Sport
Canicross session
Canicross is done with a pulling harness, a bungee line and a belt, not with the walking lead. The sessions teach the technique and build fitness gradually, respecting the fact that a dog shouldn't start running seriously until they've finished growing.
Frequently asked questions
What kit is needed?
A pulling harness for the dog, an elastic bungee line and a canicross belt for you. With a walking lead and a normal harness you hurt them both: the pull goes straight into the neck or the back.
From what age can they run?
Once they've finished growing: between twelve and eighteen months depending on size. Running distances before the growth plates close is one of the most effective ways to ruin a set of joints.
And if it's hot?
You don't run. Dogs shed heat far worse than we do and heatstroke kills. Above twenty degrees with humidity it's best to skip it, and in summer only first thing.
Whatever your companion needs, there's someone here ready to provide it.
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