Explore the gear and guides for logging those miles as a team and finding your stride with your furry pacer.
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How To Run With Your Dog
Ruffwear Pack member Dani and her 8-year-old rescue, Vilas, team up as your ultimate coaching team to help you and your dog discover the joy of running together.
TRAINING PLAN TO RUN WITH YOUR DOG
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Trail Running With Nathan & Turkey
Tips for running in the summer heat from professional runner Krissy Moehl and her favorite running sidekick, PD.
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Tips For Running With Dogs in Summer Heat
Logging plenty of trail miles with your dog is a solid foundation for barkpackers in-training. A bit of trail savvy-ness goes a long way in the backcountry.
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Running In The Rain
Lace up and run, rain or shine. Krissy & PD share how to motivate and get outside, even when the weather turns.
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DIG: Behind the Design of the New Trail Runner™ Collection
Get a closer look at the design and inspiration behind the Trail Runner™ Collection.
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Vanlife & Winter Running Tips for Humans and Dogs
Winter weather, miles to run, a canine running buddy, and life in a van. Seems like a lot to manage – but these tips will set you up for success.
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Running with Richard & Klinger
A blind endurance athlete made it his life’s work to encourage blind athletes to participate in sports, and his guide dog was the first graduate of Guiding Eyes for the Blind’s Running Guides Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
With the right preparation and planning, you can set you and your dog up for a fun time running together. We always recommend checking in with your vet ahead of getting started for any questions you might have specific to your dog's health and running - like age, breed, and other considerations.
It's going to vary depending on breed, age, and level of fitness of your dog. Weather can play a role as well. Build mileage up slowly, give your dog rest between longer runs, and check in with your vet to get advice tailored for your specific dog.
Alternating between running and walking throughout your run is a good place to start. Gradually build up more time running and less time walking. Stay in tune with your pup, as they may need a break even when you don't.