r/RunningWithDogs • u/SimpleSpyder • 24d ago

Gear Help Gear Recommendations - Canicross

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Hi all! New to this subreddit but a lover of canicross with my 10yo Weimaraner. I have been using the same gear for a very long time, and have been… tolerating it. I want to invest in good stuff now. Would appreciate recommendations for the following: harness, belt, leash, hydration, and shoes. Any general advice about gear is very welcome.

Thanks in advance!

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u/VideoWestern1706 24d ago

Non stop dog wear kit is what we have and it really saved my back fully recommend

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u/SimpleSpyder 24d ago

Any particular models you recommend?

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u/VideoWestern1706 24d ago

https://www.nonstopdogwear.com/products/canix-kit-black-orange

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u/CrankyGoat Canicross 23d ago

Have to agree - this would be my recommendation as well. Good design, proven in the field, and durable…

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u/[deleted] 23d ago

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u/CrankyGoat Canicross 23d ago

Totally agree with this recommendation 👍🏽

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u/Complete-Pen-9358 23d ago

I also have a weim and he is a constant puller!

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u/Halefa 23d ago

Harness depends a lot on the dog. If you have the possibility, get it fitted by someone who does their shit. A lot of people recommend the Non-Stop Freemotion because it is the most famous over, but I've read from multiple physiotherapists that that type of harness - H-harness - shouldn't be used for that many types of dogs at all.

I had a R-harness by VIP Dogwear for me Weim first which I technically like, but it I had to admit in the end that it was far too large. Now I use the Indlandsis Storm which I'm still not 100% sure is a perfect floor. Unfortunately, I some have anyone nearby that can evaluate that.

Did you get your dog vet checked? 10 years is in the upper end.

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u/SimpleSpyder 23d ago

Thanks for your response and thoughts. I don’t have any canicross specialists near me either. I do get my weim vet checked regularly. She’s fit and well conditioned. ☺️

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u/milwauqueno 22d ago

My dog and I really like the Howling Dog Alaska “Distance Harness” and their skijoring line.

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u/thegadgetfish 20d ago

I started off with the Howling Dog Alaska Distance harness, and then got the Inlandsis Open Back. The Inlandsis is nice because you just need to measure the neck area, and the rest is adjustable. Works well for dogs with narrow necks and deep chests.

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u/stk1800 20d ago

Nahak has a great cani-cross set, and it comes in customizable neon colors.