RUNS WITH DOGS! Anyone?

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  • brityn
    brityn Posts: 443 Member
    I run with my 100 lb, 7-month old great Dane puppy. Her name is gwendolyn. She's in my profile pic with me. Shes up to 3.5 miles averaging an 8.5-9 min mile. The vet said she could run up to a 10-k with me as long as I increase her mileage gradually. She loves it so much!
  • corsayre8
    corsayre8 Posts: 551 Member
    My two year old Australian Shepard does my trail runs with me about three days a week. He started with me, and has increased distance from a couple mile walks to my 9-10 mile long runs on the weekends. We are pretty slow, averaging any where between 5 to 6 mph.

    Living up in the hills he provides a sense of security, whil I haven't come across any while running, there are definatly moutain lions and bears up here.

    Truth be told he would rather be right where he is in my profile pic. Not sure how I ended up with the worlds laziest herding dog.
  • katibug
    katibug Posts: 2
    I've been taking my 5 year old Ridgeback out for 3-5 miles a couple times a week for about a month. Lately, as it's heating up even at 6am, he's starting to lag behind me a bit. I think its a combo of the heat and him being a bit pudgy/out of shape. Not sure if I should push him to back off and accept his limitations until fall when it cools off.
  • blobby10
    blobby10 Posts: 357 Member
    We have 2 labradors both about 7 years old, one black one yellow, and they come for a run (cross country so off leads) with me every morning for about 4 miles and at the weekend up to 7 or 8. Hubby takes them out running as well but he tends to do short sprints on one particular field so the dogs go off and mooch around.

    I have noticed that the dogs aren't so eager to keep up with me these days as they were 2 years ago - can't decide if I'm running faster or if they're getting older!

    Have done short runs with them on the lead but as we all prefer to run cross country, it doesn't happen very often! :-)
  • Temporalia
    Temporalia Posts: 1,151 Member
    I use to run with my parent's dog (now she is a bit too old and it is more difficult for her), I would run 3-4Ks every other day when I was going to my parents. She a labrador/ husky mix (so blond with clear blue eyes), now she is 10 and a bit out of shape for running.

    I also run once in a while (use to be every other day when I did my C25K) with my Boston Terrier, he loves running :) (see my avi)
    That said, he prefers going to the dog park and run like there's no tomorrow after other dogs running after a ball, he loves running with greyhounds too (he is higher on his legs and very muscular 30 pounds).
  • Arizona_JR
    Arizona_JR Posts: 275
    I love all of the replies to this post. I'm impressed with the variation of breeds as running partners.

    Personally, I've got several running partners to choose from: Doberman, Belgian Malinois, & Dutch Shepherd.

    pics to come.
  • Arizona_JR
    Arizona_JR Posts: 275
    My running partners (also my drug detection dogs)

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  • Arizona_JR
    Arizona_JR Posts: 275
    anyone else?
  • lilac01
    lilac01 Posts: 180 Member
    I run with my pug!
  • Arizona_JR
    Arizona_JR Posts: 275
    I run with my pug!

    lol..... awesome!
  • ESVABelle
    ESVABelle Posts: 1,264 Member
    135lb bullmastiff (2yr old male)
    5-8k
    10-11min pace
  • lilac01
    lilac01 Posts: 180 Member
    He's actually a really good running buddy though halfway I always end up carrying him.
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    i tried running with my 10 year old staffie a few times but i think shes a bit past it, so i leave her at home now.

    She seems to prefer short sprints when she sees a squirrel and then a leisurely stroll rather than distance running
  • Sheepdoglady
    Sheepdoglady Posts: 93
    Hi
    Great thread btw! I love anything to do with dogs! I used to run with my previous collies, before I had mishap with my knee. Now I run, not so much in a straight line, but more around a field full of sheep in eratic directions, whilst teaching my sheepdogs to herd correctly! Well, actually they teach me, seeing as they know more about it instinctively, but I try to get them to do it my way!

    It's amazing how fast you can actually run backwards when you need to, and it's amazing how doing that toughens up those leg muscles!

    You will never actually tire out my sheepdogs, they will always be ready to go again when you are ready to drop!
  • scarletleavy
    scarletleavy Posts: 841 Member
    I love to run with my 4 year old lab mix. She's a black lab mixed with a griffon terrier and is just the funniest looking dog ever. She looks like a black lab mixed with an old man, she's got this grey beard and grey tufted feet, but other than that is all black lab. We live right near a forest in the foothills of the mountains, so she just loves to come running in the woods with me. She also recently discovered jump roping. She saw me jumping and probably thought it looked like fun so she joined in too. I also take her on some bike trips with me.
  • fitnesscalv
    fitnesscalv Posts: 15 Member
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    lol, he tries his best. :o)
  • alise_lmx
    alise_lmx Posts: 292 Member
    I love this thread! I run with my white German shepard/husky mix. The farthest we have gone is about 5 miles. He loves it. To give him an even better workout I take him with me on the bike for shorter distances, he loves to sprint.

