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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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20:05

Season 6 - we are back! Join us in The Great British...

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2026/10/02

Michelle and Louise are back for their SIXTH season.They share what they've been up to over summer, and invite listeners to support Janey in her Great British Dog Jog while she runs the length of Sri Lanka. How to get involved in the Great British Dog Jog Donate £5 to Janey's fundraising page here Do a run of 5k or more with your dog(s) between 12th and 31st October 2026 Tag us on Instagram when you're done at @canicrossconversations @janeythevet @wecare_srilanka

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17:12

Season 5 Wrap-Up: Stats, Highlights and See You in...

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2026/07/17

It’s just Louise and Michelle for this one a quick catch-up before Canicross Conversations breaks for the summer.In this episode: Season five is a wrap and season six kicks off Friday 4th September Some brilliant stats: 75,000 downloads, 34,000 listeners, and 215 episodes released since launch with only 25% of listeners based in the UK A shoutout to the most-downloaded episodes this year, including Dr Juliet McGratton on running through menopause, Emily on canicross with a nervous dog, Annika and

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54:13

Surrounded by cows on a run? Here's what a farm vet...

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2026/07/10

This week Louise and Michelle are joined by Emma Stuart, farm animal vet, ultra runner, dog owner, and the woman behind @the_running_vet on Instagram. Emma spends her days working with cattle and her weekends running big miles through fields full of them, so she's the perfect person to answer the question every runner and dog walker has thought at some point: what do I actually do when I'm surrounded by cows? Emma breaks down the psychology of cattle behaviour — why most "aggressive" cows are

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45:57

Canicross changed our rescue dog's life - Pickle's...

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2026/07/03

Louise and Michelle chat to Katie Parker and Jack Avery from Pickles Pet Pantry, who share the story behind their independent pet shop and how their own experiences as dog owners shaped the business and canicross club they wanted to build. At the heart of the conversation is Fred, their rescue dog. When he first arrived, he was energetic, unpredictable and highly reactive, making everyday walks a challenge. Katie and Jack explain how patience, training and discovering canicross helped channel Fred's

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44:46

Inside Battersea (Episode 213)

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2026/06/26

Louise and Michelle are joined by Courtney Goodright, a Canine Behaviourist and Training Advisor at Battersea. Courtney pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes at one of the country's best-known rescues, from the moment a dog arrives to the day it goes home. We learn why strays are on the rise, what those first three decompression days look like, and how the team works out what makes each individual dog tick. There's a beautiful success story about a shut-down foster dog

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48:01

What To Do If Your Dog Goes Missing — Lost Dog...

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2026/06/19

Louise and Michelle are joined by Jules, Team Coordinator for the Lost Dogs Tracking Network, Southern Counties. Jules talks through how she went from dog training and truffle-hunting to coordinating a team of scent-tracking dogs across Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire and beyond. It's a genuinely fascinating (and at times emotional) listen covering how tracking dogs work, what to do in the first crucial hours after losing a dog, and why a cheap fabric collar in a sandwich bag could be the difference

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33:16

Canicross Story: Building Community Through Canicross...

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2026/06/12

This week Louise and Michelle are joined by SJ, founder of Tails and Trails, a canicross club based near Ludlow in South Shropshire. SJ's journey into canicross began not from a love of racing, but from a simple need: helping her rescue dog Rosie thrive. What started as a behavioural tool recommended by Dogs Trust became a decade-long passion, a business, and a thriving community.SJ talks honestly about starting with the wrong kit, the joy of introducing beginners to the sport, and why canicross

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52:31

The Dog Jog with Dr Janey Lowes of WECare Worldwide

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2026/06/05

Louise and Michelle are joined by Dr Janey Lowes — a vet from the North East of England who, at 26, packed up her life and moved to Sri Lanka to help street dogs. What started as a year-long volunteering trip has become a decade-long mission, a team of 70, and Sri Lanka's only emergency hospital for street dogs.Janey shares the story of how WECare Worldwide grew from just her, a friend, and a tuk-tuk driver, to treating over 35,000 animals in the south of Sri Lanka. We talk about rabies,

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35:50

Canicross Story: Mick, Rodney, Amber and Betsy...

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2026/05/29

Michelle and Louise are joined by Mick for another real-life canicross story, this time with his three dogs: Rodney, Amber and Betsy. Mick shares how he came back to running after years away from it, starting with a muddy dog challenge and gradually finding his way into proper canicross kit, races and longer-distance adventures.Listeners will hear how each of Mick’s dogs has a completely different approach to running. Rodney, a standard poodle, is the powerful, enthusiastic runner who has taken

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41:52

Running with Endometriosis: Lyndsy and Indy (Episode...

