The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog: Tips and Techniques for Understanding Your Canine's Fitness and Running Temperament

by Bryan Barrera

Overview

Everything you need to know before you take your four-legged friend on a run.

When looking for a consistent running buddy, it's only natural that you look towards your dog.Who wouldn't want to share a workout with their loyal and energetic canine companion? Plus, there are numerous physical and mental benefits that both you and your four-legged friend can gain from running. But just like humans, dogs need to train properly and build up their fitness before tackling a longer run. Without physical cues to judge from, it can be hard to tell if your dog is ready for a run. Luckily, Bryan Barrera'sbook, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog contains all the information that you need to safely hit the pavement with your pet.

Founder and owner of one of the nation's first dog-running companies, DC Dog Runner, Barrera is an expert on running with dogs. Weaving in personal experiences, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog provides a comprehensive look at dog running, including topics such as:
 

• Assessing your dog as a runner
• Running in different types of weather
• The best terrains to run on
• Running with multiple dogs
• The best collars and leashes for active dogs
• What to do if your dog gets injured
• How to hire a professional dog runner
• And more!

So whether you and your canine are novice harriers or seasoned trail warriors, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog will help you make your future runs safer and more enjoyable.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510750708
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	03/16/2021
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	1,074,342
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Bryan Barrera is the co-founder and owner of DC Dog Runner, which specializes in running with dogs to promote health and fitness through vigorous exercise. Starting with their first client, Diesel,  Bryan and his wife, Suzanne, have built DC Dog Runner into a twelve-person operation that runs more than fifty dogs per week. They  make their home near Washington, DC with their five children.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 You Do What? 1

Chapter 2 Assessing Your Dog for the First Time 17

Chapter 3 Reasons for Running With Your Dog 33

Chapter 4 Tools for Running with Your Dog 47

Chapter 5 Who Shouldn't Run and When Not to Run 69

Chapter 6 Seasonal Running Solutions 83

Chapter 7 Urban vs. Trail Running & Single vs. Pack Running 107

Chapter 8 Before You Start 127

Chapter 9 Types of Running Dogs 145

Chapter 10 Finding and Working with a Dog Runner 171

Editorial Reviews

"A must-read for those of us who love running, community, and man's best friend."
 -Chris Farley, owner of Pacers Running in Washington, DC

"What an incredible and inspiring read. If you have ever wanted to chase a dream, this is a book for you."
 -Michael Wardian, professional marathon & ultramarathon runner; Guinness world record holder—7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

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