Why Run With Your Dog?

Research suggests up to 40% of our dogs are overweight, and they suffer from the same health complications that overweight people do. Veterinarians are becoming concerned about the increase in joint pain, heart disease and other obesity related illnesses in dogs.

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Find a Dog Running Group

It's always more fun starting a new activity with company. There are Pooch to 5k groups being established in many areas. You'll be able to start running with your dog under the guidance of an experienced instructor, and make new friends while you and your dog get fit.

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Start Your Own Pooch to 5k Business

Love to run, and love working with dogs? You could be a Pooch to 5k group instructor and share your two favourite things with others. It's very satisfying to help other people and their dogs lose weight and get fit. Why not start your own home based business doing something you love?

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Training Programs

You and your dog can start your journey to fitness and good health by downloading our free training programs. If you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to our free dog health and fitness newsletter so we can send you information on feeding your canine athlete, dealing with injury, increasing your distance, and more. You can subscribe using the box on the left.

Pooch To 5k Training Program – Timed

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Download Our Free Training Programs

Click here to download our training programs so you can start your dog on his journey to fitness and health.

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