New for 2018 Canicross Workshops in York!

Canicross means running cross country (on trails) with your dog in harness. Sounds straightforward enough, right?

You could just grab some shoes (and a harness & leash) and head out the door with your hound. But just like with regular running, starting without preparation or wearing badly fitting kit can quickly lead to injuries and spoil your fun. Worse still, it can turn your dog off the idea altogether.

We’re not just asking our dogs to run with us or near us, we’re asking them to learn a whole new set of skills and behaviours. Doesn’t it make sense to train this stuff carefully just like you’re going to build up your fitness?

Morag has been canicrossing with her own dogs for over ten years now, and along the way she has qualified as a professional dog trainer, community running coach, remedial human & canine massage therapist and more. In March 2017 Morag successfully completed the Hardmoors 55 mile ultra with Freya-UltraCollie.

If they can do it, so can you!

NEW Workshops on Saturday January 27th 2018

Shipton By Beningbrough

Introduction to Canicross (10am - 1pm)

Don’t waste precious time buying harnesses on the internet, only to return them when they don’t fit your dog properly.
We offer a specialised introductory session where you and your dog will be fitted with the right kit and try it out on the trails with us. We’ll help you teach the basic commands to your dog or dogs, and get you running together as a team.
Book your kit fitting and introduction to canicross session here:
Book Intro to Canicross Workshop


Boosting your canicross teamwork (2pm - 5pm)
A 3 hour class to check your choice of harness and running belt, test out more options, boost your teamwork and techniques, plus learn how to work smarter not harder!
Refreshments provided.
Kit checking in a warm indoor hall. Training and running outside no matter the weather!
Book your workshop here:
Book Improvers Canicross Workshop



Tutors: Morag and Laura are keen canicrossers, and qualified community running coaches with Run England. They have the knowledge and practical skills to help you love canicrossing with your dog!

Safety note: Running in harness at human speed is quite different to the kinds of running that dogs do off leash, so please consider a thorough vet check before starting and follow a good couch to 5k type training plan even if you already run frequently.