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Entering a human running race with a dog (or dogs) can be a bit of a controvercial topic. We may love our dogs to death, but in a human race a dog can get in the way of other runners, causing frustrations and even accidents. Some people think running a race with a dog is no different from running it with a kid or a pram. Others think dogs should not be allowed on the course in human races. Here are some things you should keep in mind when cons...

I've been getting lots of visits from people looking for search terms like "Can you jog with a Rottweiler", or "Can you jog with a chihuahua", etc. If you already have a dog and are considering jogging with him/her In my opinion, no breed is completely "un-joggable". However, I am not a vet and every dog is different. If you're worried, get your dog checked out by a veterenary professional before starting to take him/her out for jogs. I'd def...

In this blog post I'd like to talk about a great new dog running program created by Audrey, who is a veterenarian in Brisbane and her husband Francis, an ultramarathon runner. Based on the well known Couch to 5K (C25K) program (which is aimed at helping people train to run 5 kilometers), her Pooch to 5K program is modified for people running with their dogs. The c25k has a couple of pretty decent increments in running time and because dogs can't...

I figured I’d do some articles about your running as opposed to just running with your dog. After all, there is so much to learn about running in general and all of it can help you when you bring your four-legged friend along. If you’re going to run with your dog, you’ll need to invest in a pair of good running shoes. In fact, running shoes will likely be your biggest expense when you’re starting to run. You can seriously mess up your...

When I see people running with their dogs, the dogs are often straining against their leads ahead of their owners. This looks very uncomfortable to me, but some of the runners I see are actually looking quite happy and not inconvenienced by the pulling at all. I've always recommended that people teach their dog to run beside them on a loose lead for safety and comfort reasons, but is this really the best way to go? If someone's happy running with...