Runs with dogs!!!
AZTrailRunner
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I'm putting this under Fitness, since it relates directly to running.
For those of you that run with your dogs:
How far do you typically run?
What's the farthest you've run with them?
What breed(s)?
Leach/ Unleashed?
Year-round?
For those of you that run with your dogs:
How far do you typically run?
What's the farthest you've run with them?
What breed(s)?
Leach/ Unleashed?
Year-round?
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Well I've got a podenca which is spanish but looks like a greyhound so she can run much further than me.
I've done four miles or so with her, but she's not the best on the leash so when I'm in open country its better running round the park or woods etc. On the road she has to be on the leash and thats a bit of a pain to be honest.
But it does kill two birds with one stone0 -
I'm putting this under Fitness, since it relates directly to running.
For those of you that run with your dogs:
How far do you typically run?
What's the farthest you've run with them?
What breed(s)?
Leach/ Unleashed?
Year-round?
Before a knee injury....
6-10 miles average. 20+ miles a week.
13 miles.
German Shepherd.
Leashed.
Year-round. She's not a big fan of the heat so we have to go early morning in the summer.0 -
Pre-baby, when I was starting to run, I ran with my rottweiler. I was not in very good shape, so we did spurts of running and walking, up to about two miles. He's a big boy (140lbs), and can't take the heat well, so it was only in cooler weather.
We ran off leash by the canal near our house, and on leash only on the road when I was afraid some moron would hit him with their car.
People really don't mess with women who have a big, scary looking dog with them!0 -
4 miles is the most my Basenji can do - she's usually pretty good but at times she crosses in front of me on the leash so I have to watch.
No running in the summer for her way to hot (I'm in Florida) rest of the seasons we go out in the am.
my poor Boston Terrier (he's old) I almost killed him when I took him for a 2 mile walk had to carry the poor guy home0 -
When I was training for a triathlon this summer, I ran with my dog (golden retriever who is very well leash trained) a couple of times. We walk everyday so I just switched our usual walk to a run anywhere from 2-3 miles. I found it to be quite annoying to run holding a leash so if I were to make a more regular thing out of it, I would tie him to a belt or rig/buy something so that I had my hands free. Dogs need to be conditioned to longer runs just like people but it is a great way of running the energy out of the dog while doing something good for yourself!0
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People really don't mess with women who have a big, scary looking dog with them!
Now that is the abosolute truth I've owned two and they are the best guard dogs (at least mine both were)0 -
When I was training for a triathlon this summer, I ran with my dog (golden retriever who is very well leash trained) a couple of times. We walk everyday so I just switched our usual walk to a run. I found it to be quite annoying to run holding a leash so if I were to make a more regular thing out of it, I would tie him to a belt or rig/buy something so that I had my hands free.
Same for me. I'd wear a small belt, and run the handle of the leash through the belt. My Malinois & Dobie were perfect running buddies and never crossed me up.0 -
My typical runs with my dogs are 3 - 5 miles. I have a pitbull and a jack russel/pitbull mix. My mix has gone up to 7 with me and my other guy has done up to 5, but is better capped at about 3. I keep them on leash and they do perfectly (both are extremely well behaved on leash while walking already). I run with a 4ft leash on both and just put the loops around my wrists - nothing to hold and no irritation! I'll run with my mix year round because she's got longer hair, the other one has super short hair and I'll only take him out if it's above mid-20's.
If you're looking to get a dog to run with I would say 1. DO IT and 2. check out this link for some info on good breeds
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-527--13611-0,00.html
My recommendation is to get a pitbull
they're so sweet and, like TurningStar said, no one messes with you when you have an intimidating dog with you!! 0 -
My typical runs with my dogs are 3 - 5 miles. I have a pitbull and a jack russel/pitbull mix. My mix has gone up to 7 with me and my other guy has done up to 5, but is better capped at about 3. I keep them on leash and they do perfectly (both are extremely well behaved on leash while walking already). I run with a 4ft leash on both and just put the loops around my wrists - nothing to hold and no irritation! I'll run with my mix year round because she's got longer hair, the other one has super short hair and I'll only take him out if it's above mid-20's.
