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About us
The Run With K9s Way
What We Do
At Run with K9s we specialise in canicross training, coaching and conditioning of both human and dog. At the centre of what we do is the belief that before you attempt to race or tackle longer distances with your dog, you and your dog must first master the foundational skills in canicross.
It’s just old school dog sports mentality because a good foundation is everything and only with a good solid foundation canicross can advance.
We don’t follow trends or fads. We don’t let others define or limit our potential and we never judge the potential of others, because we truly believe that each team – from juniors and senior handlers, has the power to achieve their true potential, even when they haven’t started canicross training the right way. We believe going back to basics is the way for any dog and it is the way to set the scene for a lifetime of canicross adventures.
Our Method
How We Do It
Everyone always talks about certain canicross skills dogs must learn so teams can train and race safely but what most don’t talk about is the conditioning of the dog and human for this sport, the foundational skills required in canicross training, and most importantly how dogs learn.
We guide each team on the correct training path based on their fitness and skills level. We assess each dog’s temperament and sporting abilities and design training and conditioning plans that are bespoke to each team – human and dog. We start with basic skills like Start/Stop, Directions and coach each handler on how to use their dog’s unique Motivator in training – which can be anything, and advance to Overtaking, Speed Changes etc. for successful racing.
We have kit available for purchase and we guide teams on the most fitting canicross kit out there.
Our Mission
Why We Do It
Our ultimate goal is to see canicross teams having the fun of their lives training and racing.
With each team (handler and dog) we meet to introduce to the sport or help advance skills we strive to create a sound understanding of the principles of training and conditioning required for canicross so that our canicross community feels empowered to start, train and race successfully in any canicross event or distance. We give as much knowledge as possible to educate handlers on the best approach for canicross training and conditioning, from beginners to competitive teams, from Chihuahuas to Eurohounds or bitey Malinois.
Our mission at Run With K9s is to strengthen the bond between human and dog through tailored canicross training and conditioning coaching and the betterment of canine behaviour as a result.
Qualifications & Expertise
How You Know We Can Do It
We don't just say we can, we have a track record of results and we can do it because we have extensive experience in raising, training and breeding dogs, and training and racing in canicross, bikejor, cross country running, road running races, duathlon races and cycling. From Puppy Training, Scentwork, Obedience, Canicross, Bikejor and Behaviour Modification to racing competitively at all levels. Obviously we thank our dogs for helping us run and/or bike much faster than we can. Our dogs are also excellent at introducing new dogs to the sport and shaping good behaviours in canicross.
Cristina is CIDBT H.Cert Dog Trainer and Instructor, CIDBT H.Cert Canine Behaviour Specialist, Certified Canicross Coach, Canine Sports Performance Enhancement Specialist, England Athletics Licenced Coaching Assistant and Leader in Running Fitness, but above all these qualifications she enjoys spending time with handlers and dogs and training all our dogs to be the best they can be.
Race Results
CRISTINA - canicross
Canicross Midlands Box End Sept '22 - 1st place both days - with Jess
Thoresby Leaf Kick Oct '22 - 2nd place - with ZOE
Canicross Midlands Locko Park Nov '22 - 1st place both days - with Jess
Canicross Midlands Catton Hall Apr '23 - 1st place 4 days - with Jess
CaniX Shipley Sept '23 Long Course - 1st place both days - dogless
The Great Dalby Dollop Oct '23 - 1st place - with Zoe
Canicross Midlands Alcester Nov '23 - 1st place both days - with Jess
Canicross Midlands Solihull Jan '24 - 1st place both days - with Jess
Canicross Midlands Catton Hall Mar '24 - 1st place 3 days - with Nyx
Endorphin Sport Belvoir Castle Sept '24 - 3rd place - with Nyx
Tri Dog Canicross Sept '24 - 1st place both days - with Nyx
CaniX Shipley Sept '24 Long Course - 1st place both days - with Nyx
Canicross Midlands Alcester - Oct '24 - 1st place both days - with Nyx
BSSF Round 1 Scotland - Dec '24 - 4th place both days - with Nyx
DAN - bikejor & canicross with Jess
Canicross Midlands Alcester Nov '23 - 1st both days
Canicross Midlands Catton Hall Mar '24 - 1st both days
CaniX Shipley Sept '24 - 2nd place both days
Tri Dog Triathlon Sept '24 - 5th place
Endorphin Sport Belvoir Castle Aquathlon Sept '24 - 2nd place
Canicross Midlands Alcester Oct '24 - 4th day 1, 1st day 2
BSSF Round 1 Scotland Dec '24 - 4th place both days
MIHNEA - canicross with Zoe
CaniX Shipley Sept '23 - 1st both days - dogless
CaniX Shipley Sept '24 - 1st place both days