Actidog - Canicross, Dog Walking & Pet Care

05/10/2025

6th - 12th October is Pet Obesity Awareness Week

Maintaining your pet at a healthy weight will help keep them active and happier for longer - but do you know what to look for?

The Body Condition Score Chart is a helpful reference you can use to check your pet

Find out more with these excellent resources from Association for Pet Obesity Prevention and Canine Arthritis Management:

https://www.petobesityprevention.org/pet-weight-check
https://caninearthritis.co.uk/managing-arthritis/weight-management/

29/09/2025

Lovely to be working with Lizzy on bringing canicross to Todmorden! Get in touch with her to book your place (only a couple left!)

⭐⭐ DOG TRAINING CLASSES⭐⭐

🐕Along with the fantastic Laura Robinson at Actidog - Canicross, Dog Walking & Pet Care we are putting on canicross tasters, which include:

🐾 Canicross kit hire
🐾 Running under experienced trainer supervision
🐾 Tips and tricks to get a head start with your training
🐾 Harness measurements for your dog

🐕 Another block of our puppy training classes are starting soon!! Don't miss out on the opportunity to give your puppy the best start!!

To book, enquire or for more information about these or any other classes
💬 Message Barkin' Mad
📞 Call/text 07803 070171
📧 Email [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.barkinmadtraining.co.uk

28/09/2025

It's nearly the start of a new month, which means... more canicross tasters!

Next Sunday (5th October), join me in Slaithwaite to have a go at running with your dog in harness

You don't need to be a runner already, everything is at a gentle pace in these 1-2-1 sessions to introduce you safely to the sport. All kit hire and fitting is included, plus you get a tailored follow-up info pack with details to help you start your canicross adventures together!

Book via www.actidog.co.uk or drop a DM for more info

24/09/2025

From "all the gear but no idea" to canicross-ready in one hour, with an Actidog canicross taster!

What you get:
✅ Personalised kit guidance and fitting
✅ Practical cues and techniques to get you started
✅ Resources to take away, including a kit shop discount code

How it works:

1. You select your preferred location and book through the Actidog website, sharing key details about you and your dog.

2. We meet up, get you into the kit and head out - initially at a walking pace, then introducing some short runs when you feel ready. While we're together, I guide you through the techniques to develop your skills as a canicross team. I also measure your dog to help you check sizing for getting their own running harness.

3. Afterwards, you get a personalised email info pack including all this:
📋 Summary of kit you've tried
📏 Dog harness measurements
🔗 Links to kit suppliers (inc. discount code)
🗣️ Summary of cues and techniques
🐕 Extra tips for caring for a canine athlete
🏁 Information about recommended groups and events

Next step?

Just pop to www.actidog.co.uk "Book a canicross session" to find a session to suit you!

23/09/2025

Does your dog struggle in a group walk environment?

I know what it's like to have a dog that needs their own space, which is why I specialise in offering solo walks - I provide valuable one-to-one time for your pups, tailoring walks to their specific requirements, whether they're health-related, age-related or behavioural.

If you're based in the Colne Valley and feel your dog could benefit from their own personal dog walker, drop me a message!

21/09/2025

Lovely time at Elland Show today with best girl Nanook!

She did well at a busy event with lots of dogs around, and won 2nd place in the ‘Young at Heart’ class of the RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch dog show, missing out narrowly to an amazing 18 year old dog (peeking out behind us in the pic)!

Met some lovely people in the show ring as well, and picked up a new bandana from the Harvey’s Army team - doesn’t she look pretty in it? 🤩

20/09/2025

Wet hair? Don't care!

A big shoutout to Bertie, Gwen, Hugo, Lola, Max and Pippin for joining me this week in the wild weather - it all adds to the fun, right?

Happy weekend, looking forward to more adventures next week!