If you're looking to get a dog to run with I would say 1. DO IT and 2. check out this link for some info on good breeds
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-527--13611-0,00.html
My recommendation is to get a pitbull they're so sweet and, like TurningStar said, no one messes with you when you have an intimidating dog with you!!
Thanks for the link.0 -
How far do you typically run? 3-5 miles
What's the farthest you've run with them? 6 miles
What breed(s)? Lab
Leach/ Unleashed? leashed
Year-round? only started two months ago
He's one - still in training - sucks at it still - DOES IT GET BETTER??? lol0 -
How far do you typically run? 3-5 miles
What's the farthest you've run with them? 6 miles
What breed(s)? Lab
Leach/ Unleashed? leashed
Year-round? only started two months ago
He's one - still in training - sucks at it still - DOES IT GET BETTER??? lol
Teach him basic leash manners and obedience first. He'll be easier to control during the run that way.0 -
I run regularly with my lab. started at a maximum of 3 miles.....but now can do up to 10. have to run a little slower that my non dog run pace.
she's now learnt to run and keep the lead slack so that i can use my arms effectively which helps a lot.
i have her on a leash partly in case i'm running so hard that i haven't got the breath to call her back!!!
hope you have some doggy fun0 -
I have a pit bull too, but she's so short that she has to take twice as.many steps as the rest of us, so she poops out quick. Im not carrying her 55 lbs home again! She's still a great dog though, athleticism aside.
My husky was a GREAT running dog. Only good for cold weather though. Not so much in Florida!0 -
My dog (staffy x bull terrier) was my running buddy and it is sad that she cant run with me so much anymore as she is getting a little old (10) and has a ****y knee. She is a great inspiration to me when it comes to exercise I think dogs have it right they simply love it every day. She isnt well mannered with other dogs so always on the lead.0
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If you're wondering about running with your own dog, you will have to try it and see how it goes-just like people, all dogs are different and so whether you can take your dog off-leash and how far you go will depend on your dog. Also like people, you can't just expect your dog to be able to jump into running-you have to train him for it physically and mentally. Judge where you begin by his level of physical fitness-if you already do a lot of things such as hiking, very long walks, etc then you can start him a little faster.
If you are thinking about getting a dog to run with PLEASE ADOPT. For one, if you adopt a dog 18mos or older, the dog will be physically capable of starting training (puppies under 18mos should never, ever under any circumstances be "forced" to run-as in with jogging-and should not run on pavement, especially medium or larger breeds), and you will be helping to save a life-over TEN THOUSAND ANIMALS A DAY are euthanized in North America. Also, if you adopt you are getting a dog whose personality is already known, and maybe the dog will have had some jogging training already!
My dog is a 9yr old Ridgeback/Lab cross. We're up to running about 6km now. He could EASILY run more than that, even at his age and with a bum knee, as we have always hiked, backpacked, mountain biked, swam, so he is well conditioned (I am not). We used to do everything off-leash (he had excellent recall, manners, and voice control) however now he is a bit senile and has far fewer off leash privileges. We live on the coast so do everything year round.0 -
If you're wondering about running with your own dog, you will have to try it and see how it goes-just like people, all dogs are different and so whether you can take your dog off-leash and how far you go will depend on your dog. Also like people, you can't just expect your dog to be able to jump into running-you have to train him for it physically and mentally. Judge where you begin by his level of physical fitness-if you already do a lot of things such as hiking, very long walks, etc then you can start him a little faster.
If you are thinking about getting a dog to run with PLEASE ADOPT. For one, if you adopt a dog 18mos or older, the dog will be physically capable of starting training (puppies under 18mos should never, ever under any circumstances be "forced" to run-as in with jogging-and should not run on pavement, especially medium or larger breeds), and you will be helping to save a life-over TEN THOUSAND ANIMALS A DAY are euthanized in North America. Also, if you adopt you are getting a dog whose personality is already known, and maybe the dog will have had some jogging training already!
