Canicross Made Simple * Canicross Equipment, Understanding Commands, & Eliminating Confusion for Canicross Beginners: Recent Episodes
Shannon Wascak
What is canicross and how do I get started? How do I choose the right canicross harness, belt, and bungee? What do I do if my dog won’t pull? Which canicross commands should I use? Will my dog pull me over? These are just some of the questions that certified Dogfit canicross coach Shannon Wascak digs into on the Canicross Made Simple podcast. Each week will be a Q & A answering a beginner canicross question. No fluff, just simple solutions. In this podcast you’ll find answers to your questions, inspiring stories, educational interviews, and so much more!
Hey Trailrunners!
We’re back and today we’re talking about whether or not your dog will pull you over when they're pulling during canicross. Is this something that scares you? Do you have a dog with high prey drive that takes off when they see a squirrel? Then be sure to listen to this episode as we break it down.
P.S. Need some more one-on-one help? Send a message over to canicrossmadesimple@gmail.com and I’ll help you out! And did you hear about our amazing monthly membership where we dive deeper into learning canicross all while making some amazing dog mom friendships? Head on over to https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList to save your spot and be the first to know when the doors open up again!
Xo,
Shannon
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Hey Trailrunners!
We're back and today we're talking about dog size. Do you have a smaller dog? Are you worried they may not be big enough for canicross? Then listen in and to find out what the real scoop is.
P.S. Need some more one-on-one help? Send a message over to canicrossmadesimple@gmail.com and I'll help you out! And did you hear about our amazing monthly membership where we dive deeper into learning canicross all while making some amazing dog mom friendships? Head on over to https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList to save your spot and be the first to know when the doors open up again!
Xo,
Shannon
All the things - > Canicross Made Simple
Hey Trailrunners!
We're back talking more about the canicross environment! Where we choose to canicross with our dogs has more of an impact than you think. Is it just as simple as heading out for a run? Make sure you're considering these 5 things before you go.
P.S. Need some more one-on-one help? Send a message over to canicrossmadesimple@gmail.com and I'll help you out! And did you hear about our amazing monthly membership where we dive deeper into learning canicross all while making some amazing dog mom friendships? Head on over to https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList to save your spot and be the first to know when the doors open up again!
Xo,
Shannon
All the things - > Canicross Made Simple
Hey Trailrunners!
Today is Quick Tip Tuesday and were talking about the canicross environment! But the craziest part is we aren't even talking about outside! I bet this is something you don't even think about when you think about your dog and canicross! Find out if you're considering all the 'things' or not when it comes to your dog's canicross environment!
P.S. Need some more one-on-one help? Send a message over to canicrossmadesimple@gmail.com and I'll help you out! And did you hear about our amazing monthly membership where we dive deeper into learning canicross all while making some amazing dog mom friendships? Head on over to https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList to save your spot and be the first to know when the doors open up again!
Xo,
Shannon
All the things - > Canicross Made Simple
Today's episode is extra special because I'm talking to one of our OGs from our Canicross Made Simple Membership. She takes us on her canicross journey giving us a glimpse into how she keeps up with staying active with her dog while having a job that keeps her very busy. She's an inspiration so don't miss this one!
Today also marks the first day of our doors opening for our membership - for only the second time this year! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to join a super supportive community and learn more about canicross in a smaller more interactive setting. Head over to https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipJoin to save your spot.
Welcome to Day 14 of our three week canicross tip series! You can also catch all of the tips on our Canicross Made Simple podcast. Be sure to hop on the wait list for our new membership. If you're new to canicross and want to learn in a smaller group setting then this is the place for you! https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList
We have virtual races, challenges, virtual social runs, coaching, master classes. The doors only open a couple times a year so don't miss out. https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList
Welcome to Day 13 of our three week canicross tip series! You can also catch all of the tips on our Canicross Made Simple podcast. Be sure to hop on the wait list for our new membership. If you're new to canicross and want to learn in a smaller group setting then this is the place for you! https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList
We have virtual races, challenges, virtual social runs, coaching, master classes. The doors only open a couple times a year so don't miss out. https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList
Welcome to Day 12 of our three week canicross tip series! You can also catch all of the tips on our Canicross Made Simple podcast. Be sure to hop on the wait list for our new membership. If you're new to canicross and want to learn in a smaller group setting then this is the place for you! https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList
We have virtual races, challenges, virtual social runs, coaching, master classes. The doors only open a couple times a year so don't miss out. https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList
It‘s Day 11 of our Tip Series! Don‘t forget to join our membership wait list! The doors may be opening soon! https://bit.ly/CMSMembershipWaitList
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Welcome to our 3 week Canicross Tip Series. This series will be helpful to beginner's but it's my hope that even if you aren't a beginner that you will find something useful!
