Hi, Brea! Tell us a little bit about your favorite running partners.
Have you ever raced with your dog?
I haven't raced with my dogs before, but I have been meaning to participate in a local event called the State Street Dog Mile in June. It's on our to-do list next summer!
Tell us about a running moment that made you proud! (does not have to be dog related)
What important running (or life) lesson can we learn from our dogs?
Live in the moment. There are a thousand little things that can trip me up during the day, and much of it is either dwelling on the past or worrying about something that hasn't happened. My dogs help keep me in the present.
I have two running partners: Cooper (age 3) and Riley (age 7). Both of my boys are chocolate labrador retrievers and we lovingly refer to them as our 'chocodiles'. When I put my running shoes on, Riley will always sit beside me and beg to come. Cooper loves to come, too - but he's really headstrong and will balk at letting me put on his harness. I think he just wants to be the boss!
I didn't run with my browns at first because it was very difficult to control two strong dogs with a combined weight of 190 lbs. I realized the situation would never improve unless I was consistent. After a few chaotic minutes at the beginning of our run, they settle into their places. They overheat quickly in the summer, so I limit them to two miles when it's really hot.
I didn't run with my browns at first because it was very difficult to control two strong dogs with a combined weight of 190 lbs. I realized the situation would never improve unless I was consistent. After a few chaotic minutes at the beginning of our run, they settle into their places. They overheat quickly in the summer, so I limit them to two miles when it's really hot.
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| Cooper and Riley |
Where is your favorite place to run with your pooch?
The off-leash dog park is my first choice, but it's not as convenient as heading out the door. It has pretty trails on a bluff overlooking the ocean with the added bonus of meeting doggie friends and socializing. In the summer, the vegetation is very dry and there are tons of foxtails -- a burr common to our area that can get in the ear canal or inhaled, and usually requires an expensive trip to the vet and sedation to remove them-- so we stick to the streets closer to home.
The off-leash dog park is my first choice, but it's not as convenient as heading out the door. It has pretty trails on a bluff overlooking the ocean with the added bonus of meeting doggie friends and socializing. In the summer, the vegetation is very dry and there are tons of foxtails -- a burr common to our area that can get in the ear canal or inhaled, and usually requires an expensive trip to the vet and sedation to remove them-- so we stick to the streets closer to home.
Have you ever raced with your dog?
I haven't raced with my dogs before, but I have been meaning to participate in a local event called the State Street Dog Mile in June. It's on our to-do list next summer!
Tell us about a running moment that made you proud! (does not have to be dog related)
After achieving a half marathon PR, a woman approached me and told me that I was her 'rabbit' during the race. She said that pacing off of me helped her to keep her head up and stay focused during the last three miles of the race. Getting a PR was an incredible feeling, but realizing I'd help someone achieve theirs was even better!
What important running (or life) lesson can we learn from our dogs?
Live in the moment. There are a thousand little things that can trip me up during the day, and much of it is either dwelling on the past or worrying about something that hasn't happened. My dogs help keep me in the present.
Do you want to tell us anything else about you or running with your dog?
Our first dog was a wedding present. She was also a chocolate Labrador retriever. Since I had never owned a dog before, I was always looking for fun things to do with her. I ended up hitting the dog show circuit and we eventually competed in fly ball and agility trials. Now that I'm a parent of two
busy teenagers, my time is more limited. Fitness and running is something that makes me feel great and helps clear my head. Bringing my dogs along for the fun was a no-brainer.
Aren't they adorable? You can follow Brea, Cooper and Riley on Instagram @babydoll_brea or on her blog Babydoll's Bloggie.
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Our first dog was a wedding present. She was also a chocolate Labrador retriever. Since I had never owned a dog before, I was always looking for fun things to do with her. I ended up hitting the dog show circuit and we eventually competed in fly ball and agility trials. Now that I'm a parent of two
busy teenagers, my time is more limited. Fitness and running is something that makes me feel great and helps clear my head. Bringing my dogs along for the fun was a no-brainer.
Aren't they adorable? You can follow Brea, Cooper and Riley on Instagram @babydoll_brea or on her blog Babydoll's Bloggie.
Do you have a dog who runs? Would you like to be featured with your favorite furry four-legged running partner? Just fill out this form to be considered for a future Furry Friday feature.
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Keep Running,
Lea
Does your running partner have four legs?
Ways to (legally) stalk me:
Follow my blog with Bloglovin
Thank you so much for featuring me and my dogs! I'm already bragging on your article and sharing with my kids and best girl friend 😊
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your story! Those boys are so cute!
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DeleteOMGOSH SO SO SO SO SO SO CUTE.
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