Running with your dog is a great way to provide regular exercise, prevent obesity and also bond with them. Dogs are truly the best running partners, and as long as you approach the training correctly, they can join you for your regular runs without issue. I’ve put in thousands of miles on the trails in …
Running with Dogs
If you’re a runner with a dog, chances are you like to bring your dog along with you. Long distance runners might wonder how far a dog can run. Is it safe for their four-legged pal to join them on their 20+ mile runs? My dogs have always trained with me for my races, which …
On the hunt for your next running buddy? While dogs of all breeds and sizes can train to become runners, the best dog breeds for running are natural athletes who love extended physical activity. Depending on the distance, terrain, and preferred style of running, there is most certainly a perfect dog breed out there for …
While I prefer to run with my dog off-leash when possible, there are times when you need a leash. On leash-required trails or when we run on the road, I use a hands-free dog leash. I have been running with my dogs for many, many years. It is one of my favorite activities to do …
Over the many years I’ve run with a four-legged friend by my side, I have tested several hands-free running leashes and certainly have my favorites. Iron Doggy is a small company based out of Austin, Texas that makes dog running leashes specifically with the runner in mind, and has become a new go-to option for …
I have been trail running for over 20 years, 10 of which have been with a dog by my side. In that time, I’ve tested a ton of different trail running gear for both dogs and humans and know well what works and what doesn’t work for us. Trail running is my primary method of …
I genuinely believed that Sora would live to be at least 15. I know we all think our dogs will live to a ripe old age, but with her, I saw how much life she still possessed. I took note of the frequency of her zoomies, the speed at which she would chase after Laila, …
I was all set to start designing my perfect hands free dog leash. It would have an adjustable waist clip so that I could use it for walking and running. I could also easily attach my dog to an object if I needed two hands to do something. It would have a sliding adjustment in …