Canicross Conversations
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -The leading podcast for all things canicross and cani-sports. Canicross instructors Louise and Michelle chat to various guests and experts, who love to run or compete with their dogs, about how to keep both dog and human happy and healthy.
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Nutrition for runners, made simple (Episode 18)
February 11, 2022 08:21 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MBIn this episode, we chat to sports dietician Alexandra Cooke about how we should fuel our bodies to perform at our best. Alex really simplifies nutrition and hydration for us, and busts some myths too! You can follow Alex on her Instagram @thesportsdietician and find out more on her website thesportsdietitian.co.uk
Episode 18: Nutrition for runners, made simple
February 11, 2022 08:21 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MBIn this episode, we chat to sports dietician Alexandra Cooke about how we should fuel our bodies to perform at our best. Alex really simplifies nutrition and hydration for us, and busts some myths too! You can follow Alex on her Instagram @thesportsdietician and find out more on her website thesportsdietitian.co.uk
Harness aversion - training your dog to be comfortable
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to dog trainer and behaviourist Zoe Willingham about why some dogs develop a dislike or fear of harnesses, and how we can help dogs overcome this aversion. We also chat about muzzles, and why they might be helpful. You can follow Zoe on Facebook and find out more Best Behaviour Dog Training here: https://www.bestbehaviourdogtraining.co.uk/
Harness aversion - training your dog to be comfortable (Episode 17)
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to dog trainer and behaviourist Zoe Willingham about why some dogs develop a dislike or fear of harnesses, and how we can help dogs overcome this aversion. We also chat about muzzles, and why they might be helpful. You can follow Zoe on Facebook and find out more Best Behaviour Dog Training here: https://www.bestbehaviourdogtraining.co.uk/
Episode 17: Harness aversion - training your dog to be comfortable
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to dog trainer and behaviourist Zoe Willingham about why some dogs develop a dislike or fear of harnesses, and how we can help dogs overcome this aversion. We also chat about muzzles, and why they might be helpful. You can follow Zoe on Facebook and find out more Best Behaviour Dog Training here: https://www.bestbehaviourdogtraining.co.uk/
Beginner running tips
January 28, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBSomething slightly different for today's episode: Louise interviews Michelle about how best to get started if you're brand new to running. Michelle gives her top tips for building a running routine, how to know you're running at the right pace, warm ups, cool downs, stretching and following a training plan. You can find out more about Michelle's online coaching here: www.mileswithmichelle.co.uk Photo credit: Proviz Sports
Episode 16: Beginner running tips
January 28, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBSomething slightly different for today's episode: Louise interviews Michelle about how best to get started if you're brand new to running. Michelle gives her top tips for building a running routine, how to know you're running at the right pace, warm ups, cool downs, stretching and following a training plan. You can find out more about Michelle's online coaching here: www.mileswithmichelle.co.uk Photo credit: Proviz Sports
Beginner running tips (Episode 16)
January 28, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBSomething slightly different for today's episode: Louise interviews Michelle about how best to get started if you're brand new to running. Michelle gives her top tips for building a running routine, how to know you're running at the right pace, warm ups, cool downs, stretching and following a training plan. You can find out more about Michelle's online coaching here: www.mileswithmichelle.co.uk Photo credit: Proviz Sports
Trail running technique and kit with Sarah Gillam (Episode 15)
January 21, 2022 09:27 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week, Louise chats to Sarah Gillam who is a DogFit canicross trainer living in Germany with her 3 dogs. Sarah's background is in sports technology, and she works for a trail running footwear brand so gives us lots of tips about trail running in general, as well as footwear. Sarah is also a qualified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Follow Sarah on Instagram @run.and.smile and find her website here: www.trainandsmile.org
Episode 15: Trail running technique and kit with Sarah Gillam
January 21, 2022 09:27 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week, Louise chats to Sarah Gillam who is a DogFit canicross trainer living in Germany with her 3 dogs. Sarah's background is in sports technology, and she works for a trail running footwear brand so gives us lots of tips about trail running in general, as well as footwear. Sarah is also a qualified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Follow Sarah on Instagram @run.and.smile and find her website here: www.trainandsmile.org
Trail running technique and kit with Sarah Gillam
January 21, 2022 09:27 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week, Louise chats to Sarah Gillam who is a DogFit canicross trainer living in Germany with her 3 dogs. Sarah's background is in sports technology, and she works for a trail running footwear brand so gives us lots of tips about trail running in general, as well as footwear. Sarah is also a qualified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Follow Sarah on Instagram @run.and.smile and find her website here: www.trainandsmile.org
Join us for a canicross run!
