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Canicross Conversations

Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey

The leading podcast for all things canicross and cani-sports. Canicross instructors Louise and Michelle chat to various guests and experts, who love to run or compete with their dogs, about how to keep both dog and human happy and healthy.

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All Episodes

27:18

Barkrun (Episode 25)

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/05/12

In this episode. Louise and Michelle chat with Barkrun founder Claire Martin. When parkrun decided to no longer permit the use of waist belts for running with dogs in April 2022, many people in the canicross community understandably felt excluded. Barkrun was already in existence prior to this, a play on words for those who loved to participate in the free weekly timed 5k with their dogs, with regular runners sharing photos and running news, but when news of the parkrun rule change broke, Claire, a

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26:16

How can Pilates help make you a stronger runner?...

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/05/06

In this episode, Michelle interviews Louise about Pilates, and why every runner could benefit from it. Find out how to get started if you're brand new to it, and how to plan it into your week, around your running and canicrossing. Find out more about Pilates here Join Louise's Facebook group for runners and canicrossers here

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30:45

Is your dog part of the family? (Episode 23)

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/03/25

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Rachel Spencer about our relationships with our dogs in our homes, and just how much a part of the family they are. Is your dog allowed on your bed or sofa? Do you have a wardrobe for your dog? Does your dog buy you birthday cards, and how do you celebrate your dog's birthday? About Rachel Rachel Spencer is a freelance writer specialising in the pet industry for national newspapers and magazines focusing on human interest stories, health, trends and

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30:56

Canicross Story: Kate and Flash (Episode 22)

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/03/11

Kate Mellor didn't have a dog when she decided she would love to try canicross; she saw it on a TV programme and decided it looked so much fun, so set the wheels in motion to adopt her collie lab cross Flash. Collecting Flash just 2 hours before national lockdown came into effect in 2020 meant that Flash's puppy training and socialisation looked quite different to most puppies, but knowing that the duo were aiming to do canicross once he was fully grown, Kate had the time and the patience to

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38:22

Canicross Story: Nat and Esme run every day (Episode 21)

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/03/04

In this episode of Canicross Stories, Louise and Michelle chat to Nat, who runs every day with her dog Esme, Nat and Esme have developed a strong bond while canicrossing, and have completed ultra distances together.

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23:49

parkrun and changes to running with dogs (Episode 20)

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/03/01

parkrun have decided that, effective from (and including) Saturday 2 April, they will no longer permit parkrunners to use waist harnesses when participating with their dog. Dogs will be still be allowed to participate with their owners, but the rules from 2nd April state: “One dog on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead by the side of the participant, and within reach at all times. Care must also be taken to avoid tripping other parkrunners.” Louise and Michelle chat about the new rule and its

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29:47

Canicross Story: Racing with Mel Grier and Breagha...

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/02/25

This season, we talk to canicrossers across the world to hear their stories of what inspired them to take up canicross. In this episode we chat to Mel Grier, who is based in Scotland with her dog Breagha. Mel is a member of West Lothian canicross and is a keen canicross racer.

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38:43

Nutrition for runners, made simple (Episode 18)

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/02/11

In this episode, we chat to sports dietician Alexandra Cooke about how we should fuel our bodies to perform at our best. Alex really simplifies nutrition and hydration for us, and busts some myths too! You can follow Alex on her Instagram @thesportsdietician and find out more on her website thesportsdietitian.co.uk

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31:11

Harness aversion - training your dog to be...

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/02/04

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to dog trainer and behaviourist Zoe Willingham about why some dogs develop a dislike or fear of harnesses, and how we can help dogs overcome this aversion. We also chat about muzzles, and why they might be helpful. You can follow Zoe on Facebook and find out more Best Behaviour Dog Training here: https://www.bestbehaviourdogtraining.co.uk/

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32:00

Beginner running tips (Episode 16)

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/01/28

Something slightly different for today's episode: Louise interviews Michelle about how best to get started if you're brand new to running. Michelle gives her top tips for building a running routine, how to know you're running at the right pace, warm ups, cool downs, stretching and following a training plan. You can find out more about Michelle's online coaching here: www.mileswithmichelle.co.uk Photo credit: Proviz Sports

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30:53

Trail running technique and kit with Sarah Gillam...

