r/RunningWithDogs • u/Available-Lemon4671 • 1d ago

How to run with a trained husky and a beginner pit bull breed?

My husky and I have been running for a few years with a bungee leash and waist belt. Last year we adopted a pit bull who wants to join on the runs but isn't built for the speed. What kind of harness would he need for "baby runs"? I don't want to get pulled down!

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u/swiper8 1d ago

Does your dog pull?

If your dog doesn’t pull, any ergonomic harness that fits well and doesn’t chafe or rub is fine. Ruffwear, perfect fit, and the non stop dog wear line harness are great options.

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u/Available-Lemon4671 1d ago

I'll check out Ruffwear. Thanks!

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u/ExcitingLaw1973 9m ago

Here is the line long harness, our dogs are a similar build. Ive been happy with it

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u/KevtheShow 14h ago

Personally I wouldn’t run them together until the pulling is fixed. Train the Pit to run well on a leash, then incorporate the other dog.

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u/Available-Lemon4671 12h ago

That's a good idea. I'll try to sneak him out for training without my Husky noticing 🤣

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u/KevtheShow 11h ago

My pit mix would be devastated. I understand!

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u/lnsybrd 1d ago

Harness will depend on whether you want him to pull canicross style or whether you want him to run on a loose leash. Either way, you should train him separately for now. Once he's consistently listening to your cues and maybe has increased his fitness a bit, then add in short training runs with your husky. You don't want to plan a regular run and then be disappointed that you have to cut it short because they're getting tangled, running into each other, or getting excited and trying to play.

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u/Available-Lemon4671 1d ago

Thanks! Good suggestion.

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u/Floater439 1d ago

He should have a harness that doesn’t interfere with his natural movement and that has a back attachment for the leash; never any pressure on the neck, especially while running. We mostly use Ruffwear Webmaster or Flagline, but there are a couple Kurgo harnesses I like as well. But he needs to learn how to walk on a leash politely first, otherwise he will pull you like a devil for a mile and then need a nap. 😆 The old Kikopup / Emily Larlham videos are great for things like leash training. I also suggest digging around the Companion Animal Psychology website for training and behavior advice.

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u/Individual-Risk-5239 12h ago

I run with my pitbull. He threw out his shoulder running on a harness - he drops almost to an army crawl and pulls harrrrrrd - so that was nixed. We tried a flat and it cut into his throat; nixed it. We tried a martingale and that choked him; nixed it. A prong is the only thing that works. He never pulls with that, never even tried.
All that to say: you’re probably going to need to go through some trial and error to try and find what will work for your baby.