January 14, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 58 MBJoin us for a canicross run in the West Pennine Moors today, as Michelle and Louise (and Poppy and Pickle) meet for the first time in real life. We have a chat about running, fitness, kit and what the new year might bring. Louise currently has a Pilates for Runners course on sale focusing on: Posture Strength Flexibility The course goes through both standing and mat Pilates exercises focusing on the muscles as a runner you need to strengthen as a runner. The course consists of 12, 10-m...
Episode 14: Join us for a canicross run!
January 14, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 58 MBJoin us for a canicross run in the West Pennine Moors today, as Michelle and Louise (and Poppy and Pickle) meet for the first time in real life. We have a chat about running, fitness, kit and what the new year might bring. Louise currently has a Pilates for Runners course on sale focusing on: Posture Strength Flexibility The course goes through both standing and mat Pilates exercises focusing on the muscles as a runner you need to strengthen as a runner. The course consists of 12, 10-m...
On the run: Join us for a canicross run (Episode 14)
January 14, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 58 MBJoin us for a canicross run in the West Pennine Moors today, as Michelle and Louise (and Poppy and Pickle) meet for the first time in real life. We have a chat about running, fitness, kit and what the new year might bring. Louise currently has a Pilates for Runners course on sale focusing on: Posture Strength Flexibility The course goes through both standing and mat Pilates exercises focusing on the muscles as a runner you need to strengthen as a runner. The course consists of 12, 10-m...
Episode 13: Preventing injuries in your active dog, using physiotherapy, warm ups and cool downs
December 17, 2021 09:25 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MBWe chat to veterinary physiotherapist Dominique Armitage-Riley about how to tell if your dog has a muscle imbalance, how common injuries are treated, and how dog owners can help prevent injuries in their active dogs. Dominique gives us plenty of tips on warming up and cooling down your dog before and after exercise. You can find Dominique on her Facebook page or via her website, Yorkshire Animal Therapy
Preventing injuries in your active dog, using physiotherapy, warm ups and cool downs
December 17, 2021 09:25 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MBWe chat to veterinary physiotherapist Dominique Armitage-Riley about how to tell if your dog has a muscle imbalance, how common injuries are treated, and how dog owners can help prevent injuries in their active dogs. Dominique gives us plenty of tips on warming up and cooling down your dog before and after exercise. You can find Dominique on her Facebook page or via her website, Yorkshire Animal Therapy
Preventing injuries in your active dog, using physiotherapy, warm ups and cool downs (Episode 13)
December 17, 2021 09:25 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MBWe chat to veterinary physiotherapist Dominique Armitage-Riley about how to tell if your dog has a muscle imbalance, how common injuries are treated, and how dog owners can help prevent injuries in their active dogs. Dominique gives us plenty of tips on warming up and cooling down your dog before and after exercise. You can find Dominique on her Facebook page or via her website, Yorkshire Animal Therapy
When is the right time to start canicrossing?
December 10, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 92.4 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Dr Caroline Taylor, also known as the Slim Pet Vet, to chat about the best time to start canicrossing. We chat first of all about whether lockdown has affected our dogs' health and wellbeing, and how canicross can be a tool to help pets lose excess weight safely. Caroline also tells us how to check our dogs' body condition to know if they're overweight or not. We also talk about the best time to start a young dog canicrossing, and how over-exercising ...
Episode 12: When is the right time to start canicrossing?
December 10, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 92.4 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Dr Caroline Taylor, also known as the Slim Pet Vet, to chat about the best time to start canicrossing. We chat first of all about whether lockdown has affected our dogs' health and wellbeing, and how canicross can be a tool to help pets lose excess weight safely. Caroline also tells us how to check our dogs' body condition to know if they're overweight or not. We also talk about the best time to start a young dog canicrossing, and how over-exercising ...
