RunningAHEAD - Topic: Running with my dawg.

Batensmack

Beware, batbear...

posted: 4/19/2009 at 8:23 AM

I'd like to enjoy running with my pooch, but he's a real pain in the ass. He's a border collie mix, but he just doesn't seem to get it. I don't mind him stopping along the way to do "the business." But he takes up every scent we come across. Do any of you runner/dog whisperers know of any tricks or special collars/harnesses that might make running with my dog more bearable?

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gooddogs74

posted: 4/19/2009 at 10:28 PM

Check out gentle leaders, easy walk harnesses and prong collars. All have suitability depending on the temperament of the dog and the situation. GL's and Easy Walks are both made by premier pet products.

nzrun

Loves the outdoors

posted: 4/19/2009 at 10:56 PM

I understand! My dog has taken to doing his business 2x on some of our runs - gah! Running with a baggy already makes it a little annoying, but the pulling on the lead for a big sniff at different times makes me grumpy enough not to want to run with him. However, he looks at me with those big brown eyes and he comes every time. I think my dog just needs more training on how to behave when we're running, so I'm trying to work on that and hope he improves some more. We both love the trail runs when he can be off lead Smile

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perfesserr

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 4/20/2009 at 6:58 AM

I have the opposite problem. Daisy pulls me like a sled dog the whole way. If I was on rollerblades I'd get no exercise at all. I think it's a matter of leash training. If the dog first learns to heel properly, he'll get the idea. You need to be alpha-dog.

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