It’s More Fun to Run With Your Dog
Sure, there might be the initial frustration of having to teach your dog how to run beside you calmly and not jerk on the lead. But once you get that down pat, running becomes so much more fun. It’s great fun to have a companion on your run.
It’s More Motivating to Run With Your Dog
Seeing your dog’s eyes light up when you reach for the lead before your run, being able to see the fitness benefits your dog gets from running, and knowing that you’re keeping your dog healthy and happy can be very motivating to keep going.
Kill Two Birds With One Stone
Not only do you get in shape, but you also take care of your dog’s exercise needs at the same time!
It’s More Safe to Run With Your Dog
You often feel much safer when you know there’s a dog running with you. Potential attackers would think twice before messing with a runner who has a dog at their side. Your dog can also often help you to detect potential danger by sensing trouble before you do.
You Look Cooler
Let’s face it – you look much cooler when running with your dog. Runners are a dime a dozen, you see one in the neighborhood and don’t bat an eyelash. But when people see you jogging along in your hardcore running gear with a fit dog by your side, they’ll take note and probably think “Wow, that runner is so hardcore! I should go running with my dog.”
That last one’s a joke. But really, everyone will love you
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Another benefit is the positive response the dog generates. You’ll get a lot more greetings, positive gestures or nice comments with the dog vs. when running alone. But my prime reason to pick up my mother in law’s beagle for my weakly endurance run is to see him going berzerk of happiness when I arrive in my jogging outfit.