Looking to get an estimate of how many times on average people are walking their dogs. I’m building a new app to help people start tracking their dogs walks and kind of gamify / make it competitive with your friends who also have pets. Any feedback is appreciated!
Runners and dogs
Hey I'd like to adress this to the huge running/jogging community of montreal.
Could we have a practice of giving some space when running towards a dog and especially from behind.
Some dogs don't react, some dogs get a jump scare and reinforces fears of people running.
Of course its the dogs owners responsibility but human heads don't swivel 360 degrees.
Its similar to how we educate children not to approach unknown dogs.
Yes reactive dogs should have a muzzle but even with a muzzle it can be jump scared and react, lung towards, etc (especially from behind). It is so common for runners to run INCHES from my dog.
So just in the interest of living in community it would be amazing if space was given if there is the possibility for both parties to do so safely.
Thanks! Hope everyone is well
Hey everyone, I'm looking to tap into the wisdom of the active dog community. My 2-year-old pittie mix (about 65 lbs of solid energy) is my go-to partner for trail running and mountain hiking.
He’s in fantastic shape right now, but as we tackle more miles and get deeper into canitrekking, I want to make sure I’m doing everything right to keep him bulletproof. My goal is long-term joint health and balanced conditioning so he can keep exploring with me for years to come.
For those of you running high-drive, athletic dogs:
Cross-training: Do you do any specific mobility work, balance exercises, or varied terrain walking on rest days?
Recovery: Are there any post-run routines, stretches, or joint supplements you genuinely swear by?
Food: How strict are you with your dog’s diet?
Would love to hear what has worked for your dogs to keep them fit and injury-free. Thanks in advance!
My miniature poodle got blisters on the tops of her paws after wearing QUMY dog boots from Amazon, and I feel awful. I was just trying to protect her paws.
Has anyone had this happen? I’m looking for recommendations for paw protection that won’t cause rubbing or blisters.
I’d love to hear what has worked for dogs with sensitive paws.
Second run with my girly pop #bordercollie. I couldn't ask for a better running partner. Starting her off easy with short runs to help her build up to join me on some of my weekly runs. I had no idea how much I would absolutely LOVE having her come with me.
Hi everyone! I’m hoping to bring home a female standard poodle puppy in the next few months and am hoping to get some nature and/or running related dog name ideas from you all! The pairing I’m looking at now will be producing solid brown or brown and white poodles. Bonus points if the name starts with P. I’d love some input! Thanks!
Some names I am considering but don’t love for various reasons:
Maple
Juniper
Rocky
Holly
Clover
Here’s a photo of my parents’ poodle Poppy for attention!
Super hot here, so ran earlier than usual. Just a short one. Frozen broccoli for them afterwards to help cool down
On trails my dog typically just follows the trail and at forks I can just get his attention and point which way to go. But recently we tried a wider bike path, and he really wanted to stay right in the middle. I kept trying to get him on the right side and then reward him but he would just drift right back to the middle, over and over and over. I think I was confusing him because in order to steer him over, I had to slow him down until I could grab his harness or collar, and he thought I was continuously asking him to slow down or stop pulling. Then I'd say ok go and he'd head right back to the middle. So how do you get them to stay on the right while still running out in front of you? I'm guessing we need to practice more commands while just walking first, but would you try to have them in front of you and then lure with food to the right or what would be the best way? Do you use different commands for stay on the right side vs make a right turn?
I was running with my dog and got stopped by a lady saying I was running with my dog wrong and that he is supposed to trot ,she sayd that he can die if he doesnt. Is that true? I've just started running
Howling dog x-back and skijor line with a musher koyuk belt. My dog is 1.5 years, 50lb Alaskan Husky!
Any tips on increasing mileage? To be clear, I am the one struggling with getting bored and wanting to go back home, the dog would be perfectly fine 😂
Hi! I am training for my first half marathon and wanting some feedback on how far is too far for dogs to run.
Context - my dog (pictured after the groomer today 😊) is a 2 year old Finnish Lapphund. She has been running with me for the last year or so, but no more than 3 miles. Now that I’m getting into longer distances I don’t want to overdo it for her, so wanting to plan my routes so I can drop her at home when she’s had enough.
She has a very heavy double coat (arctic breed), so I am very careful of the 150 rule and also carrying water and a dish for her.
We did 4.5 miles two nights ago and that seemed like a lot for her. She was okay the next day but we stopped for a water break and she was lagging towards the end.
I’m doing a 5 mile long run tomorrow morning and was going to take her, but I think I’ll do 3 miles with her and then drop her at home and finish the last two by myself. She loves running with me though and will be bummed to be dropped off (I think).
Does anyone in here run with double coated/similar size breeds? If so how far do you go with them before it’s too much? Thanks!
Hey everyone! I like to run 2-3 miles a day (hopefully longer distance eventually) and I’ve been throwing around the idea of getting a dog to accompany me on my runs. I’m a female - so running alone is not the safest and aside from concealing while I run I’d like some company. A breed that would make someone think twice about trying anything but also family friendly as I have small children. I am very familiar with bull breeds - I grew up with American staffords and showed Staffordshire bull terriers at AKC shows. However i have not had a dog in eight years.
I like the idea of a German Shorthair Pointer or a Rhodesian Ridgeback but I genuinely know nothing about them. Any suggestions? Thank you!