Do .you get the winter blues? A lot of people do but do you ever get down in the summer too? I'll admit that I do sometimes. Can canicross help and if so how? Have a listen!
Do you feel you need a little more one on one time? Let’s hop on zoom and clear up any confusion you are having with equipment, commands, getting your dog to pull, etc. I am now offering 30 minute coaching (aka strategy sessions) to give you more personalized attention.
If this sounds like something you need please email me at canicrossmadesimple@gmail.com. It’s important now more than ever to get out and get moving. Let’s make it happen!
Do you warm up and cool down before and after your runs? Do you think your dog needs to? Do you make time to warm up and cool down your dog too before your canicross runs? Should you? That's what we're talking about today so stay tuned and have a listen!
Are you a busy mom that always puts everyone first? Do you find it hard to fit exercise in to your already hectic day? Do you long for the days when you could just run our the door for a run with your dog? Then you don't want to miss today's show. I'm going over 5 tips that will help you to canicross with your dog on a regular basis - instead of waiting for that free time that never seems to show up. Have a listen!
Today we're doing another product highlight. Today's piece of equipment is the Nonstop Dogwear Bungee Leash. It's a little different than most of the canicross bungee leashes you come across. Is it right for you? Have a listen to find out.
Today's show is a little different. I'm asking my 3 kiddos that regularly participate in canicross with me just what they think of being together out on the trails. They are a hoot! Have a listen!
Today's show is a little different. Instead of talking about what you should do - today we're talking about what not to do. Have a listen to these 8 mistakes you don't want to make on your next canicross run. You don't want to miss it!
Do you feel you need a little more one on one time? Let’s hop on zoom and clear up any confusion you are having with equipment, commands, getting your dog to pull, etc. I am now offering 30 minute coaching (aka strategy sessions) to give you more personalized attention.
If this sounds like something you need please email me at canicrossmadesimple@gmail.com. It’s important now more than ever to get out and get moving. Let’s make it happen!
Have a question for the show? Connect with me through -->> Facebook community: http://bit.ly/learncanicross Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canicrossmadesimple/ Speakepipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/CanicrossMadeSimple
More Q & A! Today's question is another great one and comes from our amazing Facebook community member Jaime. Jaime is training for a marathon and wants to know if her dog can train with her. Are you training for a race too and not sure if there's a mileage limit for your dog? Then you don't want to miss today's show!
Being a busy mom and home all day with your kids isn't easy. It can be down right hard some days. So I get that adding family fitness to your routine may not be your jam right now. Maybe you need that mental break out on the trails with your dog to just breathe. I feel you and I get it. But what I've realized is that it doesn't have to be all or nothing. You can still have those times on your own when you need it. And you can still bring canicross into your family fitness routine and have a blast! It can bring so many benefits to your family. Curious as to how? Have a listen to find out : )
Confused about all of the equipment available? Looking at belts and not sure how to find what's right for you? Today I'm talking about the Zero DC Speedy canicross belt and what it offers. Have a listen and let me know how it's working for you if you've tried it.
To quote usatoday.com what is the only subject in school that engages a child’s mind, body, and spirit, promotes their physical and emotional health, helps them to learn better and cultivates the character they need to become productive adults? And what subject is consistently underfunded, understaffed, and underscheduled? If you answered physical education to both questions, you get an A grade.
Can canicross be a part of your child's PE curriculum. Yes it can! Stick around to learn how and why it should be!
Confused about all of the equipment available? Looking at belts and not sure how to find what's right for you? Today I'm talking about the Neewa belt and what it offers. Have a listen and let me know how it's working for you if you've tried it
Today is Part 2 of 10 Reasons Why Canicross is Perfect for Busy Moms. Are you a busy mom? Have you taken your kids along on your canicross runs yet? I'd love to hear more! Be sure to listen to today's show to see if it speaks to you and your journey! And stay tuned next week for 5 more reasons!
Today I'm talking about something near and dear to my heart - how canicross is perfect for busy moms. As moms we wear so many hats - house keeper, chauffeur, teacher, playmate, chef. Plus if you have dogs then you have a whole other set of responsibilities. How is there time to juggle it all? Well the good news is canicross can be a great time saver for many of those responsibilities and the bonus is it's a whole lot of fun!
