Canicross Conversations

Today, Michelle and Louise chat about keeping you and your dog fit over Christmas, and how to find that motivation and accountability to achieve some consistency in your training over the holidays.

In this episode, Jason Pascoe from Non Stop Dogwear gives us the lowdown on dog coats and jackets, as they get ready to launch their new range. Jason takes us through fitting a coat, when dogs should wear a coat, and how to look after your coat     This episode is sponsored by Non Stop Dogwear, releasing your dog's potential through robust, reliable and ergonomically designed gear. Whether your do...

Today's bonus episode is brought to you by a variety of guests helping you decide what to buy your beloved dog for Christmas. Louise and Michelle also chat about their own Christmas traditions. You can save 10% on No Fuss Fill with the code CC Save 9% at  K9 Trail Time with code michellek9 Thank you also to Inner Wolf for contributing to this episode

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Pamela Dempsey from Impackt Behaviour about how Christmas and New Year could be challenging for dogs, and how we can keep this period as stress-free as possible.  Find Impackt Behaviour on Instagram and Facebook  

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to vet Nick again, in our popular Ask the Vet Series, to find out about the biggest food-related dangers for dogs over Christmas. Nick lists foods that are both toxic for dogs, as well as those that can cause tummy distress if consumed in large quantities, and there are some surprises in there! Nick advises what symptoms to look out for, and what to do in...

Have you tried running with your dog? It's the perfect way to fit in exercise for both you and your dog. But before buying a cheap running belt from Amazon, consider our tips for how to get started in a safe way. On November 23rd, an article was published in The Times titled "Why I'll Never Be a Dog Jogger Again", about a bad experience the writer had about trying to run with her dog. She broke a...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle interview Chris Smart, who has recently returned from racing in Leipa at the ICF with his Eurohound Chili. He gives us a unique insight into international racing, and tells us how it motivates him to improve more than racing in the UK. Chris is also new to bikejor. 

In this week's episode, Louise and Michelle speak with Dan Floyd, for our Canicross Stories segment. As regular listeners know, we've been doing this series for a while to highlight unique experiences from our Canicross community. Dan is an especially interesting guest because he does a lot of running by himself and with his dog Mylo, but not always in the typical canicross style. For example, he...

Staying active with your Canicross dog during the off season can be a challenge. Joining hosts Louise and Michelle in this week's episode is expert agility trainer Sue from Hare and Hounds training, who shares expert tips on the many benefits of agility for high-energy dogs. Discover how it can improve focus, recall, and provide much needed mental stimulation between races.  We also chat about our...

We continue our series on exciting sporting events by featuring a company doing things a bit differently. This Cornwall-based events organiser, Purple Gecko, started out hosting standard trail races, and has since responded to demand to include canicross. Purple Gecko sought expertise from the canicross community to develop a Canicross Championship Series, and now have eight, possibly more, canicr...

As part of the Event Series, Louise and Michelle interview BSSF Vice-President Howard Clark about their races. The interview raised a lot of important issues about sled dog sports in Britain however, and we chat through hopes and aspirations for the future of the British Sled-dog Sports Federation. We delve into international qualification, age categories, the challenges of finding suitable locati...

Back on Episode 60 , you may remember we interviewed Ellie, who had just completed the first ever edition of the Ultra Cani-Trail. In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to organiser Johnny Fletcher as he prepares for the next edition. https://www.canitrailuk.co.uk/ultra-cani-trail

Continuing with our exciting event series, Louise and Michelle chat to Emily Thomas about what inspired her to set up this exciting event which happens annually, early on in the canicross season. The disciplines of canicross (running with dogs) and bikejor (biking with dogs) have been growing rapidly in the UK for the last 10 years, so Emily and her colleagues organise a canicross run, an aquathlo...

In this episode, continuing our event series, Michelle and Louise chat to Katie from Trail Dogs

Michelle and Louise chat to Dawn Crook-Richards who organises the Canix series of races across the UK. Follow Canix on Facebook , Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok too

In today's episode, Michelle chats to Debs White, founder of canicross event series Lakeland Paws. Canicross in England's only mountain forest.   Photo credit: Steve Ashworth Media  

In this episode, Michelle and Louise chat to Peter Howse of Devon Howlers. Peter runs the Devon Howlers club, and has set up his own event, the Newnham Bark, for canicross, bikejor and rigs.    Join the Devon Howlers Facebook group here  

In this episode, Louise chats to Pickle's vet all about grass. What does it mean when your dog eats grass, and how should you deal with grass seed

In this new series all about canicross events. Louise and Michelle chat to Bec and Dean from Endorphin Sport who run a great series of different length canicross running and swimming events in the Midlands   https://www.endorphinsport.com/   This episode is sponsored by the Get Stronger, Run a Faster 5k course, it's great for canicrossers and runners to improve their 5k time and get stronger. Find...

In our series, Ask the Vet, we ask Pickle's vet Nick Turner about situations that might occur for our dogs over the summer season. This episode deals with worming your dog and managing ticks.

In our series, Ask the Vet, we ask Pickle's vet Nick Turner about situations that might occur for our dogs over the summer season. This episode deals with keeping your dog happy and healthy during the hot weather.

In our new series, Ask the Vet, we ask Pickle's vet Nick Turner about situations that might occur for our dogs over the summer season. This episode deals with travelling abroad with your pets for holidays or races, and what dogs need in terms of papers and vaccinations.

This episode is sponsored by Inner Wolf - the leading outdoor shop for your dogs' outdoor needs.  Louise and Michelle chat to Adrian, founder of Inner Wolf about active dogs, with a focus on what we can do with them over the summer season, when we are not canicrossing so much. Visit Inner Wolf at www.innerwolf.co.uk or the shop at Wistow Rural Centre Leicestershire. Use the code PAWS4 for 10% off...

In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Cushla Lamen, founder of the Canicross Trailrunners Facebook group , which is the largest online canicross group in the world. Cushla chats about her racing (she is the current British Female V50 Champion in canicross), her work with the International Canicross Federation, and her work as a Galen Myotherapist. 

In this episode, 17 year old Kaela Nixon chats to Louise and Michelle about the challenges of getting youngsters involved in canicross, and what she is doing to help. Kaela is the current British Junior Female Champion  in canicross, and runs with Nala. You can follow Kaela on Instagram and TikTok