Anyone run with their dog?

I bought 2 harnesses for the dogs at Crufts, and a running belt for me. From here.. Zen Cart!, The Art of E-commerce
Got a discount too

I have to say they are the best fitting harnesses I've found. Easy to put on, just go over the dog's head, and the under leg bits are fleece as well so they don't rub. I bought sensible colours - a black for Remus and a brown for Zee.

I tested them on a run this afternoon.. absolutely brilliant. It feels weird running along not holding onto the leads, as they clip to D rings on my belt. The result was a lot less tension in my shoulders, and the dogs made my run much easier as they gently pulled me along. The only problem is they don't know I like to do the first mile steady!

[jokersmum]

My first shepherd, Jester, used to run with me but he never went on the lead. He did tell me when he'd had enough though as he'd start deliberately trying to trip me up! I miss him Couldn't run with Joker and Eva though, reckon I'd end up face first in a puddle as quick as ya like!

Originally Posted by jokersmum

My first shepherd, Jester, used to run with me but he never went on the lead. He did tell me when he'd had enough though as he'd start deliberately trying to trip me up! I miss him Couldn't run with Joker and Eva though, reckon I'd end up face first in a puddle as quick as ya like!

Remus knows what to do, he keeps straight. Zee's new to it.. she can be a bit of a weaver, and on one occasion she tripped me up down a farm track. I fell near a large puddle, and just when I was thinking how lucky I was in avoiding it, both of them charged through it towards me to see what I was doing on the ground! Nice

[Heather]

Originally Posted by Anni

Anyone run with their dog?:

When I'm on the tread mill Kira lies on my bed and watches me lol

[GV9297]

As you know Anni I trying just to run at the moment couldn't cope with the monster as well!

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Heather

When I'm on the tread mill Kira lies on my bed and watches me lol

When my dogs are on the tread mill, I just sit and watch them.....

[ianock]

If I try and run sasha just goes into excited mode and jumps up in front of me!

[nisbreagha]

My two run with me and bike with me too, obv they run next to the bike!! I'm not that good a trainer that I've taught them to ride a bike

Originally Posted by Stuart

When my dogs are on the tread mill, I just sit and watch them.....

I've a dreadmill, but not tried the dogs on it. Our dearly departed cat got on it once, was so funny, he couldn't work out how to get off!

Originally Posted by ianock

If I try and run sasha just goes into excited mode and jumps up in front of me!

at least she doesn't grab your arm Police dog style!

Originally Posted by nisbreagha

My two run with me and bike with me too, obv they run next to the bike!! I'm not that good a trainer that I've taught them to ride a bike

Wouldn't let my two near me on a bike.. accident waiting to happen!

[Stuart]

I dog scooter