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Menno G.PRO
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posted 7 months ago | Report

Akai is my 6 month old setter. I do get comments from dog owners (non-runners mostly) to be carefull, because of his bones and joints. And of course I wouldn't run 8 K if I hadn't worked up to it. But I think he got pretty used to it now. And as he's running on a leash, he doesn't do two or three stretches where I do one. So, I feel pretty confident. However, if anyone experienced would like to comment I'd appreciate it.

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  • Michelle K.
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    I rescued my two lab mix dogs when they were a year old. I started running with them about a year later. They are now 6 years old and still LOVE to go running. Just like a runner we had to build on their mileage gradually. I make sure we do shorter runs when it is hot out. We do 4 miles on average 3-4 times per week. They have occasionally ran a 10K. I usually can tell whether or not they are up to going farther by their breathing and if they still have that zip in their pace!

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  • Menno G.PRO
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    in reply to what Michelle K. said:I rescued my two lab mix dogs when they were a year old. I started running with them about a year later. They are now 6 years old and still LOVE to go running. Just like a runner we had to build on their mileage gradually. I make sure we do sh... read more

    Ha michelle, thank you! Akai is now a little older (10 months) and he loves running. 4 miles for 3-4 times is no problem for him. In a week or so I will start training with him for longer distances, 12 k (8 miles) first, and half marathon (mmuch) later. He's telling me when he thinks it's been enough by rubbing his nose to my hand and by taking my sleeve in his mouth. I can tell he needs running longer when he gets too energetic to stay indoors ;-)

    posted 3 months ago | Report

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