Hi friends! Last winter, my dog presented with a shoulder injury. We didn't do any imaging, just rested, took NSAIDs, and eventually it went away. We'd been running fine, but typically between 5 - 9 miles.

We did a 12 mile run the other day, and the next morning, she could hardly put any weight on her leg - same shoulder, same type of injury.

X-rays came back clean, and I'd like to do an ultrasound. We're back on total rest + NSAIDs.

But I'm curious if anyone has dealt with a recurring injury like this? My plan is to work with PT / ortho to do more imaging to see if we're dealing with something permanent. I'm at peace with just limiting her to shorter runs indefinitely, but she's only 6 and she *likes* long days in the woods, so if there's a way to complete healing, I'd love to hear what y'all did to get there.

Dog-mum to a puppy Whippet, planning to welcome him into my run world once he's old enough later in the year. Deep in planning mode.

To date, I have found any regular doggy gear does not fit and I need to shop specific for sighthound designed wares (ie jumpers, collars etc)

I've read through older posts in this subreddit and the non-stop dogwear seems to be the go-to brand... but I can't find local stockists (based in Melbourne, Australia) to get a fitting / check them out.

Welcoming input:
- any Whippet owners with harness recommendations?
- any known Melbourne Australia places I can get a fit for my boy?
- any other Whippet-specific advice you want to chime in with?

Thank you community!

Just curious how you structure your running with your dogs. Do you do all your runs with your babies, or just a couple per week. Is it just steady runs or intervals too!?

Usually I just get up early but I also work as a dog walker, so been prioritising getting up at 4.45am to get everyone's dogs walked before the heat. So ours have only had short little walks at 4.45am

This is only Rips 5th run and her first one running next to Buddy who is her best friend and she goes crazy to play with him so this was a tricky one to run beside him

I am deciding between two belts and am looking for input. They are the Nahak hybrid Traction and the Non-stop canix 2 https://nahak.ca/en/product/hybrid-traction-belt/ and https://www.nonstopdogwear.com/products/canix-belt-2 . The belt would be used by both my wife and I to run with our dobermann (90 Lbs). We are roughly the same size but some ability to adjust is needed. We currently use a Ruffwear running belt and out major concern is when he pulls it gets painful on the lower back.

We are not serious long runners (we would nto run more than 10K with him) but we do run frequently.

My 4y/o border collie mix and I have been trail running several times a week since he was about 1 year old. Our typical run is about 3 miles on trails in hilly, high desert terrain, but he can easily run for much longer (10+ miles) He is very good at heeling on leash, but off-leash on trails he tends to get distracted by smells, marking his territory, lag behind, take shortcuts, etc… I find myself constantly having to call him and get him focused again.

I see other folks out on the trails with dogs who are totally “locked in”, right on their heels or pacing immediately in front. If you have your dog at that level, any tips for how you got there? Do some dogs just have it naturally, is it extreme diligence and training, or just a matter of pacing/strategy?

Thanks!

I’m a beginner with all this but I’d like to get a canicross set up. So can I have some advice on what to buy preferably keeping costs relatively low for now. This is Winston he’s a poodle mix and is 25kg he’s pretty lanky and has a small neck so what would be the best harness for him that I can buy in the uk? Right now he’s in a perfect fit harness but I’d like to start the canicross instead of running along side him. Thank you ❤️

So I want to start jogging with my doggo but I live close to dt so I'd really like a suggestion on some decent dog shoes as I want to protect his feetzies from any possible glass or other things that may be on the ground. I can't pay anything crazy but up $60 is my limit, but also if there is a decent quality at less I won't complain. Also what is a good waist lead that actually has some length and so he doesn't feel too crowded by me. I plan to start slow and around my block before branching out.

Hi! I am scheduled to do a hiking backcountry trip with my 2.5 year old golden retriever in September and I’m starting to worry I may be overdoing it for her.
The hike is a total of 82 km and we are doing it over 8 days. Most days will be between 7-10 km, but we have two 17 km days in a row that really can’t be helped because of where campsites are located. There will be a fair amount of up and down, we’ll be in the La Cloche mountains in Ontario which are only barely considered mountains but are more tough than what we have near me. My dog is healthy, and we have done lots of hiking and camping, but never this many days in a row of hikes this long. I had a whole plan for getting fit increasing 10% week over week but it’s been so hot that we are off track.

I have diagnosed OCD and one of my common patterns is worrying I’ll accidentally hurt my dog, so this has me spiralling a bit.

Am I setting her up for disaster? Does this sound like something an adult golden should be able to handle as long as we don’t go from 0 to 17 km overnight? Do you have any experience with getting dogs trained for this type of activity, and ways to work around the crazy heat we’re experiencing?

Thanks for any guidance. I will leave her home if I have to, but she really loves camping and hiking and I know she’d have a blast. On our smaller trips she’s had the zoomies non-stop she’s so happy to be out there. I don’t want to overreact and not give her this amazing trip if she could easily handle it.

Hi all! New to this subreddit but a lover of canicross with my 10yo Weimaraner. I have been using the same gear for a very long time, and have been… tolerating it. I want to invest in good stuff now. Would appreciate recommendations for the following: harness, belt, leash, hydration, and shoes. Any general advice about gear is very welcome.

Thanks in advance!

I've been on shift so Moose hasn't had a good run for few days. For some reason on this portion of the trail he loves to hits the nitro. Does your dog have a trail that makes them go hard?

I just try to keep up and not hit a tree with my shoulder.

I recently joined a run club to maybe make some friends that enjoy running. The problem is all the little side runs they do are still considered organized events and I can’t take my dog. It also feels a little pick me and a popularity contest. But ultimately I hate that Kya would lose something that she really seems to enjoy and I would continue to choose her again and again.

Hi! Anyone here that would like to be friends on strava so we can see each others doggy runs? I always love connecting with like-minded runners.

Here is my profile link if youre interested! https://strava.app.link/uQs6AC8EF4b

Hoping to find some ideas for a dual leash with a swivel for my two, very different sized, pups. They both move well together, but somwthing with a split and handles for both dogs I'm thinking may be helpful. Thank you very much in advance 😊

Hi everyone! My name is Ashlee 😊. Currently a long distance runner myself. Adopted a puppy back in February. Her name is Olive and she is a poodle/husky/schnauzer mix. She turned 1 a few days ago. I want to start running with her but have no idea where to start. We live in Central FL so I’m assuming now is not the best time to start, even early morning runs are super humid. I am looking for all types of advice on harness, leash, and where to get the best knowledge on how to properly start. Thanks so much for any and all info!

Runners and dogs

Hey I'd like to adress this to the huge running/jogging community of montreal.

Could we have a practice of giving some space when running towards a dog and especially from behind.

Some dogs don't react, some dogs get a jump scare and reinforces fears of people running.

Of course its the dogs owners responsibility but human heads don't swivel 360 degrees.

Its similar to how we educate children not to approach unknown dogs.

Yes reactive dogs should have a muzzle but even with a muzzle it can be jump scared and react, lung towards, etc (especially from behind). It is so common for runners to run INCHES from my dog.

So just in the interest of living in community it would be amazing if space was given if there is the possibility for both parties to do so safely.

Thanks! Hope everyone is well