mostly of soft cartilage that hardens into bone over time. This cartilage is crucial for healthy growth, but it's also weaker and more prone to injury than adult bone.

High-impact activities like jumping, running on hard surfaces, or playing rough with older dogs can put too much stress on these developing joints. Imagine a bendy twig compared to a sturdy branch - that's the difference between a puppy's and an adult dog's leg strength.

So, how do we keep our little furballs active without risking future knee problems? Think gentle exploration! Short supervised playtime with these balancing activities is important to build confidence but has to be supervised and only for short periods.