Dogs are great training partners for runners. But there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that the run and training stays relaxed for you, your dog, and everyone you meet.
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Those who own a dog live longer on average and suffer less frequently from cardiovascular diseases. That is very well documented. Above all, the reason for this seems to be the extra movement that the four-legged friends demand from their two-legged owners. Another effect: Dog owners have more social contacts, which is good for their mental health. A phenomenon of the corona pandemic: according to Germany, significantly more dogs were purchased.
A trend, I feel, that hasn’t gone unnoticed by runners either. On my running route along the Elbe, there are now significantly more two- and four-legged friends doing sports together. For the reasons mentioned above, this is of course a very good thing. But the truth is, conflicts between runners or walkers with dogs – and those without – are becoming more common. How often have I heard the sentence in the last few months: “Don’t worry, he just wants to play.” But what if I don’t want to play and just want to run undisturbed? What if I’m scared of dogs running after me – and aiming for my calf? And who is the problem anyway? The dogs? Or masters and mistresses who don’t take education too seriously?
An exciting and controversial topic to which we dedicated the current episode of the podcast “She runs. He runs”. Co-host Mike Kleiss is a dog owner and has a lot of experience with getting dogs used to walking. I’ve never owned a dog. But sometimes I look enviously at the animal-human teams. But I often come home scolding because I’ve been mistaken for a rabbit again. It’s about all sorts of questions, here are just a few mentioned in advance: Which dogs are good runners? How do you get them used to the movement? What do you have to consider as a runner? Listen in!
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Source: Stern