My dog is a 9yr old Ridgeback/Lab cross. We're up to running about 6km now. He could EASILY run more than that, even at his age and with a bum knee, as we have always hiked, backpacked, mountain biked, swam, so he is well conditioned (I am not). We used to do everything off-leash (he had excellent recall, manners, and voice control) however now he is a bit senile and has far fewer off leash privileges. We live on the coast so do everything year round.
Agreed! Adopt the doggies!!
my pound puppies!! 0 -
If you're wondering about running with your own dog, you will have to try it and see how it goes-just like people, all dogs are different and so whether you can take your dog off-leash and how far you go will depend on your dog. Also like people, you can't just expect your dog to be able to jump into running-you have to train him for it physically and mentally. Judge where you begin by his level of physical fitness-if you already do a lot of things such as hiking, very long walks, etc then you can start him a little faster.
If you are thinking about getting a dog to run with PLEASE ADOPT. For one, if you adopt a dog 18mos or older, the dog will be physically capable of starting training (puppies under 18mos should never, ever under any circumstances be "forced" to run-as in with jogging-and should not run on pavement, especially medium or larger breeds), and you will be helping to save a life-over TEN THOUSAND ANIMALS A DAY are euthanized in North America. Also, if you adopt you are getting a dog whose personality is already known, and maybe the dog will have had some jogging training already!
My dog is a 9yr old Ridgeback/Lab cross. We're up to running about 6km now. He could EASILY run more than that, even at his age and with a bum knee, as we have always hiked, backpacked, mountain biked, swam, so he is well conditioned (I am not). We used to do everything off-leash (he had excellent recall, manners, and voice control) however now he is a bit senile and has far fewer off leash privileges. We live on the coast so do everything year round.
I appreciate your comments. Let's stay on track with the main topic. I train dogs for a living, and deal with more rescues that anyone can imagine, and don't want this thread to be about that. I want this thread to stay with the main topic of running, and not about breeding, adopting, or any other debate. Thank you.0 -
-I typically take my fur baby for the first two miles then drop her off at home to finish off my run.
-She gets very tired after about 1.5 miles... but I have gotten her to run four miles a few times
- She is a collie..
-We have to run leashed around here because I run on the road.
- I unfortunately cannot take her with me from about May-September because it is just too hot for her in the south with all the fur which means I spend all winter working her hard to get her back in shape.0 -
I run with my dog for 2 miles and then she is done! Shes 9 yrs old, my first dog ever so I'm thinking that 2 miles is good at her age.
Shes vicious too, doesnt like men or other dogs so it makes it ... challenging to say the least.
Awesome protector for me and my 4 kids though 0 -
I run with my two English Springer Spaniels. Even though I trained one to walk on my right side while the other I trained to walk on my left (so I could easily correct and control each one individually) I put them both on the same side of me when I run. They're very good at that as they usually run touching shoulder-to-shoulder (I call them the Bumper Brothers). I do leash them when we're running road but don't when running trail. When on the road I do carry both leashes in the same hand. It doesn't really bother me; guess we've just adjusted. I will say that yes, definitely work on their leash handling and yours. If they're leashed and you carry the leashes in-hand, there will be at least once that you go down. However, I've only gone down once in three years. They're learned to really watch my body language and my feet. I think it's actually helped them pay more attention to my feet, direction, and speed. I really haven't looked into the leash belts much. I worry that I couldn't correct them quick enough to keep from yanking me off my feet if they saw a birdie or squirrel or some other have-to-chase critter (after all, they are bird dogs).
We're typically very active anyway so they can easily do 5-6 miles without me even having to work them up to it. We've done up to 10 miles, maybe a bit more. I don't doubt that we can do more if I work them up to it as I plan to do later this winter and into spring. I do have to be mindful of the heat in the summer afternoons but I usually have them cut super-short to handle our outdoors activities during the summer. Plus, I try to pick my route when I have them along so they can take multiple dips in the river, creek, or the occassional city fountain.
