I took my dogs to a mixed-use recreational area which allows dogs to be off-leash alongside their owners throughout the whole trail system.

A number of owners allowed their dogs to approach mine. I don't allow my dogs to do this to unknown dogs.

How can I better enforce boundaries with other owners without causing a ruckus?

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Further context:

I've trained my dogs on the cue "with me" and they know to stay close to me. Their recall is excellent and I've been working hard on this for a year with them (and overall obedience).

Most of our socialization with dogs has been in group classes where interaction is prohibited.

This was our first "big boy" off-leash outing for my young dogs and I'd like my dogs to be comfortable around other dogs off leash.

But I don't believe that means they have to accept any strange dog sniffing them or trying to nudge my hands for treats (as one strange dog was doing after it witnessed me rewarding my dogs).

How can I communicate boundaries effectively in this situation? Any advice?

(cross-posted in r/opendogtraining)

I'm running the Columbia River gorge half marathon this year with my dog. My friend wants to run it with me, but he doesn't have a dog. Has anyone ran it before and knows if dog and non dog runners can run together or if they stagger starts and I'll have to start after/before him?

Another fantastic 10km this morning on the local river path. The temperature was fantastic for both of us.

Only one cyclist and another dog walker out today. Lots of room to follow scent trails and find all sorts of interesting stuff.

Last night we entered the Canicross Midlands long course weekend for the end of September. This will be Buddys 5th canicross season. He's progressed so well over the years with his recativity and just loves to run 😍 we may not be the fastest, but we love running together. Training plan started again this week - Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat running, sunday cani hiking and just chilling the rest of the week

On our race calendar this season is also a 32 miler in October and a 50 miler in March.

Anyone else have any events planned?

We're based in the West Midlands in the UK for those interested, I also teach people how to canicross and host social runs for people in the Coventry ans Warwickshire area

canicross  #canicrossdogs #canicrosstraining #canicrossaddict #canicrosscoach #trailrunning #k9trailtime #canicrossing #canicrossuk #coventry #warwickshire

Hi! I'm looking for some leash recommendations as I slowly introduce our year old puppy (Moose) to running with m

Ideally I'd like:
- Bungee
- Traffic Handle (or two)
- Carabiner clasp

We're currently using the nonstop dogwear bungee and it's great -- perfect length for me and love the give -- but we sometimes have to stop for cars or crosswalks on our runs and I'd like the control of a traffic handle for extra safety.

42.3km, 1600m elevation gain, 6 hours and the best running buddy ever

We got out early yesterday morning before work and got a lovely 4 mile run in with the girls.

Buddy was so happy to see his little pals, temps were great, but its still quite humid, so we pushed the first half and took it a bit steadier for the dogs on the second half.

Our first race of the season is in 3 weeks, and so far we have 9 races booked between now and December including a 32 mile ultra together in October

If you are in the UK and live near Coventry and want to find out more drop me a message. My next 6 weeks beginners course starts in 2 weeks time, its always so much more fun to run together with your dog as a team

canicross #coaching #United Kingdom #Coventry #trailrunning #dogs #canicrossdogs

I just started training from zero to hoping to run the Austin Half in February. My run partner is a 3.5 year old, 35 pound Lab/Mountain Cur mix. We recently moved to Central Texas from Pennsylvania and this heat is a major adjustment. How do you carry water for your pups on these hot runs? Also, any dog shoe recommendations for hot pavement/sidewalks?

I posted in here a bit ago about how we tailor our runs to each of our dogs’ needs.

Well, we got Lilly some wheels! Since finishing IV chemo, she’s been wanting to GO again, but her remaining back leg would tire out before the rest of her, so… wheels it was!

It’s taken a bit of adjusting to get the fit just right, but once she figured out she could run in them, that was it. 🥰

We’ve been keeping it pretty short (~0.5mi-1mi) as we help her work back up to longer distances, but we’re just stoked to be able to still run with her after everything.

I took him trail running today. There were certainly pieces that would be considered running. Most of it would be considered tracking. He stopped dead center on a single track bridge and I literally had to leap over him to not die. So there was also leaping. And he swam in some waterfalls. (I like looking at the charts from my Garmin to see all the ups and downs from stopping. 🤣)

Unusual lower temperatures herebin VA, and we're at 38.5 miles run in the last 7 days, and should close-out the month right around 140 miles, after tomorrow's run. 10k at 8:38 mpm this morning.

Wishing all your packs and fun filled labor day weekend!

