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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, ...

Let’s say you’re running with your dog. You see another dog owner jogging or walking their dog on the same path, in the opposite direction. You know your dog is the type bolt at and attempt to jump all over the approaching hound. Your dog just loves playing with other dogs. It’s all in good fun, right? Let’s go over some manners when it comes to meeting other dogs in the middle of exercise. If your dog is the type to crawl out of its s...