How To Run With Your Dog

Don't you just hate leaving your furry friend at home when you head out for your run? This is ALL you need to know about how to run with your dog!

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[elizabethlesman]

Me and my dog have been running for a while now, we're both losing weight and improving ourselfs!

[paradiseart]

Some breeds are designed to be sprinters while others are distance runners. My Dachshunds and Bassets are surprisingly fast over short distances but my Labrador can run for miles and miles.

[craigbee]

The leash makes it look like Nora is taking you for a walk! Haha

[sarkaneumannova]

I would recommend harness. I thinks it's safer, dog can be more relaxed and easier to manipulate. Collar can be preatty harmful if the dog is pulling which is desired in dog running .

[babyd]

Just started running and have been bringing my dobe along. He loves it!

[spzlizard]

Thanks for bringing up the fact that dogs cannot sweat. They pant to release heat and can only do this when they are at rest so if using a leash please monitor them and allow stops/water as needed as heat and the sun can be much worse for them than us. For some breeds an endurance run is quite difficult even if they appear eager initially as breeding may have been geared to quick sprints only. Our dogs are not not of the variety of this video (non-sporting types) so while I do run on leash with them at times it is only for fun/play and treat it as their outing, not mine so a lot of start-stop-sniff-repeat sessions :) .

[eddie]

Can’t wait to teach my Siberian Husky, he’s probably gonna pull me like a sled tho 😅

[dfidge]

I run with my Husky 4 times a week and with his encouragement (especially in the first 2km) we now run a sub-20 5k

[edwardwickham]

This such a great video. It made me smile just watching Nora have fun! Making sure our dogs get enough exercise is a great reason to teach them to run with us! I know of a few dog advocacy sites that would love to see this, so I'm going to share this!

[TheJessRamone]

Awesome vid. I am a dog trainer and behaviourist and get a smile on my face when people use common sence around their dog. One tip: maybe a harnass will give her a less uncomfortable feeling when you have to shorten your leash. It's also less straining on her neck and it gives you more control in situations where you might need it. Other than that: happy tails on happy trails!

[richardlawson]

Excellent points about not over doing it...dogs can't talk and they also let enthusiasm over rule pain...but most have no problem running with a hominid

[kevincruikshank]

This is great! As a running coach, you have tremendous insight on dogs and your advice is golden. Nora is so lucky to have you as her human companion. !

[wetalkhawkstv]

I just started taking my Rottie on 2 mile runs. She really enjoyed it and we ran at 11 minute pace

[Eviemay]

Nora and you make a great team! Please consider a Canicross harness for Nora to go with the bungee line. It means that when she pulls her windpipe isn't crushed and she can breath easy. It also puts her at less risk of injury if one of you have to stop suddenly, or trip. Happy trails!

[estellebrunt]

Me and my AMSTAFF started jogging together and surprised that she runs beside me instead of ahead. She loves it!

[thewhippetwhispereretal]

My first run for years and with my Lurcher this morning.
It was more of a fast walk for him but hopefully I'll build up to his level of fitness.

[Krichaun]

What i missed is adjusting the pace to your dogs pace. Although my dog also does the snif & sprint thing, i adjust the pace so he's trotting if he follows my pace.
The other point that's imporant, you also mentioned, pay close attention to your dogs steps during the run. If there is any sign of limping or discomfort, the run is over.

[Ben-ywbe]

I do Maffetone training with my Corgi/Australian shepherd dog. Get my exercise in and she does too. Lessens the risk of obesity in dogs and keeps me trim.

[HeatherJergensen]

I know this is an older video, but I love this. We just got a puppy (5 months old), and he's definitely a running dog! I want to make sure we aren't blowing him out. Luckily for him, I average about a 12 minute training pace, so it's a nice easy trot for Mikko the Wonder Dog! Thanks again!

[Shxdeeee]

Awesome video! I would suggest getting her a harness as it supports her more instead of pulling and hurting her neck :)