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2026/05/22

Michelle and Louise are joined by Lyndsy for an honest conversation about canicross, chronic illness and redefining what it means to be a runner.Lyndsy shares how she went from a love-hate relationship with running to finding a completely new sense of enjoyment through canicross with her Bernedoodle Indy. After years of feeling pressure around pace, personal bests and being at the back of the pack, running with Indy helped her discover a more supportive and joyful way to move. Their partnership

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48:27

What Canicross With a Rescue Dog Can Teach Us: Clare...

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2026/05/15

Michelle and Louise are joined by Clare Thompson and her rescue dog Loki, whose first season together has been full of surprises, progress and plenty of learning.Clare moved from ultra running into canicross, first with her rescue dog Rex, and then with Loki, a young, high-energy pointer who arrived underweight, inexperienced and in need of confidence. What began as a gentle, low-pressure introduction to racing soon became a standout season, with Clare and Loki finishing second nationally and

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43:06

Canicross Story: Lucy J Morgan and Tedi Bêr(Episode 206)

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2026/05/08

Michelle and Louise are joined by Lucy J Morgan from Wales, a professional musician, ultra runner and member of Dexy's Midnight Runners, who has recently discovered the world of canicross with her dog Tedi Bêr. Although Lucy has been running with Tedi for years, including through mountain training for ultramarathons, she only recently realised that what they were doing had a name, a community and a whole sport behind it.Lucy shares how Tedi Bêr, a 40kg New Zealand Huntaway, has become her loyal

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42:14

Canicross Story: Stuart and Mav. From triathlon to...

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2026/05/01

Louise and Michelle are joined by Stuart Nuttall, who shares his journey from school cross-country and triathlon into the world of flyball, canicross and bikejor. After years of endurance sport, including triathlon and Ironman training, Stuart found that dog sports offered a new way to stay active while spending more time with his family and dogs.Stuart talks about meeting Louise at Crufts, getting into canicross through off-season fitness work for flyball, and how his young dog Maverick has

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51:53

Canicross Training Tips with Lindsay from Cani-Fit

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2026/04/24

Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey are joined by Lindsay, founder of Cani-Fit and a four-time British canicross champion.We chat about how the sport has grown and what really matters when it comes to training dogs and humans well. Lindsay shares how she found canicross in the early days, when there was very little support available in Scotland, and explains how that experience shaped the way she now coaches thousands of runners and dog owners through Cani-Fit. Lindsay talks openly about the

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34:25

Event Series: Building community races with Sporting...

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2026/04/17

Michelle and Louise chat to Ebony from Sporting Paws, a dog trainer, behaviourist, and passionate canicross advocate who has recently organised her very first race in Lancashire. Ebony shares her personal journey into canicross, which began not through competition, but through a desire to reconnect with her dog during a difficult period. What started as simple runs together quickly became something much more powerful, helping both her and her dog rebuild confidence, trust, and enjoyment

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60:58

Ask the Expert: Dr Juliet McGrattan on running...

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2026/04/10

Dr Juliet McGrattan returns to share expert insight into one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: menopause and its impact on running.Drawing on her experience as a former GP, runner, and author of The Runner’s Guide to Menopause, Juliet brings both professional knowledge and lived experience to a conversation that is honest, reassuring, and highly practical. Listeners are guided through what menopause actually means - including the often-overlooked perimenopause phase - and why

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44:01

Canicross with a nervous dog: Emily and Max (Episode...

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2026/04/03

Emily shares the story of Max, her timid and easily spooked Weimaraner who initially struggled with wearing a harness or coping with everyday noises such as wind. As a behaviourist, Emily offers valuable insight into working with nervous dogs, including how to approach training without pressure, why progress isn’t always linear, and how small wins can lead to big breakthroughs. The conversation explores practical techniques such as using positive reinforcement, tracking progress through video,

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49:24

Canicross to skijoring: life in Norway with Rhys...

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2026/03/27

Louise and Michelle are joined by Rhys Denham, digital growth manager at Non-stop Dogwear, who shares his journey from UK teacher to living an outdoor-focused life in Norway. Listeners are taken behind the scenes of a life shaped by dogs, adventure and bold decisions, as Rhys explains how he made the leap abroad and embraced a new lifestyle centred around nature and movement.The conversation explores how their Dalmatians, Django and Amber, played a pivotal role in this transformation, including

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35:57

Crufts & What Do You Wish You Had Known When Starting...

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2026/03/20

Louise and Michelle catch up after Louise’s busy few days at Crufts and share a behind-the-scenes look at what the event was really like, from the exhibition floor.From long days on the stand and meeting listeners in person, to fitting first-time runners with canicross kit and chatting to dog lovers curious about the sport, this is a warm, honest and practical conversation about what makes canicross so appealing. They reflect on just how much interest there is in canicross right now, especially

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35:55

Canicross Ireland (Episode 198)

Canicross Conversations ·

2026/03/13

Michelle chats to Seán and Louise from Canicross Ireland.www.canicross-ireland.com www.instagram.com/canicross_ireland https://www.tiktok.com/@canicross.ireland

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