Any advise / comments from anyone as I'm looking to get a dog and intend to take it running with me. Can anyone recommend any type of dog that happy to do 6-8 miles a day at around 6:30 pace and can you enter races with a dog? Any advise appreciated as I'd hate to get a dog that would just stop after 15 mins running!!!
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And no you can't run with dogs in races (well, very rarely)
However mine are never at home alone for more than 2 hours and they come to work with me. Like all dogs they are pack animals so need company. Whilst puppies, most will chew whatever is to hand or paw!!!
Use an extending lead so dog is under control but not under your feet - just make sure you both go the same side of trees etc.
My lab likes it slow and steady and 5 miles maximum!
I do a few races, but I get permission from the organisers first. We always start at the back and carefully work our way up to the middle. We do rural races only.
My PB is 1:38 for a 1/2 and 44:00 for a 10k, but I think I could go quicker if I was off the lead!
The furthest I have ever run is 21 miles when HE was training for the FLM"
i met a rhodesian ridgeback once when out on a run. massive.
how do you ensure your dogs dont bother other runners?
and presumably other runners
but ive been badly mauleed twice
if i see a lose dog running with no obvious owner in sight, yes im scared
its not fair
i would so like to run in parks and so on
Dog's like that should be on leads.
My other lab can be a bit growly & he's kept on a lead
i think ALL dogs should be on leads if they cant run quietly by their owners
They are White Shepherds. Previously we had German Shepherds. All have been happy to run anytime, anywhere, any distance with me.
Most medium to large dogs enjoy running, except for the very heavy breeds. Just be sure to start them out easy, and gradually increase distance just as you would yourself. Make sure you don't run them in very hot weather, and stop if they show signs of distress, and you'll have many years of happy running with your 4-footed companion. I haven't trained without a dog for 20 years!
oooooh dear
thank you blotts mate
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On the few occasions they race they have only one aim, and thats to be running at the front.
With Mak it means he takes off like a Scud missile for the first mile before he slows a bit, then we run side by side.
On club runs they think we are just one big pack of dogs out for a run.
And when we train together its fun too. I'm afraid some may think I'm a bit unhinged 'cos I chat to them while we are out.
Take heed of Ironwolf's comments about increasing milage and particularly hot weather.
but its those loose dogs who bound up to you
and do their owners care
"hes just playing"
nooooooooooo
dont start me on dog poo
Thanks for all reply's. Looks like best option could be collie/ lab cross or a springer. Now to search out Rescue centres to try and find a cute one.
thanks