r/RunningWithDogs

I have a 5 year old Goldendoodle that I wanted to have him start running with me as his vet and I believe he has some separation anxiety. I started bringing him with me on runs this spring, but he just doesn’t seem to have the energy for it. They were only 2 mile runs. The last time I ran with him, I was literally having to pull him to keep going as he just wanted to walk the last 1/2 mile. Finally just walked the last 1/4 mile so I thought okay, you clearly don’t want to do this and stopped bringing him with me. I would describe his energy level as either 0 or 100… nothing in between. I take him on walks after I get back from my run, but it’s with my 16.5 year old so it’s a max of 1 mile and very slow, but he acts like he just ran a marathon (or in his case, 2 miles…) when we get home. Lying sprawled out and panting. Meanwhile my 16.5 year old is walking around yet thinking “that was it?” He isn’t overweight and has the tall, lean poodle body. He doesn’t have any health issues, besides maybe the anxiety. I take them for walks in the morning before it gets hot.

This is just so different from my older dog who ran miles with me right from the start without issue. Has anyone had a dog that it took awhile to get them into running? Or is he really just not cut out to be a runner? I’m afraid to force him to do something he doesn’t want to do, but I do know how much running helped with my other dog both physically and mentally.

Camilla Barker-Rolls the Viszla gives the 5k world record a crack, dogs have insane stamina. Please if you try anything like this, keep your dog cool,hydrated and know it's limits :)

I’m new to running with my 65 lb Belgian Malinois and trying to choose between the Ruffwear Front Range Flex and Non-stop Dogwear Rush harness.

She’s a moderate puller but mostly only really pulls when she sees another dog or god forbid a squirrel. She deals with reactivity issues so it definitely needs to be secure.

With me, she often wants to run out in front because I’m a way slower runner but she also runs with her dog walker who does around an 7-9 minute mile. Most of her runs are 3–5 miles.

I mainly want something comfortable and safe for regular running that gives her good freedom of movement and won’t chafe.

I tried a cheaper Amazon running harness and it rubbed underneath her armpits badly enough to scrape her skin. I feel horrible about it so I absolutely need to upgrade her gear ASAP and make sure I get something that fits correctly.

Has anyone used either the Ruffwear Front Range Flex or Non-stop Dogwear Rush for this type of running? Which would you choose for a dog who runs ahead/moderately pulls? Most importantly, has anyone had issues with either rubbing behind the front legs/armpits?

Thank you so much 😊

Anything you've done to get your dog to love running and follow enthusiastically aside from the obvious don't go gradually, don't overdo it, make it a rewarding experience?

So long story short: I want to start canicross, then eventually move to bikejoring with my American bully. She is reactive, which is a bit of a concern but I know others have done it. Also looking for advice on a harness. Ideally I’d like to be able to do bikejoring and use it for when she’s on a longline as well (which is why I was maybe leaning towards the NS rush harness rather than freemotion)

Long story long:

I have a 5 year old female American bully. I have done a tiny bit of canicross in the past but the only command we’ve really gotten to at all is “go on” her cue to just run. No others aside from basic obedience unrelated to the sport itself. I would love to get back into canicross with her but I’ve also taken up biking so I was thinking about bikejoring in the future. Nothing crazy at all, maybe just a couple miles on the paved trail in my neighborhood.

A small issue I’m sure will be a concern is that she is reactive to a lot, but mainly other dogs and wildlife. Lately she has been doing better not chasing squirrels, but she does fixate. Obviously I do plan to keep working at it before I even consider getting on a bike with her, but I wonder if this will be asking too much of her. If anyone has experienced joring with a reactive dog, I’d love your input.

Another point, but less important, is that ideally I’d like to buy a harness that she can wear while playing in a long line and to bikejor. I was looking at the rush harness rather than the free motion (also bc I’ve heard the fit might not be great for a bully breed) but I’d also take other ideas.

Then again, any tips or advice would be super helpful and appreciated, anything about canicross or bikejoring at all!!!

So long story short: I want to start canicross, then eventually move to bikejoring with my American bully. She is reactive, which is a bit of a concern but I know others have done it. Also looking for advice on a harness. Ideally I’d like to be able to do bikejoring and use it for when she’s on a longline as well (which is why I was maybe leaning towards the NS rush harness rather than freemotion)

Long story long:

I have a 5 year old female American bully. I have done a tiny bit of canicross in the past but the only command we’ve really gotten to at all is “go on” her cue to just run. No others aside from basic obedience unrelated to the sport itself. I would love to get back into canicross with her but I’ve also taken up biking so I was thinking about bikejoring in the future. Nothing crazy at all, maybe just a couple miles on the paved trail in my neighborhood.

A small issue I’m sure will be a concern is that she is reactive to a lot, but mainly other dogs and wildlife. Lately she has been doing better not chasing squirrels, but she does fixate. Obviously I do plan to keep working at it before I even consider getting on a bike with her, but I wonder if this will be asking too much of her. If anyone has experienced joring with a reactive dog, I’d love your input.

Another point, but less important, is that ideally I’d like to buy a harness that she can wear while playing in a long line and to bikejor. I was looking at the rush harness rather than the free motion (also bc I’ve heard the fit might not be great for a bully breed) but I’d also take other ideas.

Then again, any tips or advice would be super helpful and appreciated, anything about canicross or bikejoring at all!!!

I am in the PNW and I run with my dogs most mornings (only since April). I have collies so they are quite fluffy. They don't totally mind the rain but I don't anticipate having time to get them completely dry before work and I don't want their coats/skin to get gnarly from being slightly damp everyday. Are there any dog rain coats that you recommend? I am a little worried about them over-heating, too.