#100- The Active Dog Lifestyle: How to Run, Hike, and Protect Your Dog's Joints with Amanda Daniels
Ever wondered how to transition from simply running with your dog to the exciting world of cross-country running with dogs? In this episode, we chat with Amanda Daniels—a Galen-trained canine myotherapist and founder of Tailrunners Southeast Essex Canicross.
Amanda breaks down why proper canicross gear is an absolute game-changer for safety, and opens up about the worrying trends seen at weekend events like Parkrun—including dogs running in restrictive slip leads, Halti collars, or in dangerous heat wave conditions.
We also dive deep into the therapeutic world of canine massage therapy. Discover the vital roles a sport-specific canicross harness and belt setup play in protecting your dog's spine, how to assess weather risks like humidity and ground radiation, and why forcing a dog into an unnatural movement pattern causes hidden, long-term musculoskeletal issues.
Learn how regular canine massage can relieve tension, improve mobility, and keep your canine athlete safe, happy, and healthy on the trails!
And if you hear giggling it is because Lily Springer decided to sit on my lap halfway through!
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