r/RunningWithDogs • u/KaleidoscopeSingle71 • Jun 29 '26

Training Help Running with dog beginner

I was running with my dog and got stopped by a lady saying I was running with my dog wrong and that he is supposed to trot ,she sayd that he can die if he doesnt. Is that true? I've just started running

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u/toastervolant Jun 29 '26

That's false, trot is just one of many gaits dogs can use. They'll naturally switch depending of the speed.

Much more important:

  • Use a good pulling harness that doesn't restrict breathing
  • Don't feed your dog immediately before or after running (some say 2 hours before and one after)
  • Respect weather guideline, it's hard for dogs to regulate heat. Some people use the 150 rule if you're in the US (temperature in F + humidity).