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Anyone run with their dogs?
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I'm trying to run with my dogs tonight, and see how it goes. Any tips? I have to take them separately right now, but I'm slowly working on getting them to be able to go together. I have them both on gentle leaders, since they're both pullers.
Is there anything else I should do for them? Any tips would be appreciate, thanks y'all!
Re: Anyone run with their dogs?
I love running with my dog, he's the best running-buddy ever! Like PP said, its best to wait until there two if your going to go to long, but short jogs may be fine for younger dogs, and if they have every had health or joint issues you may want to ask your vet to look them over. Exercise will help with the pulling, tired dogs are good dogs and as they get used to the routine they may pull at the beginning but then settle into stride and jog nicely. The biggest thing I would recommend you pay attention to is making sure they are well hydrated. If they start seeking out the shade or slowing down by every shade patch they probably need to walk aways or have some water. I can run quite a bit longer than my dog can without stopping for water, but he is a heat sensitive breed and kind of a cry baby. Hope you all have fun!
Thank y'all! They're both pretty young, ones a year and the others is 7 months. I thought it would be a good way to get them some exercise since it's tough to let them outside for long since it's so hot here, and sometimes the concrete burns their paws.
I jogged around the block with each once, I can't run very far so I guess that helps too. SO far we haven't had any issues with either, but I will keep that in mind, and ask my vet what she thinks about them in the future. I know Pongo will be prone to wobbler's syndrome, but other than that I'm unsure. But they've got a comprehensive appt coming up next month so I'll remember to ask. Thank y'all!
What breed of dogs are they? I see you mentioned wobbler's which is common among Great Danes. If I was dealing with a giant breed dog, like a Dane or Dane mix, I would be extra careful about putting too much pressure on their joints too young and I definitely wouldn't run them on pavement until they're full grown (i.e. after age 2). I'm not a giant breed expert by any means, but I know they have some special needs so it would be good to reach out to your vet and/or the breeder or rescue you got them from to better understand how to care for their growing bones.
Also, you may already know this, but if you have a large, deep-chested dog, like a Dane, you also want to be careful about bloat. Don't feed them less than an hour before or after running.
In the meantime, keep working on their leash manners. Teaching them to match your pace in a heel will make running much easier and more like second nature once you are ready to really start running. With my dog, it was harder for her to have self-control when running, so we worked on leash manners during walks, then transitioned the skills over to our runs. The first few months of running together were NOT fun, but once she understood how to run nicely, she's a great training buddy.
GL!
"The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past." - Sylvia Plath
My boy is a doberman/boxer mix, but looks like a fat whippet. Funny how mixes end up right? I know dobies are prone to wobblers syndrome, and boxers have horrible health in general. I really wanted to start running with him b/c he loves to run, I swear if he could do it all day he would. I think a lot of that is the boxer in him, he has a ton of energy.
The gentle leader has helped a ton with both of them, they don't pull me around like they used to.
I run with 2 of my dogs, ("lab" and Aussie/lab mix) I use a running belt which I made from taking apart a regular harness and that makes life a lot easier not having to hang on to their leashes. If you are not comfortable with that yet, you might try a leash coupler so you only have one handle to hold on to. I also use an easy walk harness instead of a gentle leader.
I do not run very far either, so hydration is not a problem for us, but make sure they go to the bathroom first. Yesterday I thought they both had but then was jerked to a stop while Shiloh went #2 ... good thing I live in the country where no one cares
Like PPs said I would check with your vet first before running with them that young though.
I love running with my dog and he pouts if I don't take him consistantly.
I would definitely wait until they are a little older to do any serious running as other have mentioned. I also tend to emphasize how important it is for them to have good leash manners at the walk before you start running with them. When you run you are less able to handle them pulling (especially if its a surprise to you) and other sudden movements. It is also much MUCH better for you and your running form if they aren't pulling on you the whole time. Dog parks are a good alternative for younger dogs they can run and play get great exercise at their own pace as well as learn great socialization skills.