I LOVE running with "my boys." I believe it brings us closer together as a pack, and they always seem super-happy before and even after our runs.0 -
How far do you typically run?
1-2 miles. we sprint down the beach together. i can officially out run my dogs for short periods of time.
What's the farthest you've run with them?
4 miles (my dogs are fattys)
What breed(s)?
jack russle mix, and beagle mix
Leach/ Unleashed?
unleashed! they are well trained.
Year-round?
yup. live in hawaii. weather is the same all year round.0 -
oh I forgot to add ..
Diamond is a sheppard boxer mix and shes always on a leash (again .. vicious)
She stays on my left while we run and when I walk her she crosses in front of me constantly! annoying0 -
I tried running with my Fila once. Got about a mile in until he crossed in front and I stutter-stepped, turned an ankle and went down. I think I left him too much slack when I tied the leash to my belt. I might try it again sometime but I'm hesitant.0
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I can't run with my dog. Its too much to watch him out pace me so easily when I am huffing and puffing with a 85%+ max heart rate and see him carrying a ball in his mouth the whole time!
He is a tall Belgian shepherd mix and the best athlete dog I have every had. I have to run him on my mini bike and he still walks away from me at 20+ MPH!0 -
I tried running with my Fila once. Got about a mile in until he crossed in front and I stutter-stepped, turned an ankle and went down. I think I left him too much slack when I tied the leash to my belt. I might try it again sometime but I'm hesitant.
A Fila is a BIG dog to run with!0 -
I tried running with my Fila once. Got about a mile in until he crossed in front and I stutter-stepped, turned an ankle and went down. I think I left him too much slack when I tied the leash to my belt. I might try it again sometime but I'm hesitant.
A Fila is a BIG dog to run with!
He is big, but he's like lightning. Big, goofy lightning that gets distracted by all the things he thinks he needs to protect me from.0 -
If someone already said this sorry for repeating the information, but someone on another post clued me into pooch to 5k....kinda a spinoff of the couch to 5k. I was worried running with my chihuahua that it was too much for him. Hes really really really high energy and and only dog so walking kinda just turned into running with him. I haven't gone out with him on c25k week 3 because of the leash hand thing so glad to know and read about a few other tips on rigging the leash to a belt type thing!!! I'll work on that this weekend!0
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I've just started running with my 9 year old JRT mix. We have worked up to 4 miles but I plan to keep working up to 13 miles as I"m trining for a half. She is always leashed and is only annoying when se pass another really friendly dog. She really wants to meet everyone. We have just started running and plan to continue through out the year. Great topic! :flowerforyou:0
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My recommendation is to get a pitbull they're so sweet and, like TurningStar said, no one messes with you when you have an intimidating dog with you!!
I, too, have a pit mix (with what, we have no idea - she was a rescue) and both my husband and I run with her, about 2 miles each time. So she usually gets 3-4 runs in a week. She is totally tireless and bet she could do a lot more. I live in WA, so it's cold in the winter and the only thing I worry about is her paws.
She's leashed, and I carry her leash in hand which can get annoying, but I don't have time to both run and take her for a walk, so she comes along! I run in the morning, when it's dark, and I truly feel safer with her (people get freaked out by pitties and tend to stay away, even though she is the biggest love and wouldnt hurt a fly)
You should definitely try it out, your dog will love you for it!!
I tend to run in the morning0 -
I have a three and a half year old pit bull, and I have run with her since she was little. We run or bike, and she can go quite a few miles. On a typical day we run between 3.5 to 5 miles. We go early in the morning in the summer, and we don't run as far because of the heat (I live in Florida). We use a leash because I live in the city, and she doesn't listen all that well sometimes! I love running with her, and I find that on days when I am tired she is very motivating.
Not all dogs like to run, though. While my pit loves it, my boxer-lab mix hates it. She will try to lay down as soon as we start running.
If you're thinking about taking your dog running, I would highly recommend it. Just give it some time so your buddy can get used to it, and I bet you'll both love it.0
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