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in next month’s edition. sport. Most of them have kit bags of equipment
which you can try out so you can get an idea
Most dogs will naturally run out in front & pull of what harness fits your dog best and give
which assists the runner & makes them go the sport a go before investing in your own
quicker but some dogs need encouragement equipment.
& more confidence to run in front. This can be
taught in several ways which I will be talking There are also some fantastic events and races
about in future editions. to enter and we’re very excited to be seeing
dates coming out now for races at the start of
It’s a good idea to find some woodland trails to the season in September. Most canicross races
train on with obvious paths for your dog to follow, are approximately 5km in distance but you can
this will make it easier for them to know where find canicross events from 3k to ultra marathons!
they are going as ideally they should be ahead
of you, listening for cues as to which direction My family and I are looking forward to next
they should be going. season when our 2 home bred youngsters
will embark on their canicross journey & our
Canicross is a wonderful way of spending time more experienced dogs will continue to enjoy
with your dog & getting fit at the same time. competing in club, national & international races.
It’s important to build yourself & your dog up
gradually and like any form of exercise a good We look forward to sharing our journey and hope
warm up is essential for both human and dog. to inspire you and your dog to start canicross.

I will be sharing my experiences and canicross Elaine Sherwin
top tips over the upcoming months but it’s worth
mentioning that there are lots of canicross
groups across the UK which are a great place
to start if you are looking to get involved in the

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