Canicross Conversations

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Furr Boost creator Louise Toal about how her background in the food industry helped her to find a way to help her dog stay hydrated through illness. Find out her top tips for hydration, and also the insider info on what it's like working with a real life Dragon!
 
This episode is sponsored by Non-stop Dogwear
Join Non-stop in London for a fun and active day with your dog together with hundreds of other dogs and their owners.
Support animal welfare with every step! All entry monies received will be donated to the Mayhew Animal Welfare charity.
Complete a 1-mile course with your training buddy in any way you like, as many times as you would like! Whether you walk, jog, run or roll, the choice is yours. 
Meet Non-stop Dogwear’s team and learn how to be active with your dog. Get inspired by our brand’s ambassadors and test out demonstration gear during your loop. You can complete as many loops as you like and follow the results on a live timing board!
Treat your dog with a doggy cupcake when you are done with your loop.
EXCLUSIVE! Be the first ones to discover and try a brand-new Non-stop dogwear product. Our dedicated team of dog sports experts will help you select the perfect gear for you and your dog.
Where? Wormwood Scrubs, London, UK
When? Saturday 21st of September 2024 from 12:00 to 17:00.You can start your loop anytime between 12:00 and 17:00.
Entry fee: £5.00 per participant. All entry fees will be donated to Mayhew charity. If you wish to do more than 1 lap you will be able to.
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In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to Hannah Kent, dog walker and canicross coach, about how her "difficult" dogs being kicked out of training inspired her to look at canicross, and she's never looked back. This episode is a real celebration of how canicross is for everyone, even - and perhaps, especially - those dogs labelled as "difficult".  

In this episode, Michelle and Louise learn about the roots of Non Stop Dogwear from co-founder Fredrik. It's a fascinating episode into research and development of new products, and we're interested to learn about the rising popularity of canicross in Asia and South Afrria, and how Non Stop are helping with education about dog welfare.

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to World Champion dog sledder Vicki Pullin. This is a fascinating dive into the training, mindset and determination of an elite athlete. 

In today's episode, Louise and Michelle chat to veterinary surgeon and orthopaedic specialist, and fellow podcaster, Rob Adams, to bust some myths about running with dogs.
We chat about:
The 5 minute per month rule
How old should your dog be to start running?
How far is too far?
Recovery from injury
Knowing when to retire your dog from canicross
The benefits of supplementation for joints
It's a fascinating episode with lots of surprising information in there. Let us know what you think.

In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to ultrarunner Susie Chan all about her dogs, and ultra running. We find out why her dog Roy is so named in an exclusive story never told before, and hear about a dog she encountered in the desert who joined in the multi-day race with the competitors. 
Susie's new book, Trails and Tribulations, is out now

Want to stay active over summer while keeping your dog safe in the heat? Peter Howse of Devon Howlers has just the challenge for you, with his Newnham Bark Sprint Challenge. Tune in for all the details and join the Newnham Bark Sprint Challenge Facebook page here

In today's episode, Michelle and Louise chat to Merili Freear about how she went from lockdown runner to ultra marathoner in the space of just a few years, and how running with her schnauzer Jack brings her lots of joy.
Merili's book, Just Run, is out on 2nd July
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In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Ben Skinner who is the 7th generation of his family to work in the business, and Nutrition Officer Zoe Russell, who gives us the lowdown on the Skinner's Get Out and Go! range. A family-run dog food business based in Suffolk, we learn all about Skinner's ethos, and history of feeding working dogs. A fascinating episode about what goes into dog food.
 
Poppy and Pickle certainly love their energy and recovery bars for fuel during and after a run!!
 
https://www.skinners.co.uk/

Have you found the perfect dog friendly cottage to take your dog away on holiday in?
In this episode we chat to Rachel Spencer about what makes the perfect dog friendly cottage, and hear about how she has created on in Robin Hood's Bay in North Yorkshire.
Sunnyside cottage: https://baytownholidaycottages.co.uk/our-cottages/property?s=sunnyside-cottage-robin-hoodsDog owner’s guide to the cottage and RHB: https://thepawpost.co.uk/travel/dog-owners-guide-robin-hoods-bay/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunnysidecottagerhbOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnysidecottagerhbhttps://rachelspencer.co.uk/