jogging/running with your dog...a bit different but HELP!

I have two "Pitbulls" a 7 year old American Staffordshire Terrier and a 4 year old American Pitbull Terrier. The AmStaff loves to run, we do about 3 miles. The American Pit used to like to jog with me but she has luxating patella's (bad knees) and can't even take 3 mile walks anymore

Breed doesn't matter as long as you have a healthy dog with good knees and hips that can keep pace with you comfortably. You want a dog with lots of energy and running with them prior to leaving them alone for hours (like going to work) is best because your dog is left tired and less likely to get into mischief in your absence. My dogs are black and dark brown so jogging in the sun in the summertime isn't good for them because they overheat. Remember the dogs are wearing fur coats 24/7 and need to pant to regulate temperature. Since they can't vocalize you need to keep a close eye on your running partner to make sure s/he isn't overheating.

Good luck with finding your running buddy. I'd recommend petfinder.com to adopt an animal in need of a loving home.

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I love a working dog. My older one had a bit of protection work, he was a K9 washout. The younger one is my husband's partner. I'd love to do it recreationally but we don't have any options around here.

not many options around here either, the group i was with is training too far away now. my guy was pretty good but didn't have enough prey drive, too much defense. he's good for home protection though, I had guys sneak in the yard and stuff and he went right after them. That's all I need, he doesn't have to run after guys like a police dog. It was a lot of fun for both of us. another guy I trained with was in charge of the county pd k9 program, he wanted my dog for a drug dog because he's got so much ball drive and a real good nose. part of our play time now is me hiding the ball all over the house and having him search for it, same thing in the yard.he loves it!

My dog is 1.5 years old, a terrier mix and a rescue. He's also a special needs dog who has severe anxiety. I've worked with three private trainers, and he still has leash aggression/reactivity/crazyness. So, to take him on runs, since he loves them, I now blindfold him and lead him with a head harness. I am very careful with him on runs/walks, and make sure to take breaks for him. He's much less stressed now and still gets to do what he loves (which is follow me everywhere). I do need a sign, though, so people realize I'm not abusing/neglecting him. I'll get that sign eventually. Until then, I just make sure I keep him in situations that won't hurt him, either mentally or physically.

Hi everyone - I am considering finally getting a pet dog for our family -- I would LOVE to hear from you if you have a pet dog that you jog/run with. Could you post a pic...tell me the breed and a little about the dog and how much they love to run with you? How frequently you take them out - how far etc? And the pros and cons of the breed - so far as you know at least :-)

I am sooo undecided about the breed, but I know I want to RUN with my new family member. Not too big, and obviously not too small either as otherwise I might need to carry them in a backpack or something ridiculous lol.

Thank you so much in advance!

I jog with my 40-lb puggle twice a week for 30 minutes. He loves it. It also gets, ahem, his "bowels" moving :blushing:
He is curious and does like to sniff things, so we stop a little. This breed is relatively new, but every Puggle I've met has the same personality as mine. Playful, energetic, loyal and a little odd.
My only regret is that he wasn't a rescue, as he was a gift.

I have a Patterdale/Jack Russell cross who has longer legs than you than a pure JR. He runs for ages no problem and walks happily for hours. The only thing is that he does like to stop for a sniff here and there. (Actually that's quite good for me as I really need the excuse to pause!)
He also makes me feel a bit less lonely as I go out and pretty much forces me to go even when I don't feel like it.
Also I feel safer with him than I might as a lone woman walking/running in the evenings/early mornings.