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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...

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 g...

So you want to run with your dog, but you've never actually been much of a runner. Before you hit the streets, it's a good idea to have the basics of running down pat. Running is a fairly low cost sport. All you really have to buy is a pair of nice running shoes. Don't run in low quality shoes - it isn't worth an injury. Get fitted at a specialist running store like Runner's World. Take it slow - start by running 10 minutes every other day...

Keeda and I went to the nearby park for a run on Saturday and Sunday. We took five laps around the large oval (I've been trying to figure out the circumference, but having some trouble with Google Maps) and played fetch and catch on the grass. Keeda does a great job of walking on the lead. I tied her rope-leash around my waist to keep both hands free while running. Read more about teaching your dog to walk on a leash. When we're running, ...

At least one person per day people has been reaching 1 Fit Mutt through the search term "frustration with running with dog". One of the most common reasons why running with your dog can get frustrating is pulling. The best way to overcome this frustrating dog running problem is to teach your dog not to pull. There are many different training methods and techniques out there and each dog trainer and dog owner will recommend different things....