anyone here take their dog running?

Ja, I run with my schipperke - only 3-4 miles at 8 minute mile pace though - he is a great runner and enjoys it, but he is a small 12 pound dog.

I take him on a loop with 75% grass and 25% asphalt. Best I can do. He clearly prefers the grass. .

You don't have to get a big dog to run with - huskies will eat more than you can imagine. Huskies are great dogs - I'm just saying you can look wider if running is an important consideration.

I just started running with my dog Oakley, who is a lab and weimarner mix. We've been running b/n 3-8 miles/day. We run on a mixture of roads and trails. He gets so excited now, he's practically waiting at the door with my running shoes when I get home. He is about 11 months so that's why we haven't gone for any crazy long runs. Pace is anywhere from 6-7 minute pace.

Highly recommend this type of dog.

I have a 55 pound aussie who loves running. In the summer he can't do more then 20 minutes because of his coat, but once the temp hits 40 and lower he is usually good for 45 minutes. I only take him 3 times a week though because of common hip problem aussie's tend to get. With a husky though I don't think that would be a problem.

The only problem I have is on the day's I don't take him and he see's me going to my running clothes drawer. So hard to leave him behind when he starts getting excited and stretching in front of the door!

Been running with our dog and now a dog we are taking care of. Ours is a pit bull mix and loves to run, her limit was about 10-12 miles but she could handle faster paces as well. Mostly on pavement and never seemed to be a problem.

The other dog is a hound and doesn't seem to like running as much, it has been a struggle to get him to run consistently, but he is improving slowly.

I think it depends on what type of running you want to do and how consistent you are. Vischlas (sp) basically need to go 8-10 miles a day or they will go nuts. A husky probably wants to run far but may struggle mightily in the summer, even our dog with a significantly less serious coat can't do too much in the summer or she overheats.

So think carefully about the breed and your location and what you are going to do. And if at all possible, adopt a dog instead of buying one from a pet store. There are so many wonderful dogs out there that need a home.

i hate (most) dogs

weimaraner's are great to run with.

I have a border collie. She is great to run with. Usually 4-6 miles on grass. I have gotten down to 6:20 pace with her too.

Running with a dog appears to be unbelievably annoying. The dog runs across the trail, trips other runners with the leash, chases other dogs, wants to stop to randomly smell things, stops to pee every two minutes.... ugh. I do not understand the appeal at all.

Da! I take shot putting love woman on runs, she is real dog. OK, back to vodka.

I have a pitbull that runs 100 mile weeks with me. Super obediant and never on a leash. He never gets tired and has done quite a few 50 mile runs. As long as there is a water source every 10 miles or so he is good to go. The longest he has ever run with me without water is 32 miles. We passed a lot streams but he refused to drink.

I run 5-8 miles / day with my golden retriever (15 months) almost every day. In cooler weather she can easily handle 7:30 pace, in warmer weather she seems to do best proportionately slower (though, it helps to wet her down prior to running). We usually run on the streets or on a dirt path. And actually, if the dog is trained, it isn't annoying at all. She usually stops 3 times in the first 2 minutes for bathroom breaks, but other than that she doesn't stop at all. I keep her close to me, so she doesn't interfere with other runners. The biggest distractions for her seem to be squirrels and rabbits. I've actually really come to enjoy it - a dog gives you company, as though you're running with a training partner, but you can just enjoy silence.

I run with my female dobie every day (5-7 miles 8 min pace). She loves it unless it is raining. She hates to get wet and will stop and shake the water off often (even though she wears a rain coat). She doesn't even like to go outside during the day if its raining. I believe she thinks water is evil and she will melt if if she gets too wet.

Don't get a collie. My 2 are very nice dogs, and like running (as long as not brutally hot), but their limit seems to be 4 miles. If they were on too much pavement they would get some sore pads, so now I just take them out for 2 miles or so to start out, then go do the rest of my run by myself. I have a friend with a husky and it was a great training dog- could go forever.

Huskies are great dogs and can be good for running, but you'd want to consider where you live and the temperatures. They may not do well in climates that are hot/warm all year long.

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where you can find lots of great information on all types of breeds and how they might be for running.

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5-7 miles seems like alot for a dog to handle. I didn't know they can go that long. I once read an article of a dog that died of exhaustion from running. Heat might have been a factor but the dog continued to follow its master. I guess it shows the loyalty of some dogs.

I got a lab/pit mix and run a 30 min loop starting from my house, drop her off at the house, and then finish the rest of my run. I think this is about the right distance for her.

If I go running without her, she cries the whole time I'm gone.

Weather plays a HUGE role. In general, my dog's actions make it pretty clear whether she's comfortable or struggling. When she's tired (or overheated?), she pulls off into the grass, flops onto her back, and starts wiggling around. That's my sign that she has about 1 more mile in her.

my dog is a mutt, possibly some collie/german shepherd. When I first got him I would borrow my friend's long board, take him out on the bike path, and he would pull me along at what would have been a sprint for me for about 4 miles, then turn around and pull me back home just as fast. But of course when I tried running with him he just dragged ass the whole time and wouldn't keep up with a 7:00/mile pace. He does OK for a couple miles, but that's it.

I have an "old school" Boston Terrier (35 lbs, longer muzzle) and a modern breed standard Boston Terrier (20 lbs, smush face). At least with the standard Boston Terrier, you're not supposed to run them (on account of his short muzzle making it harder for him to breath). But I take them both for a mile then leave the little guy at home and take the bigger guy for the rest of my run (4 miles). I do hill repeats with the bigger dog but only every other repeat with him (otherwise he tires out and slows down too much).

Use a choke collar if you have a hard time controlling your dog on the run. Also just run repeating loops or out and back routes as a dog will rarely want to mark the same spot twice.

My biggest problem with them is running in hot weather. Out of self preservation, the will just find a shady area and plop down. I end up just running them at night in the summer.