www.PoochTo5k.com is a program to encourage dogs and their owners to get fit, by training to run 5km
http://poochto5k.com/a-new-look-at-exercise-for-puppies/
A New Look at Exercise for Puppies! by Admin At last some concrete science about exercising puppies. And before we go any further, here are the author’s credentials – ” Dr. Darryl L. Millis is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinar...
Poor Guinness was attacked by a loose dog when we were out running. He was bitten multiple times on the leg. It was a scary thing to experience.
Anybody else encountered a grumpy loose dog on their runs? How did you handle it?
This pup will likely have a happy ending with a new family :-)
Stray dog that finished half-marathon alongside human competitors awarded medal ABC Goldfields By Isabel Moussalli and Ivo Da Silva Tue 31 Jul 2018, 6:31 AM AEST Photo It is likely the canine finished in two-and-a-half hours, matching the average time for the event. ABC Goldfields: Isabel Moussalli....
Pet Webinar is a series of webinars presented by veterinarians with information for pet owners. The next one is scheduled for this month and it covers common genetic disorders in dogs. Check it out at this link.
http://www.pet-webinar.com/index.php?id=7&L=1
Pet Webinare
Impressive to think that a dog can be trained to run the Iditarod (1200 miles pulling a sled in Alaska) by the time they are 2 years old!!
"Dogs can run in the race as soon as they are trained to do so, which means that there are young dogs on the trail. Dogs keep running in a musher’s team as long as they are healthy and as long as they still love to race. That means there are ‘old’ experienced dogs on the trail. It also means that mushers can have a mixture of young dogs (2 or 3 years old) and older dogs (about age 4 -8) on the team."
https://iditarod.com/zuma/how-old-are-the-dogs/
What is the average age of the dogs? Are they retired after a certain age? These are questions that a lot of you have asked.
How excited is this running dog!!!!!
Where did you run with your dog today? Picture please?
5km on the beach followed by a game of ball.
Interesting article. What are your thoughts?
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/05/running-with-dogs/527043/
Exercising with people can be great for some dogs, but a lot of the science is unclear.
Dog runners! Just for you, a virtual run with medals for both you and your four legged running buddy! This virtual run is raising funds for Pets in Crisis, a charity that fosters pets owned by women escaping domestic violence situations. You can find the registration page here, and check out my comments for pictures of the bling! We'd love your support.
http://www.runwithdogs.com/virtual-run-registration/
Virgin Australia
Today we are excited to unleash our new Virgin Australia Canine Crew in a world first initiative. On select flights, a Canine Crew member will work alongside our award-winning Cabin Crew team to offer a range of additional services.
Congratulations to all pooches who have completed their rigorous training program and officially take to the skies for the first time today.
6 year old running a 2.06 half marathon - guaranteed there are no closed growth plates there. So why the recommendation to delay running with a dog until 12 months? Is it because we've bred dogs with conformational issues that predispose to orthopaedic issues? Could a "sound" dog safely start running earlier? How do you define "sound"? Are we too conservative?
What are your thoughts?
http://www.runnersworld.com/kids-running/youth-half-marathon-records-keep-dropping?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=Social&utm_term=803257216&utm_campaign=Runner%E2%80%99s%20World
Long distances aren’t a problem for these preteens.
Not true!! Right?
The New Keep Fit Campaign...
Wishing all our followers and their running buddies a very Merry Christmas.
The Christmas Present...
This s a story about a dog surfing with its master. And while that may not be running, it does show that exercising and participating in a sport with your dog, such as running or in this case surfing, can help you build a strong bond of trust and friendship with even the most timid of dogs.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-17/inside-the-competitive-world-of-dog-surfing/7836188
For those who think the dog surfing scene is just about canines in costumes gliding in on the whitewash, Abbie the Australian Kelpie will prove you wrong.
This is an interesting read. A study into heat stroke in dogs.
https://k9trailtime.wordpress.com/2016/09/15/heatstroke-in-dogs-a-temperature-monitoring-study-in-sport-dogs/
We recently spoke to Dr Anne Carter and Emily Hall MRCVS who have been conducting a temperature monitoring study for Nottingham Trent University with dogs who have been at some of the races we atte…
Tail Runner
Ultra Runner Wants To Adopt Stray Dog Who Ran With Him In The Grueling Gobi Desert Race
It seems a strange place to bond with a dog, but ultra runner Dion Leonard found the perfect running mate while recently racing in the Gobi desert. The British runner was participating in the grueling 155 mile (250 km) 4 Deserts Race across China’s Gobi desert when he was joined by a small, stray do...
Yesterday's meme wasn't too far off the mark, it seems.
If an app can encourage dog walks we're all for it!
Anyone else?
Who would run, and who would stay and cuddle?
Run for your life!
Ok, language warning, but many of us know the feeling of this. Thanks to The Oatmeal for saying what we mean.
Man and Dog Team Run Record-Setting 4:13 Mile | Competitor.com
It's believed to be the fastest known human-dog mile performance ever.
Love this!
A runner and his canine companions explore the mountains in southeast France
Dogs make the best running buddies.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-19/meet-top-end-ultra-marathon-runner-robbie-hendrickx/7258792?section=sport
If you like the idea of running hundreds of kilometres over mountains higher than the tallest buildings, then maybe ultra-marathon running is the sport for you.
Another great running dog video. Check out the pace of this Whippet!! A bit of the feels at the end tho'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z2us5_CSM0&feature=youtu.be
Anyone lucky enough to interact with Kelly McGarry was instantly struck by his good natured personality and ability to make you feel like an old friend withi...
Keep the tissues handy.
Eric weighed over 300 pounds, had type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and his doctor told him he would be dead in 5 years unless he changed. They suggested a dog. Eric went to the Humane Society Silicon Valley and said he wanted an obese, middle-aged dog, so they would have something in common. What happened next transformed their lives.
Guinness at parkrun - who else runs parkrun with their dog?
7.13 for 50k on Doxie sized legs. Gotta be impressed with that!
Your dachshund did what?
He ran the Fremont 50k course today in 7:13 and that my friends is a 50k PR for the beast!
Make no excuses
Who else knows a half marathon dog?
Two-year-old Ludivane, a bloodhound from Elkmont, a town with a population of only about 400, had been let out for a stroll by her owner, when she...
A nice post about the importance of a training buddy.
http://team.inov-8.com/anna-lupton-training-buddy/
'Training with buddies triggers competitiveness... Show me a runner who's not competitive and I'll show you an accident claims salesman with a good soul'
If you're into podcasts, this is a good listen. Howie Stern is a trail runner and he runs with his two dogs.
http://trailrunnernation.com/2015/10/dogs-and-dirtbags-with-howie-stern/
Trail Running Podcasts, Gear Reviews and Community
Still on the topic of Dachshunds, meet Tru-Man, marathoner and trail runner.
http://trailgirl.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/mini-dachshund-runs-marathon-262-miles.html
Very insperational. I had dachshunds growing up. Took him hiking and he scraped up his chest, but he never stopped. Did TruMan medal ?
How gorgeous are these Dachshunds!!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-19/running-of-the-wieners-sausage-dogs-dachshund-race-in-melbourne/6789074
Sausage dogs from across Melbourne face off to settle, once and for all, the question of which dachshund is the city's fastest.
Hyperthermia is serious and can be deadly. Take care in warm weather. Please.
SAN DIEGO -- Despite posted warning signs and 100-plus degree temperatures, some hikers at Mission Trails Park decided to brave the heat -- and brought their dogs. The specific warnings about heat ...
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