Today is Part 1 of 10 Reasons Why Canicross is Perfect for Busy Moms. Are you a busy mom? Have you taken your kids along on your canicross runs yet? I'd love to hear more! Be sure to listen to today's show to see if it speaks to you and your journey! And stay tuned next week for 5 more reasons!
Are you someone that likes to track your runs? Are you a fan of Strava or MapMyRun but wish they included dog powered sports like canicross as an activity? Then you need to check out the Rundogo App. Today I'm going over what this app offers and how it's different from other run tracking apps.
More amazing listener questions! Today's question is another great one. Our listener Hilary wants to know if canicross will ruin all of her loose leash walking training that she's been doing with her lab mix. Is this a fear of yours also? Then you don't want to miss today's show!
Have you ever heard things like - you're brave! or that's cheating! while out on your canicross run? What did you say? Or did you have a response? On today's episode we're talking about the "That's cheating!" comment. Are they right? Have a listen to today's episode to hear what my thoughts.
More amazing listener questions! Today's question is from one of our amazing Facebook group members. She has a super friendly dog that loves to greet everyone on their runs. Is this your dog too? What should you do? Keep listening to find out!
Today we're talking more about belts. Have you been wondering what's the deal with canicross belts and why are there so many options? Are you frustrated about where to start looking? Then you don't want to miss today's episode because we're diving in to 3 things to consider before choosing your belt.
Today we're getting back to our listener questions and we've got a great one. Laura wants to know what dogs are able to participate in canicross? Is this something you've wondered too? Have a listen to learn more.
Do you have a hard time getting outside in the winter? Do you have kids and find it really hard? Even if you don't have kids - most likely you aren't getting outside as much as you should. Have a listen to what this amazing mom to 5 kiddos has come up with to motivate you to get outside with your family more.
Do you have a hard time getting outside in the winter? Do you have kids and find it really hard? Even if you don't have kids - most likely you aren't getting outside as much as you should. Have a listen to what this amazing mom to 5 kiddos has come up with to motivate you to get outside with your family more.
Choosing equipment can be confusing - especially your dog's harness. Today we're going over another one of Howling Dog Alaska's harnesses. Is this harness right for you? Keep listening to learn more about it.
I'm so pumped for today's bonus episode. We have an exciting program starting in January that I can't wait to tell you about. Keep listening so you don't miss out!
Finding new running routes is an important part of your canicross training plan. Running the same routes over and over will not only get boring for you but also your dog. Making sure that you're both having fun is an important part of the sport. In today's episode we're going to go over 3 apps that can help you do just that. Have a listen to learn more.
Confused about what canicross equipment is right for you? Not sure where to even start looking? Today we're goin over 3 US suppliers and where you can find them.
We have our first guest Jessica from Youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com. Jessica has been camping and hiking with her Dachshunds for over 15 years. Through her award-winning blog You Did What With Your Wiener, she inspires small dog owners around the world to put more adventure in their lives and improve their health.
Today we're going more in depth into one of the short style harnesses - the Howling Dog Alaska Distance Harness. This is a great beginner harness and works well for the experienced canine athlete too! Have a listen to learn more about this harness!
It's here - daylight savings. Do you love it or hate it? Does daylight savings give you the winter blues? Can canicross help bring you out of that funk?
Have you heard of canicross commands but don't know what to use or when to use them? That's what we're talking about today! Hopefully today's episode will clear up any confusion about commands and help to get you and your pup out on the trail!
We're going deeper talking about your dog's canicross harness today. Your dog's canicross harness is arguably the most important piece of equipment in your kit. Getting the correct fit can be confusing and sometimes frustrating. Today we're talking about 4 areas you need to look at closely on your dog to ensure that your their harness fits them correctly for comfort, performance, and safety.
Choosing equipment can be confusing - especially your dog's harness. Why are there so many choices? What 3 things do you need to know the answers to before choosing a harness? What's the difference between a long and short harness?
We talk a lot about hydration during the summer months. But it's just as important in the winter. It's such an important topic no matter what time of year it is. Should you hydrate before a run, after, how much? Keep listening to learn more.
Fall is here and winter won’t be far behind. With that comes less daylight unfortunately and usually wetter weather. Does that mean you have to wait until spring to go running with your dog again! No way! Have a listen to find out some helpful tips that will keep you and your dog on the trails all year long!
