Survey for DOG owners (runners)

AZTrailRunner

I'm opening another dog training school here in Phoenix, and have been thinking about having a few free programs such as a K9 Hiker's Club, and possibly a K9 Runner's Club.

The survey is this:
If you are a runner and own a dog, would this be appealing to you?
Have you been involved with one elsewhere? If so, was it pleasant?

Obviously, as a trainer I would sort out the behavioral issues associated with such a program, I'm really trying to find out if there is any interest before putting any effort into it.

Any other thoughts on this topic are greatly appreciated. I don't want to offer this until I've tried punching holes in it.

atomdraco

It sounds wonderful to me. May I bring our dog for you to train for that?

Andee08

I think the Hikers club would be awesome. I wish we had one of those in Colorado because I would so do that! The running one is good, but I actually think you would do better with a hiking club because you can then get more people involved and the problem with runners is everyone runs at different paces.

PeachyKeene

Why would you do it for free? Sounds like something I would pay for!

ajk828

are you hiring? I'd totally work doing that! (professional dog walker of 4 years here!).


survey answers:
I run sometimes when the mood strikes or the cops are chasing me, I own a dog and it sounds like fun!
I haven't been involved with one anywhere else unless you consider my dog yanking me along to go sniff another dog's butt one, then yes...I have...A LOT.

I think that it's a great idea. There are a lot of active people out there who really want to involve their animals (don't get me started on cats on a leash) and I think it's worth exploring further for sure. I'll try to think of more things for you when i'm not on day 2 of a brutal hangover!

Andee08

Why would you do it for free? Sounds like something I would pay for!

Honestly, I wouldn't pay for it, but I would evaluate you during the hike and if I like you as a trainer then I would hire you.

TenLaws

Sounds awesome!!!! Wish I had something like that in my area...

I take my dog with me when I run, and it definitely falls under the HIIT category. One minute he's sprinting, the next he's sniffing some bush, then the next he's trotting along like a regal pooch.

AZTrailRunner

It would be free since I wouldn't be in "trainer" mode during the activity, and also as a marketing tactic --- you bring them in with free enticements, and they stay for the paid stuff (retail, training, etc.).

desertrosepaint

You should come back to Boise and start one! I always run with my dog and wish we had something like that here! Seriously! Even if it's like once a month! Come to Boise!!! There would be soooo many people here that would participate!

As for which group, personally I would rather do the runner's one but as for the number of participants you might have more people with a hiking group. But no joke! Come to Boise!! =]]

AZTrailRunner

You should come back to Boise and start one! I always run with my dog and wish we had something like that here! Seriously! Even if it's like once a month! Come to Boise!!! There would be soooo many people here that would participate!

As for which group, personally I would rather do the runner's one but as for the number of participants you might have more people with a hiking group. But no joke! Come to Boise!! =]]

We almost opened a dog daycare/ boarding facility in Boise before we decided to come back to Phoenix. Better profits in Phoenix.

LStrouth8

I think it sounds great! I used to take my dog hiking all the time.. Now that I have a new puppy I'm waiting for her to get a little bigger before we hit the trails.

Brandei

Too funny, I'm getting a puppy soon (still too small to take from mama), and I was thinking about this!
Wish you were in S. CA