15/03/2024
Are you a dog runner? We want to hear from you!!
Dog Runners I want to hear from you!
I spend a lot of time running dogs on Kinder and Bleaklow through my sister business Mountain Miles. I’ve sold kit for Ruffwear for many years, and as I own a dog adventure company have used a hands free walking belt (as do all of our team members) made by the amazing company SASS, who had make their walking belts to order.
When it came to gearing up for running I DIY’d my setup. Using the walking belt, then either a combo of two ridgeline leads on a short Roamer, if I was running two dogs, or a long Roamer secured around me on the very thin waist strap if I’m running just one dog.
Over all the years customers have come to me for tailored fittings and advice on gear choice (I’m the same price as retail so it costs you nothing) I’ve had many chats about running with your pooches. And as much as I love Ruffwear harnesses (the amazing Flagline especially) and the leads and human gear they make I’ve always felt there should be a more comfortable option.
I’m also a holistic canine nutritionist specialising in sport and working dog nutrition, and last weekend I was away at Crufts working for a wonderful raw food company, before the halls opened on Sunday I was treated to a bag of Canicross equipment by a company with a great looking range of products.
This week I’ve been putting this kit through its paces. Well I’m not sure what to say except it’s an absolute game changer for me. It’s very comfortable, there’s no chaffing, plenty of room to see my feet, the gates are well made with huge breaking strain. I am impressed to say the least. They also make a range of running specific harnesses for dogs that look seriously well made.
My question to the runners, if I was stocking kit like this, and you could come try it on, see how it fitted, get some first hand experience and know-how about using it, would you be interested? I’m always a big fan of laying hands on things before I buy and there doesn’t seem to any local shops around where this is possible?
Anyway, very long post, but before I set up any sort of wholesale account I really want to hear your opinions.