Welcome to Rundogs.ca
This website is a work in progress. I hope, over time, I will get around to sharing as much of the experience I have to offer
Harness the dog power! Run Dogs!
"Off course, there is a lot to learn. There are general principles that make the communication with your dog smoother and the ongoing training more enjoyable for both of you. There are tricks and advice that can help with different situations but all of that only really comes together and makes sense as you get out and give it a try with your dog."
If you want to get into harness dog sports, the best you can do is harness your dog and give it a try!
http://rundogs.ca/starting-canine-harness-sports
The Paradox of Canicross
Canicrossing is a weird thing. My feelings for it are rather paradoxical… I would lie saying I don’t like (love) it, but its all apprehension the days, hours, minutes coming up to a race. I walk to the start line with about the same feelings as when I sit in…
Falls Happen
Falling is part of the game and there are ways to minimize the impact and risk for the dogs. Mishaps are part of my dogs training from the start of there puppy learning games. Two things will make a fall worst: If the dogs panics When the dogs wont stop…
Loose dogs
These are times when I am thankful to have such a great dog to help train younger ones. Early, as puppies, I start training my dogs to ignore other dogs unless invited to interact. They take it particularly seriously in harness but will do exactly the same if they are…
Bases for a line out
Bases for a line out with nervous dog Young M’Opus gets tangled every single time we start a run. She won’t stay up front, bounces around and when I do get her to stop moving, she can’t help facing towards me. I need to change that. Ideally she will stand…
Tired Dog - Good Dog - Happy Dog
