I'm currently trying to organise a fundraiser for the RSPCA called "The K9 Challenge". It's a 9k fun run which you do with your dog. A lot of people think that I'm (literally!) barking mad when they hear this idea.
What do you guys think? Anyone out there who runs with their dog regularly... or have you heard of or attended a similar event?
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This story does not have a happy end though because in the final mile there is a extremely steep stretch of road between some houses.The dog slipped and because the runner had the lead wrapped round his hand he went over as well. The end result was a nasty gash to the head. Runner/dog owners beware.
But I'm not sure how she'd be with lots of other dogs. Much as I'd like to enter the race I think I'd have to leave Daisy at home because she might fight with the other dogs, especially as she'd be on a lead and that makes her tense in company. If I let her off the lead I would never see her again, she's a Beagle and she can't help following her nose.
Sorry.
John and I have run many races with ours, in fact in 1994 John successfully ran the Frankfurt marathon with our Snowy. If dogs train with their owners, there's no problem. I do all my marathon training with at least one of ours. Good luck to you and cheers for having such a great idea.
Walkies is a better bet.
He is excellent company as I run on my own a lot and where I live is very rural, so I feel safer with him.
I love the idea of the race but think that the RSPCA could have a lot more dogs to re-home at the end of it!
My dogs get stressed when on a lead and I suspect that this would make them lose whatever patience they possess. I think that a sponsored walk would be better.
Good luck with your fund raising.
Another sure-fire money maker is dog racing - all you need is an enclosed field, a couple of posts and some marker tapes, and maybe a small prize for the winners. We do it with small, medium and large groups, each dog runs separately down a straight course chasing after the owner and is timed from start to finish line. But prepare to spend a whole day at it! At two tries each, it adds up to a whole lot of time. We always get a few small dogs, quite a lot of mediums, and a huge class of large dogs.
And dog walkers - please - watch out with those fishing wire stretchy leads ! Are you trying to kill innocent runners !!!
Grrr. Spleen vented - feel better now. Thanks. :-)
I run with my Beagle Daisy - mostly for safety but also it's nice to have the company. I asked my vet about how far I could run with her and he said nothing I would be able to do would be too much for her. Remember, they've got four legs while we've only got two.
And we abuse ourselves in unspeakable ways whereas dogs are just healthy, mainly.
Enjoy your running
As for a race? Well it would certainly level the playing field as the onus would fall on dog performance. Imagine that runner who always wins coming last due to excessive lampposts en-route!
I feel contented if I can outrun one.
How often do you think sled dogs stop for a pee when racing? Just doesn't happen mate.
If any of you guys have read the original message I think you might see that some of you are missing the point a bit? I'm trying to organise a sponsored FUN run/walk for CHARITY not a chance to set a 9k PB!
The whole ideas is to arrange a fun family day out whilst raising the money for the RSPCA and increasing awareness about animal welfare issues in my local community. Didn't realise it'd be quite so controversial!!
The date and venue aren't finalised yet, but it's going to be held in the Sutton, Surrey area, probably on the second Sunday of January (12th) 2003. As soon as the details are confirmed I'll post a message. Please do spread the word... the more the merrier!