The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog: Tips and Techniques for Understanding Your Canine's Fitness and Running Temperament

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Everything you need to know before you take your four-legged friend on a run.

book, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog contains all the information that you need to safely hit the pavement with your pet.

Founder and owner of one of the nation's first dog-running companies, DC Dog Runner, Barrera is an expert on running with dogs. Weaving in personal experiences, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog provides a comprehensive look at dog running, including topics such as:

• Assessing your dog as a runner
• Running in different types of weather
• The best terrains to run on
• Running with multiple dogs
• The best collars and leashes for active dogs
• What to do if your dog gets injured
• How to hire a professional dog runner
• And more!

So whether you and your canine are novice harriers or seasoned trail warriors, The Ultimate Guide to Running with Your Dog will help you make your future runs safer and more enjoyable.

Reviews

"A must-read for those of us who love running, community, and man's best friend."
-Chris Farley, owner of Pacers Running in Washington, DC

"What an incredible and inspiring read. If you have ever wanted to chase a dream, this is a book for you."
-Michael Wardian, professional marathon & ultramarathon runner; Guinness world record holder--7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Author Bio

Bryan Barrera is the co-founder and owner of DC Dog Runner, which specializes in running with dogs to promote health and fitness through vigorous exercise. Starting with their first client, Diesel, Bryan and his wife, Suzanne, have built DC Dog Runner into a twelve-person operation that runs more than fifty dogs per week. They make their home near Washington, DC with their five children.