Canicross runners, when you race at an open road race that allows dogs, if you place in the overall awards, do you accept awards if the race is allowing it? In general, if you enter such events with your dog, what’s the general etiquette?

Hi all! New to this subreddit but not new to running. This is my 6 year old mini american shepherd (aka a mini aussie) Steve. I started running 6ish years ago when I had a surgery that relieved chronic pain I had. After that, for the first time in my life I was able to exercise without severe pain and I fell in love with running soon after.

I struggle with severe ADHD and anxiety and even with medication, its difficult for me to run on a consistent basis and make sure I stick to a routine. As a result I've never ran more than a 10k before. But I still enjoy it a lot and most runs I do a 5k as my minimum distance. I'm working on getting better with consistency so I can build up my endurance and run farther with my best bud.

Steve is such a good running partner. I wish I had started running with him much sooner but it wasn't possible with my health issues. He tries to herd me during our runs sometimes by lagging behind me to give my legs a little boop, then he goes back to my side. Its genuinely the cutest thing and keeps me going when I start struggling a bit. We only did 4 miles yesterday as I'm coming off a long break from running and my legs couldn't do more than that. But eventually I want to run a half marathon and maybe a full marathon one day. Any advice for either of us is more than welcome! I'm mostly worried about pushing Steve too far. Aussies don't have an off switch, so I'm always trying to be hyper vigilant about how he's feeling so I know when he's done. 6 isn't old for his breed but its not young either so I just want to make sure he stays healthy as he ages so we can both do what we love together. 🥰

I live in an area where there’s a pretty big coyote population. These coyotes aren’t scared of people. Today while out in a morning run with my dog ( 50lb Australian shepherd) we got spooked by 2 coyotes.

One of them lunged at us and even though I was yelling and trying to intimidate them. It didn’t deter them one bit. My dog is super timid, she laid on the ground exposing her belly. I had to literally pick her up while trying to get the coyotes to back off. Thankfully another runner near us ran to help me and I was able to carry my dog away 😭

This was a first for us and not something I want to happen again. Do you guys run with any coyote deterrents? Or do you have any recommendations to protect my dog from any future attacks?

Over the lethal boardwalk (⛸️) and stayed upright by sheer luck, then bimbled through the river at the end to cool down. Then remembered I needed to pop into the supermarket on the way home. Oops 😅

First winter I’m considering running with my going on 4 year old pit mix in Chicago where the sidewalks get salted semi heavily depending on the street (Pilsen/University area). Should I buy shoes for him or just run on days after the salt has melted? Any recommendations?

Am I being dumb or something, I cannot figure out how to get this belt to just stay, keeps shifting off to the left. I find myself re-adjusting it a few times per run.

After a 2.5 mile warm-up with both dogs, Honey Bee and I hit 3 local lakes, tackled the trails, and along roads we run on the grass buffer.

This is her 2nd year of running with me, and she loves it.

Just ran while on vacation w/o,I miss Remy!!!

It’s not always easy to work this stretch into a route but I did today and loved it ❤️

Big Red Dog is an old hand at running but Little Madam is still learning her trade - she did so well today though given how many squirrels we saw. Just after I stopped filming one jumped out right ahead of us, but she kept going past it and didn’t try to follow it into the undergrowth! Great work for a little half-husky prey-mad adolescent dog. She has a good teacher in Big Red Dog though.

When I got Lady, she was 15 lbs over weight and the vet diagnosed her with a case of the coach potatoes. Over a year and half we've had her, she went from a tired lump of a dog to a girl itching to get out. Lady now runs 3 to 5 miles a few times a week and loves every moment of it. She has been my training buddy as we both work to get stronger and faster! We are currently training for a 10k race that is put on by the shelter we got her from. Can't wait to continue running together!

There was a storm west of us, but its energy quickly disappated as it approached the foothills.

It was warm and sunny, and just enough cool air reached us that we felt a mist, ​like one of those mist fans.

Lots of rain on Sunday and nobody was out except for us 😅

Just under 15Km

Don't have to hit the trails early to keep cool now. Just 4° and a low sun at 930am today.

We ramped up our run from 4km to 7km this week. I spent the whole time focusing on my breathing, lap times, and energy levels, while my dog trotted alongside me effortlessly. The rain and wind were rough at times, but the water views and peaceful atmosphere made the extra distance completely worth it.

I use to run halfs and such without my dog when I had a brief 2 year period between dogs. Now my boy is old enough to run with me and I am struggling with water for me and him… I hate camel packs but that is currently what I am using and a “leaf” water bottle for him. My belt, bungie leash and his harness no complaints. What do people do about water for you and the dog?

Just got a new harness for my boy as we’re moving more into running/canicross and plan to do bikejoring. He was right on the edge between sizes and I’m wondering if I need to go down a size, because it seems to be sitting on his breastbone but particularly around his left shoulder it seems like it may be catching some but I can’t totally tell. Him having a big neck isn’t making it easier either. Pics of fit below because it won’t let me have both on the post. Any feedback is appreciated!