    Also, a little side story: my last dog was a lab/greyhound mix and was great to run with. One day we were running and I was thinking how fun it would be to be in a running club that everyone could bring their dog to run with too. At that very moment, my dog crossed in front of me and tripped me - I went sprawling on the concrete. It was so embaressing but also hilarious, even to me. So I realized why a doggie running club wouldn't be a good idea :) in the 6 years and 100's of runs with her, that was the only time that ever happened!
  • AZTrailRunner
    AZTrailRunner Posts: 1,199 Member
    I love this thread! I run with my white German shepard/husky mix. The farthest we have gone is about 5 miles. He loves it. To give him an even better workout I take him with me on the bike for shorter distances, he loves to sprint.

    Also, a little side story: my last dog was a lab/greyhound mix and was great to run with. One day we were running and I was thinking how fun it would be to be in a running club that everyone could bring their dog to run with too. At that very moment, my dog crossed in front of me and tripped me - I went sprawling on the concrete. It was so embaressing but also hilarious, even to me. So I realized why a doggie running club wouldn't be a good idea :) in the 6 years and 100's of runs with her, that was the only time that ever happened!

    I run a dog training school and have been trying to come up with a plan to do just that... K9 runner's club. :-D gotta work out the details though.
  • SarahLovesCheesecake
    SarahLovesCheesecake Posts: 520
    Gerald is my partner. He's a Springer......
  • alise_lmx
    alise_lmx Posts: 292 Member
    I think it would be great as long as the dogs are trained well to prevent any mishaps like mine :)
  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    i used to take my staffie running, but shes getting old now, and she doesnt really enjoy it. She likes a good walk and to chase the odd squirrel, but constant running over a distance, she just couldnt keep up, so i leave her at home now and walk her seperatly
  • alise_lmx
    alise_lmx Posts: 292 Member
    Oops azdesertdog my last post was supposed to be in reply to your post about the K9 running club but I guess I did that wrong
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    My two come with me, Clio the black lab spaniel cross no problem, boy the golden retriever won't stay home alone (cries like a baby) but he is utter rubbish lol!!! I end up dragging him along not good for him not good for me.
  • bashleyf
    bashleyf Posts: 4
    I take my 6 year old Golden Retriever with me. I am new to the excercise thing, but she has been playing fetch in a field next door for years so she is in amazing shape. She's very fit and eats organic dog food, I always tell people that if I could just be half as healthy as my dog I'd be happy! :) My only problem with running her is that she always wants to stop to smell things, so sometimes I leave her at home (but then feel guilty). The running thing is new and I still stop to walk a lot of the time, so hopefully with time she'll figure out that sniffing time is when we stop to walk. We always go before 9 AM when there is still a little bit of a chill in the air, after 9 it's too hot in the summer.
  • ronda_gettinghealthy
    ronda_gettinghealthy Posts: 777 Member
    I run with my Dalmatian ---"Howdy" but I can never run fast enough for him......LOL
  • jmruef
    jmruef Posts: 824 Member
    This is Oscar:

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    He's a retired racing greyhound.

    One would think he would like running with me, right?

    Wrong.

    This is what Oscar likes to do:

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    The last time I tried to take him running with me, he thought it was interesting for about a half mile and then he refused to go any farther. He literally stood completely still in the middle of the sidewalk, refusing to move. He's a big boy, I can't force him :(

    As much as I'd love to run with my pup, he's my baby, and he's perfect in all other ways, so I don't complain too much!

    Earl, our greyhound, is another non-runner. He LOVES to run laps at the dog park, but when I try to run with him on a leash, he runs in front of me, stops dead in his tracks to sniff something, runs in a different direction than where I want to go, etc. His favorite calorie burning activity is licking the peanut butter off the roof of his mouth. :)
  • HotMamaByVday
    HotMamaByVday Posts: 343 Member
    <-- this dog runs or walks everyday with me. I am new to the whole running thing, but she will stay out for around an hour before complaining. She is a pound puppy (australian shepard-rottweiler mix). She keeps up with me just fine. Of course, I can only run a 12 minute mile.
  • maryd523
    maryd523 Posts: 661 Member
    Yes, I run with Cooper, my 2.5 year old boxer. He just trots along beside me, does awesome. However, I don't run all that fast and so to him it's just a fast walk. So, he doesn't get worn out and I have to exercise him seperately most days. Boxers have a ton of energy and a three mile run/walk just isn't going to do it. :)

    But yeah, I love running with him. On hot days I hose him down really well before and after to keep him from overheating.
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    I have a 3month German Shephard/Blue Healer mix that loves going out with me. However, he's not quite fast enough to keep up with my jogging. But I know one day, he'll be dragging me!
  • youngmomtaz
    youngmomtaz Posts: 1,075 Member
    I run way too slow for my collie/husky/shepard mix. He much prefers bike rides but his feet need to be built up because any longer than 10 mins and he tends to get raw toes. We run anywhere from 3-5 miles a few times a week. I have just decided to train for a half marathon so he will come with on all of my non treadmill runs. I usually run at 5-6mph wich is barely above a walk for him, he always lookes at me like "is this the best you can do?" He has a good base though because we were cross country skiing for 4 straight months this winter. He loved that best because he can stay cool and chase the wild turkeys in the bush.
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