Canicross

If trail running wasn’t mad and muddy enough, what about trail running with your dog?

Canicross takes this concept one step further with a waistbelt that attaches via a two meter bungee line to a padded dog harness. Not only does this help you to run faster and give your dog an extra work out, you get to enjoy the great outdoors togrther -at speed!

Obviously some dogs are better suited to this sport than others, especially smarter breeds who need to lead active lifestyles. Canicross is a great way to provide a physical workout for your dog while directional commands will help them to learn to use their brain and build their confidence.

For beginners, canicross is about bonding with their dog in a friendly, non-competitive environment where fast walking can progress to a run at the dog and owner’s own pace.

At the intermediate stage, dog-runners can improve their dog handling and running skills with support from other like minded runners.

Meanwhile for the advanced dog-runner, the Canicross Trailrunners organise a number of off road events, offering a variety of locations, terrain, distance and difficulty.

Canicross Trailrunners are a group of canicross enthusiasts who dedicate their spare time to inspiring other would be dog-trailrunners to pursue new and exciting off road adventures.

They have an extensive website for all things Canicross from kit and equipment to directing your dog as well as a list of canicross races.

If you’d like to see what Canicross is all about, visit their website, or check out the “Rudolph’s Rampage” 5 Mile Canicross Race in the Forst of Dean on Sunday the 27th of December.

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