SilkenSting Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Today I just finished the week 1 of the 10k program with my dog. He's a golden/chow mix about 5-7 lbs overweight and I'm about 30 lbs overweight. For the first half he's able to keep pace with me. After that he slows down to a slight trot and I have to slow down for him to keep up. I've never run with him before. Back when we were in shape he could handle walking for over an hour before he got tired. The only time he stops is for a potty break. If he gets too tired he usually lays down and refuses to move until he's cooled off. Should I move on to the next week as long as he's not stopping or should I repeat week 1 until he can go at a faster pace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torus_ot Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 How old is your dog? Golden and Lab Retrieves (mine is 12 yo) never been long distance runners. They are sprinters. With age it is even more pronounced... If he cannot run with you take him for a walk instead. I also noted that manage dog's diet is much easier then my own - Just reduce the amount of snacks and food... For some reasons it is not working for me, only for my dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilf Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 My 8 y/o Pitbull has achy joints and has a hard time getting around after exercising. I've been taking him around the neighborhood until the app announces the "halfway" alert. Then I drop him off at home and continue the remainder of the run without him. I'm on week 5 day one. As the training progresses to longer running, less walking I plan to leave him home all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karie DeLaurentiis Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'm in Week 3 and has a similar experience! I have two dogs, one an older Pitt/Sharpei mix and a smaller Papillion mix who is overweight. The Pitt mix I had to leave home during running days. I'll take her with for walks on "rest" days though. Her joints just can't handle it. The little dog I thought would be able to do it, but he was dragging yesterday on the second half. I was able to let him just trail behind because I was using a more flexible leash. I'm hoping he can continue to improve like I have and keep up, if not I guess it'll be walks for him on rest days too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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