Boxer Dog, You're Slowing Me Down!

Posted on January 3, 2015

I have a 5K in two weeks. So my goal today was to see if I could make it a full 3.1 without stopping. I made the distance but stopped due to my dog freaking out on the leash. I still don't know what that was all about. But I think I may be a little overly anxious about her health because I lost my last boxer to heart issues. So... half a mile left in my run and I stopped... for the dog! So, tomorrow= no dog. I need to see if I can do this. And weekends are really the only time I'm able to get out of the house to run. Sure I have a treadmill but I just can't seem to force myself to go very far on that thing. Bordum sets in. I won't stop bringing the pup altogether tho. I feel our outtings have made an even closer bond. She follows me from room to room now, not wanting me out of her sight for long. I think she doesn't want to miss out if I leave :) I wonder if there are any other ppl here who have boxers as jogging partners? PS she's fine.

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MamaOf4

01/28/2015 8:57AM

And good to know,I was curious how far I could take my dogs.

MamaOf4

01/28/2015 8:55AM

Ashley I think I need to look into a hands free leash. I've never heard of that.

Ashley1313

01/13/2015 12:56PM

I run with my boxer, Hoodoo, and have been since he was just a pup. Last year I invested in one of those hands free running leashes and it was one of the best choices I've ever made! Before I bought the leash, my shoulders would feel really tight by the end of our run but now, with my arms free to move naturally, I don't have anymore post run shoulder tightness. The longest runs we've taken him on are about 7 miles. Hoodoo loves to run and the only time I ever worry about him is in the summer because he has such a hard time regulating his body temperature. Lucky for him, we usually run beside a river and I let him go for a post run dip even if it means driving home with a wet dog.

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MamaOf4

01/03/2015 3:05PM

I wish I knew how to share pictures in these comments, I'd love to see your workout buddies!!

MamaOf4

01/03/2015 3:04PM

I love that there are others in this community that share my love for boxers. The breed really does have my heart, and I'm sure yours as well.

Betty N.

01/03/2015 2:46PM

I have a boxer hound mix. She is 5 months old. This give me insight that perhaps one day she will calm down! She acts like she has ADD. Anyone is welcome to borrow her to run because she wears me flat out :)

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Tiffani N.

01/03/2015 1:51PM

I love this! I have a boxer and also do 5ks. He cannot keep up at all!! After this first mile he literally will try and lay down while I'm trying to jog. I love boxers. Mine also is my shadow and doesn't really like when I leave him.

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