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My name is Elaine Sherwin & I have Can any dog canicross?
been canicrossing for 10 years and have
competed all over Europe with my family & We have 12 dogs currently, 8 of which are
our amazing dogs. I started competing in Pointers & Scandinavian Hounds which are
the sport at 40 years of age and have gone purpose bred for canicross and harnessed
sports. But most importantly they are all much
on to be European Champion along with
loved family pets.
a further 4 individual & 2 relay European
medals, 3 time National champion & 4
CaniCross is suited for people and dogs of all
National silver medals in veteran Canicross.
ages and abilities as long as your dog is fully
grown (at least 12 months old or at the end of
I am so pleased to have been invited to
puberty when their growth plates have closed).
write a monthly column about canicross for
There is no upper age limit as long as your dog
K9news as it’s a fantastic sport which I’m is fit and healthy. Care should be taken with
passionate about and I hope I can inspire brachiocephalic breeds but if you’re not sure
you to give it a go. please consult with your vet.
What is canicross? How to start canicross?
Canicross is cross country running attached to Firstly, you need to get the right equipment, a
a dog. It’s a fun activity for both of you and your well fitting and non-restrictive harness for the
dog and the regular exercise will keep the two of dog, a waist belt for the human & a line with
you healthy both physically and mentally so you bungee in it which connects human to dog. We’ll
can enjoy a long and happy relationship. be looking in detail at what to look out for in a
harness and how to fit it to your dog’s correctly
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