Think you can’t become a runner? Think again! Jogging is a great activity that reaps many benefits for both the body and the mind. Those of us who have caught the running bug always seem to be recruiting people into trying the activity. It’s important, however, to embrace the activity in the right way – [...]

As an avid runner, teaching my new dog to run was at the top of my training to-do list. Many months later, the efforts have paid off for both of us. We now have a runner in the house who’s more dedicated than I am. My dog wakes to the sound of a quick-dry shirt [...]

I have a 15-month-old Rottweiler/Shepherd cross. How much time do I need to spend walking him?

Just as you won’t see a 15-year-old hu­man marathoner, you shouldn’t see a six-month-old puppy pulling a sled. These athletic endeavours re­quire not only training, but maturation, and pups have exercise limitations that must be respected. By avoiding the pitfalls of overtraining, you can create a canine athlete that performs well and stays healthy throughout [...]