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/01/21

This week, Louise chats to Sarah Gillam who is a DogFit canicross trainer living in Germany with her 3 dogs. Sarah's background is in sports technology, and she works for a trail running footwear brand so gives us lots of tips about trail running in general, as well as footwear. Sarah is also a qualified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Follow Sarah on Instagram @run.and.smile and find her website here: www.trainandsmile.org

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25:20

On the run: Join us for a canicross run (Episode 14)

Canicross Conversations ·

2022/01/14

Join us for a canicross run in the West Pennine Moors today, as Michelle and Louise (and Poppy and Pickle) meet for the first time in real life. We have a chat about running, fitness, kit and what the new year might bring. Louise currently has a Pilates for Runners course on sale focusing on: Posture Strength Flexibility The course goes through both standing and mat Pilates exercises focusing on the muscles as a runner you need to strengthen as a runner. The course consists of 12, 10-minute

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36:31

Preventing injuries in your active dog, using...

Canicross Conversations ·

2021/12/17

We chat to veterinary physiotherapist Dominique Armitage-Riley about how to tell if your dog has a muscle imbalance, how common injuries are treated, and how dog owners can help prevent injuries in their active dogs. Dominique gives us plenty of tips on warming up and cooling down your dog before and after exercise. You can find Dominique on her Facebook page or via her website, Yorkshire Animal Therapy

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40:25

How old should your dog be to start canicrossing?...

Canicross Conversations ·

2021/12/10

In this episode, we're joined by Dr Caroline Taylor, also known as the Slim Pet Vet, to chat about the best time to start canicrossing. We chat first of all about whether lockdown has affected our dogs' health and wellbeing, and how canicross can be a tool to help pets lose excess weight safely. Caroline also tells us how to check our dogs' body condition to know if they're overweight or not. We also talk about the best time to start a young dog canicrossing, and how over-exercising a puppy

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33:44

Canicross Story: Rescue dogs and canicross with Lara...

Canicross Conversations ·

2021/12/03

Today we chat to Lara Trewin. Lara adopted Tilly, her German Shorthaired Pointer, from Spain 4 years ago, and never expected her to completely transform her life by leading her to canicross. Canicross has helped Lara not only to form a strong bond with her nervous rescue Tilly, but it has also led her to a new career as a canicross instructor with DogFit UK. We chat to Lara about the ups and downs of adopting a rescue dog, and how canicross has been transformative for them both. Throughout December,

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40:00

High prey drive dogs and canicross (Episode 10)

Canicross Conversations ·

2021/11/26

Louise and Michelle chat to Tracey McLennan who specialises in dogs with a high prey drive. Pretty much all dogs - apart from companion breeds - are bred to do something with prey animals, whether that is finding animals which have been shot, such as spaniels. or to hunt animals such as sighthounds, or to catch and kill vermin such as terriers. Understanding the motor sequence in all predatory dogs - such as pointing, orienting, eyeing, stalking, chasing, grab or kill bites, dissecting and

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33:25

Reactive dogs and canicross (Episode 9)

Canicross Conversations ·

2021/11/19

We chat again to Hannah Lyon, a vet and behaviourist who works with dogs who have problems with other dogs. We chat about the difference between a dog behaviourist and a dog trainer, how and why canicross can help reactive dogs, and what we as dog owners can put in place to help our reactive dogs. If you haven't listened to our episode with Hannah all about fireworks yet, do check it out here You can get in touch with Hannah via her Facebook page Dog Meets Dog

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27:40

Dogs in Yellow, and how canicross can help an anxious...

Canicross Conversations ·

2021/11/12

Do you know what it means when you see a dog wearing yellow? In this episode, we chat to Sarah Jones, who founded My Anxious Dog, after realising her working cocker spaniel Bella was very anxious around other dogs and people. Sarah is raising awareness of her #YellowArmy of dogs wearing yellow, and how it is helping other dog owners keep their dogs at a comfortable distance so Bella can continue to enjoy her outside space without being fearful. We also chat about how canicross is helping Bella

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27:12

Fireworks Special - how to help your dog through the...

Canicross Conversations ·

2021/10/28

In this bonus episode, Louise and Michelle chat to vet and dog behaviourist Hannah Lyon about how to help dogs who are anxious or scared of fireworks through this difficult season. Hannah gives lots of advice, including: How to differentiate a normal fear reaction from a phobia (2:00) How pets with muscular-skeletal pain can develop a greater fear of fireworks (5:50) Tips for getting through the fireworks season (7:00) How our reactions can affect our dogs' reactions (8:00) How to train a puppy

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33:02

How DogFit is helping beginners get started in...

Canicross Conversations ·

2021/10/22

Louise and Michelle chat to DogFit founders Gail Walker and Ginetta George about their experience of starting up DogFit to help introduce the joy of canicross to others. Gail and Ginetta have very different running backgrounds, which brought them to the same canicross social group, where the idea of DogFit was born. DogFit now prides itself on introducing beginners to the sport - not just another kit supplier, they are the place to go to find out what the best kit is for their dog, buy good

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