The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog: Tips and Techniques for Training Your Canine to Keep Pace with You During Workouts

by Bryan Barrera

Everything you need to know before you take your four-legged friend on a run.

When looking for a consistent running buddy, it's only natural that you look towards your dog.Who wouldn't want to share a workout with their loyal and energetic canine companion? Plus, there are numerous physical and mental benefits that both you and your four-legged friend can gain from running. But just like humans, dogs need to train properly and build up their fitness before tackling a longer run. Without physical cues to judge from, it can be hard to tell if your dog is ready for a run. Luckily, Bryan Barrera'sbook, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog contains all the information that you need to safely hit the pavement with your pet.

Cofounder and co-owner of one of the nation's first dog-running companies, DC Dog Runners, Barrera is an expert on running with dogs. Weaving in personal experiences, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog provides a comprehensive look at dog running, including topics such as:
 
Assessing your dog as a runner
Running in different types of weather
The best terrains to run on
Running with multiple dogs
The best collars and leashes for active dogs
Cross-training with your dog
What to do if your dog gets injured
Races to enter with your dog
How to hire a professional dog runner
And more!


So whether you and your canine are novice harriers or seasoned trail warriors, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog will help you make your future runs safer and more enjoyable.

 

196 pages, Paperback

Published August 18, 2020

Reviews

[Mauricio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some helpful tips and need to know when running with your dog, but most of the book focused for dogs that will start running

[Rica Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an owner of a hyper-active border collie (Winnie), and a runner myself, I found Barrera's book to offer honest and practical advice-- especially the through the suggested training plans. Winnie and I are now hitting the road to run 3 times a week and are both loving the exercise, as well as the bond it has created.

[Rachel Pettis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written but not much new information for me personally. I really did appreciate the week by week guide to building your dog up to running for 30 minutes. Outside of that it seemed most of the information was common sense.

[Caroline Rainey-Fluegel · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5/3 stars. Short little guide, that makes me excited to run with Mia. Good information on the couch to 5K plan and leash options yet the book was a a little self-promotional. Generally I wish it included more research, less personal anecdotes, specifically on nutrition (when to feed before runs and information on supplements).