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Top 8 tips for running with your dog in the summertime.

We humans are creatures of habit. We perform our routines the same, day in and day out. If you’ve fallen into that trap with your daily run, you’re not alone. It’s easy to rely on the same running routine, especially when our schedules get full or the weather doesn’t cooperate. But if you’re starting to [...]

Dogs can be almost any kind of friend you want them to be! Whether you need a snuggler, a hunting companion, a playmate for your kids, or a protector, a canine friend can offer all of these. For the dog-lovers who prefer to live the active lifestyle, a dog as a running companion would be [...]

Don’t let inclement weather stop you from training: trail running can be a year-round activity for you and your dog! Winter running requires prep work, but snow and ice shouldn’t mean missing months of workouts. Instead, focus on investing in the right gear for you and your dog and making a plan for safety. Here’s [...]

Don’t let a drop in temperature force you and your pup to drop your run! Running in cold weather requires foresight and planning, injuries can happen easily in low temps, but it shouldn’t stop you from getting those runs in. In fact, wintertime runs can be among the most peaceful because so few other runners [...]

A few years ago, I started running with my dog, Cooper. We began slowly, following a training app, and I set my sights on completing a 5k. After a few months, we sailed through our first 5k. Inspired, I upped the ante. Cooper and I would train for a 10k.By the time we crossed the [...]

Trail running combines the best of two awesome activities: running and hiking. If you and your dog enjoy either activity, you’ll love trail running. Unless your dog isn’t medically cleared for strenuous activity (always check with your vet before starting a new exercise regime), feel free to hit the trails together! Running trails delivers health [...]

You’ve likely heard the saying: There’s no bad weather, only bad gear. This is especially true when it comes to trail running with your dog.While it’s helpful for you both and your dog to have a basic running foundation, it’s not essential. You can start with slow, short distances and build together. What is essential, [...]

Shoes are a fantastic way to protect your pup’s feet no matter what Mother Nature throws at them. Mud, snow, and hot pavement are no match for the Blaze or Step ‘n Strobe. The soles are made with the same type of material (TPU rubber) that is used in many human running shoes and sneakers, so they [...]

Congratulations on your new puppy! They’re cute, squishy,roly-poly, and have that sweet puppy breath (and razor sharp teeth!) But whatnow? How do we turn this little ball of happy energy, into a well-mannered,socialized, man’s best friend? Puppies are not easy! They don’t come ready togo “out of the box.” The work you put in is [...]

Editor’s note: This posts wasoriginally shared in 2016 and has been updated.“Runninghas taught me, perhaps more than anything else, that there’s no reason to fearstarting lines…or other new beginnings.”-Amby BurfootDoyou know deep down that it’s time to challenge yourself and up your fitnessgame? There’s great news: you don’t have to do it alone! Dogs can [...]

Are you planning your summer vacation and planning to take your dog along? You are not alone - over 88% of people plan to bring their dog on vacation this summer and most are doing it in their car, according to a recent Kurgo survey. But do you have a dog that doesn't love the [...]