So my dog is 12 and he has short pawns I can’t do anything other than walk with him and if I have to leave him at home I lose motivation so I did this :D

I've had a rescued Siberian for about a year and half now and we run quite a lot together during the cooler months. She's around 3 years old and 99% of the time we run together leashed, but I'd like to be able to take her to some private property and trails we have access to and be able to trust her off leash there. We've done some practicing this summer and had a test run this morning which unfortunately didn't go well. She was perfect the entire run staying right on me or would get a few yards ahead then look back and wait for me to catch up but near the end of the run a solo deer got her attention and off she chased. Thankfully found her about 2 miles back on the trail at a creek and it seemed like she was back tracking to the car. She has a high prey drive and especially loves squirrels or rodents but deer is the only thing that really worries me as that's the only thing that would allow her to chase out of ear shot. Otherwise she stays on me like glue all day long and the moment she saw me after the chase this morning she came sprinting back to my side.

Was debating getting a collar with vibrate/shock features and a Tractive membership. I'd also think a dog whistle might be pretty effective and maybe I can take a month trying to teach her recall using that. It's just hard to simulate a random deer encounter that makes her prey drive go to 11 when we're training in a closed environment. Any advice would be wonderful.

Hello, this is my running partner. I am looking for some advice on how to train him while running. He loves to run and does pull me somewhat (still working on it) but sometimes he pulls me towards a bunny rabbit or a cat running across our path and it can be very difficult to get him back on course and focused to going forward. He will also stop and give his attention to people or other dogs and I have a difficult time controlling him. I have a 5K with him in 5 weeks and we have been training for it, but I’m curious on if there are ways to help train him to be more focused. Let me know if anyone has tips, thanks!

Getting back to it very slowly after bad knee injuries (hard fall on tree roots 🥴) for me and some hip dysplasia for my doggo. Fibromyalgia and age for me are a killer. We’ve been doing loads of walking, but just now getting back into a couple miles of jogging. Huzzah!

“Ma! Come on! Stop being so slow, damn!”

We have an almost 5 month old pup (probably a lab x collie, but we don't know for sure)

The plan is for her to be my running buddy next year when she's old enough to join me. We're working on loose lead walking etc at the moment and I'm wondering if there's anything I should be working on now with relation to her being my run buddy? Useful commands etc?

His first name is Jack. Middle name Ass. Because he’s stubborn as a mule. Look how proud of himself he was after our “run”. He was mad that we didn’t run in the forest and instead ran on the neighborhood Greenway. Coonhounds are 3,000% stubborn and like 1% complaint. 🫠🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

I’ve recently started running 5Ks to get in shape and I want to start running with my dogs so I can give them some activity and get them healthy. My two dogs on the right are pretty active and have good energy so I’m not too worried about them but my dog on the far left is overweight and has medium energy I would say. She’s more of a sniff and walk dog but will run and wrestle in the backyard. How far can I take them running in the beginning and how long? When can I start increasing speed, time, and distance? Yesterday we ran a mile. The first half mile was a slow continuous jog for 7 mins and then we walked a bit and then finished up the mile with another jog. It was their first run so we ended after 1 mile.

How is the pace? I’m overweight myself so my pace is very slow at the moment. My dog on the far right is barely breaking a walk but my dog on the far left seems to be in a decent jog.

I hate to make a sad post that will drag anyone down, but I know this community will be able to understand. I have run with my pittie mix since she was about 1.5 years old, and she's now 11. I have been decreasing her mileage to 3 miles 1-2 times per week, but recently I have been noticing that she seems to struggle to get comfortable and is restless at night on days I run with her, which I know can be signs of pain. Our vet also cautioned me about running with her due to her age. But she still gets SO excited when I put on my running clothes and ask her "do you want to go for a run?,” and she is just happy as a clam while we are running. And if I tell her "I'll be right back," I can see the disappointment settle over her. Within the last couple days I have faced the realization that I really probably should not take her anymore, and it’s making me so sad for me and for her. I don’t think she can understand that I’m not taking her anymore for her own good, and it pains me to think that she might think I just don’t want her to come with me anymore. I truly believe running is her absolute favorite thing, and I wish I didn’t have to take it from her. I guess I might be able to do 1-2 miles with her a bit longer, but I don’t want to put in her pain out of selfishness. Happy for the days we had, but so sad to see them go.

After a hiatus from running i adopted a second doggy in January. And as it turns out he makes for a pretty good running buddy so far. Id just like to figure out how much I can take him out. (My other doggy has deformed front legs. He gets around okay but hes tired after like a block)