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It can be convenient to canicross at the same place every time. But there are things to consider when choosing a trail - especially if you and your dog are new to canicross. Canicross requires a lot of mental focus for your dog. Set them up for success by choosing the right trail. Consider these 5 things before you choose your next trail.
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
You've invested your time researching the correct equipment for you and your dog. It's going great. But winter is coming which usually brings wetter weather - and mud. So how do you take care of your canicross equipment so that it will last?
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
Let me just say that I get the apprehension if you are new to canicross. Especially if you have a very spirited / strong / large dog and the thought of being attached to them while running sounds absolutely crazy. I totally get your concern. Is it really like this? What are we talking about today?
~ Does the idea of canicrossing with your dog scare the p**p out of you? Don’t let these 5 misconceptions turn you away from the sport!
Our topic for this week's show was voted on in our amazing Facebook community. Not a member yet? Why not! Join us at bit.ly/learncanicross.
5 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Canicross Bungee Line
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Why choose a short harness vs a long harness? What are some of the features of the Zero DC short harness? How did it work for us? I'll go over the specifics of this harness and let you know how it worked for us. Have you tried it? Let me know.
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
Today's listener question is a juicy one. What do I know now that I wish I knew when starting canicross? Have a listen to find out!
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
Today's listener question comes from Beverly. Beverly's dog is only 8 months old and so is too young to canicross yet. Beverly wants to know if there is anything they can work on until her dog can run with her. There sure is! Have a listen to learn more!
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
Today's listener question comes from Tonya. Tonya is concerned that her dog is fitter than she is. Is this something you think about? Is there anything you can do? There sure is! Have a listen to learn more!
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
Today I'm continuing my review on the Nonstop CaniX review. I know choosing equipment can be confusing so I hope that you find some useful tips in this episode.
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
Today we're talking about a question I hear asked a lot. Can you canicross if your dog is reactive? I know that a lot of dog owners struggle with this so I hope that you find some useful tips in this episode.
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
Which canicross waist belt is best? What are the differences and how do you choose? Today I'll be talking about the Nonstop Dogwear CaniX Belt. I'll go over the specifics of the belt and after I try it for a month or so I'll come back and let you know how it worked for us. Have you tried it? Let me know.
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Get your tails on those trails. Shannon, Lola, Tugg, & Moe
Our listener question today is from Hannah. Hannah is scared that her dog may pull her over during canicross and wants to know if this happens a lot. Such a great question. Let's find out!
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Today's episode is a little different. You're getting the chance to listen in on a snippet of a coaching session I had with one of our Facebook community members. I had so much fun working with Kate and talking about her dogs. I'd love to work with you too and clear up any confusion you're having. Just check out the links below on how to contact me and get your spot saved. Space is limited!
Our viewer question today is from Sheila. Sheila wants to know if her dog needs rests days too. Let's find out!
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Our viewer question today is from Angela. Angela wants to know if her 6 year old can canicross with her. Let's find out!
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Our viewer question today is from Marie. Marie says her dog isn't pulling yet and wants to know what she can do to encourage her.
Which canicross waist belt is best? What are the differences and how do you choose? Today is our first product review and I'm going over the Rock Empire Waist Belt. Have you tried it? Let me know.
The warmer months are fast approaching. Summer will be here before we know it and with that comes the dangers of high temps and humidity. Our amazing listener - Hannah wants to know if she can still canicross in the summer. Listen in to find out.
Are you new to canicross and wonder why your dog constantly stops to pee when you're trying to get them to focus on pulling and commands? Need some ideas on how to get your dog to focus on your runs? That's exactly what we'll be going over today thanks to our amazing listeners that share their questions with us.
Have you ever wondered where you should begin when you’re just starting out in canicross? Or maybe you haven’t been active in a while and want to know if you need to be a strong runner already to give the sport a try. That’s exactly what we’ll be going over today thanks to two amazing listeners that sent in their questions.
Today's episode begins our FIRST listener Q&A day! Today we're going over 2 great questions - how is canicross different than just going for a jog with your dog and how old does my dog need to be to start canicross? I'm excited to share with you!
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Get those tails on the trails,
Shannon, Lola, Moe, & Tugg
In Episode 01 of The Canicross Made Simple Show I'll share my story with you.. how my discovery of canicross has helped me find my freedom again. I'll also share why I've created this podcast, who it's for and who it isn't for, and what you can expect each week. This podcast was created for you. To help and guide you on your canicross journey by eliminating the confusion that can come with getting started. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I've enjoyed creating it.