Our TOP TIPS to keep you running this summer! 

I live in Perth, Australia and our summers are pretty brutal. During hot spells it gets well into the 40's and might not drop below 30 over night. This is our first season doing CaniX and Scooter and our local club but I've been running with my dogs (Field Labradors) for a couple of years now. Even in winter our conditions are marginal for pulling and our racing and training is constantly being revised. The "know your dog" tip is key. Our older girl won't push herself too hard but our boy Merlin is a natural puller and would probably do himself damage if we weren't looking out for him. We go for jogs (out of pulling gear) at 5:30-6:00min/km pace up to about 24-25degrees. We do CaniX in harness in interval sessions out to about 20 but try to keep the pace conservative. Scooter we have less control of his pace. He seems to do a lot better under 10 degrees. We start to alter our plans if the temps are about 12-13. You could never run these temps with a husky but most short coat breeds can be acclimatised over time. My tips are/what I do: -plan your training week around the forecast -never be too far from water - if you are then take water with you. I load up a hydration vest so I can wet the down as we go. -watch their panting rate and learn what is normal for your dog. For Merlin his tongue lolling out the side of his mouth alone is not an indicator, if he has spatula tongue we stop. -if you have a high drive dog that likes to run out in front. The moment it drops back to your heel you need to stop and assess how they are doing. -run early in the morning before the sun is hitting you. lots of 4am starts -every 10-15 minutes wet your dogs down -if you think you dog is too hot then stop, wet them down and walk them back

“I promise it IS summer [insert image of all the mud]” 😂😂😂

can i ask how to get your dog started? I have a beagle nearly 4 and I have tried but he likes to run behind. If he know a dog is in front he will pull. But there are no meet ups near me.