How To Get Started Running With Your Dog
I’ve been doing most of my running for the past 15 years with dogs. I love running with dogs and most of them love running with me. I’ve learned a lot over the years about the right things to do and wrong things to do when running with your pup. I am not a vet, so this is just a runner giving some suggestions to make things go smoother when you want to start running with your dog. It’s always good to talk to your vet before you begin a running program with your dog. My all time best running buddy Daisy! People often ask what is the best breed to run with. There are certainly some breeds that are better suited for running that others. I’ve run with my dogs and 100’s of shelter dogs over the years. I’ve found the best dogs for long distance running are medium sized, leaner with long legs. Thats not to say some bulky pitbull type would never make a good distance runner because each dog is so different. Good breeds for distance would likely be Pointers, Border Collie