The Active Dog Podcast

May 13 2024 18 ep. 26 mins 6

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In the Active Dog Podcast we chat canicross, running with dogs and much, much more because Active Dogs are Happy Dogs! Hosted by Emily Thomas from K9 Trail Time and regularly featuring expert guests Emily is Director of K9 Trail Time, Co-Director of Canicross Coach, Canactive Canine Hydrotherapy & the Active Dog Academy, licensed Canine Conditioning Academy Therapist, and qualified Canine Hydrotherapist sharing her knowledge and experience of working with active dogs to help interested dog owners connect, engage and bond with their dogs

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Episode 17: Canicross with a deaf dog

May 13 2024 26 mins

In this episode, Emily talks to Dr Morag Heirs who is a Clinicial Canine Behaviourist and has a speciality in training deaf dogs and has canicrossed her own dogs for years. Dr Morag, discusses how deaf dogs can do canicross with their owners through the use of tactile cues, and having the connection to the owner through canicross helps to build confidence in deaf dogs. For people w

Episode 16: Canicrossing a dog with a condition

May 02 2024 49 mins

In this episode, Emily talks to three dog owners whose dogs have different medical or orthopaedic health conditions which may have limited their activity. Gabby talks about running with her German Shepherd, Willow, who has lumbosacral disease (a spinal condition). Helene talks about canicross with her Springer Spaniel, Evie, who has been diagnosed with arthritis, a significant hear

Episode 15: Canicrossing with a Tripawd Dog

Apr 25 2024 36 mins

In this episode, Emily talks to two different tripawd dog owners about running with their three-legged dogs. We explore the different aspects of running with a dog missing one of their legs, and having to make the difficult decision to have their dogs' leg amputated. We also discuss the support needed for a tripawd dog and how they can continue their active lives in comfort. W

Episode 14: Canicrossing with a blind dog

Apr 18 2024 64 mins

In this lengthier episode, Emily talks to three different blind dog owners about running with their blind dogs. We explore the different training involved in canicrossing with a blind dog and talk about the different dogs and their responses to canicrossing without sight. We talked to Anjelica about her Labrador, Juno, you can follow her on Instagram @theguidehuman, Christine about

Episode 13: Making Mistakes

Jan 08 2024 15 mins

In this short episode, Emily talks about how making mistakes with your dog is part of the process of learning and how we can use the mistakes we've made to help educate other people and result in sharing better practices with a wider audience.

Episode 12: How to get stronger for your canicross

Dec 19 2023 23 mins

Emily talks to Louise & Michelle about how their 'Get stronger, run a faster 5km' works to get participants stronger for their running and how strength should form the basis for all runners but particularly canicrossers with the extra strain that running with a dog puts on our bodies. To find out more about their programme visit their website: https://www.runafaster5k.

Episode 11: How canicross differs from trail running

Dec 04 2023 21 mins

Emily talks to International canicross racer Chris Reade who was first and foremost a cross-country runner before he began canicrossing. The discussion is about the differences in canicross from normal canicross running and how trail runners need to adapt their running for canicross.

Episode 10: Why canicross isn't just running with your dog

Nov 21 2023 16 mins

Emily talks about why canicross isn't just running with your dog in response to a recent news article published by someone who had a bad experience because they didn't have the correct equipment and training for this fairly new and inclusive sport. If you want to find a professional Canicross Coach to get you started a list of recommended coaches can be found here: https://

Episode 9: Finding your Motivation

Oct 26 2023 24 mins

Emily talks to guest Toria Seaton about the things that can affect our motivation for canicross and how to overcome a lack of motivation when coming back into the sport after injury or a period where you haven't been able to participate for whatever reason. Toria can be contacted on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wonkydogtherapy Both Emily & Toria can be conta

Episode 8: Supplements for Sports Dogs

May 17 2022 30 mins

Emily talks to Dr Jacqueline Boyd about supplements for sports dogs - why supplements are so popular for active dogs, the most popular ingredients found in joint health supplements and what to look for in supplements for your sports dog. Dr Jacqueline Boyd can be found on Facebook on her page: Dr Jacqueline Boyd, Animal Scientist and Canine Consultant