How old should your dog be to start canicrossing? (Episode 12)
December 10, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 92.4 MBIn this episode, we're joined by Dr Caroline Taylor, also known as the Slim Pet Vet, to chat about the best time to start canicrossing. We chat first of all about whether lockdown has affected our dogs' health and wellbeing, and how canicross can be a tool to help pets lose excess weight safely. Caroline also tells us how to check our dogs' body condition to know if they're overweight or not. We also talk about the best time to start a young dog canicrossing, and how over-exercising ...
Canicross Story: Rescue dogs and canicross with Lara and Tilly (Episode 11)
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBToday we chat to Lara Trewin. Lara adopted Tilly, her German Shorthaired Pointer, from Spain 4 years ago, and never expected her to completely transform her life by leading her to canicross. Canicross has helped Lara not only to form a strong bond with her nervous rescue Tilly, but it has also led her to a new career as a canicross instructor with DogFit UK. We chat to Lara about the ups and downs of adopting a rescue dog, and how canicross has been transformative for them both. Throughout ...
Rescue dogs and canicross
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBToday we chat to Lara Trewin. Lara adopted Tilly, her German Shorthaired Pointer, from Spain 4 years ago, and never expected her to completely transform her life by leading her to canicross. Canicross has helped Lara not only to form a strong bond with her nervous rescue Tilly, but it has also led her to a new career as a canicross instructor with DogFit UK. We chat to Lara about the ups and downs of adopting a rescue dog, and how canicross has been transformative for them both. Throughout ...
Episode 11: Rescue dogs and canicross
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBToday we chat to Lara Trewin. Lara adopted Tilly, her German Shorthaired Pointer, from Spain 4 years ago, and never expected her to completely transform her life by leading her to canicross. Canicross has helped Lara not only to form a strong bond with her nervous rescue Tilly, but it has also led her to a new career as a canicross instructor with DogFit UK. We chat to Lara about the ups and downs of adopting a rescue dog, and how canicross has been transformative for them both. Throughout ...
Episode 10: High prey drive dogs and canicross
November 26, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 72.1 MBLouise and Michelle chat to Tracey McLennan who specialises in dogs with a high prey drive. Pretty much all dogs - apart from companion breeds - are bred to do something with prey animals, whether that is finding animals which have been shot, such as spaniels. or to hunt animals such as sighthounds, or to catch and kill vermin such as terriers. Understanding the motor sequence in all predatory dogs - such as pointing, orienting, eyeing, stalking, chasing, grab or kill bites, dissecting an...
High prey drive dogs and canicross
November 26, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 72.1 MBLouise and Michelle chat to Tracey McLennan who specialises in dogs with a high prey drive. Pretty much all dogs - apart from companion breeds - are bred to do something with prey animals, whether that is finding animals which have been shot, such as spaniels. or to hunt animals such as sighthounds, or to catch and kill vermin such as terriers. Understanding the motor sequence in all predatory dogs - such as pointing, orienting, eyeing, stalking, chasing, grab or kill bites, dissecting an...
High prey drive dogs and canicross (Episode 10)
November 26, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 72.1 MBLouise and Michelle chat to Tracey McLennan who specialises in dogs with a high prey drive. Pretty much all dogs - apart from companion breeds - are bred to do something with prey animals, whether that is finding animals which have been shot, such as spaniels. or to hunt animals such as sighthounds, or to catch and kill vermin such as terriers. Understanding the motor sequence in all predatory dogs - such as pointing, orienting, eyeing, stalking, chasing, grab or kill bites, dissecting an...
Reactive dogs and canicross (Episode 9)
November 19, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBWe chat again to Hannah Lyon, a vet and behaviourist who works with dogs who have problems with other dogs. We chat about the difference between a dog behaviourist and a dog trainer, how and why canicross can help reactive dogs, and what we as dog owners can put in place to help our reactive dogs. If you haven't listened to our episode with Hannah all about fireworks yet, do check it out here You can get in touch with Hannah via her Facebook page Dog Meets Dog
Reactive dogs and canicross
November 19, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBWe chat again to Hannah Lyon, a vet and behaviourist who works with dogs who have problems with other dogs. We chat about the difference between a dog behaviourist and a dog trainer, how and why canicross can help reactive dogs, and what we as dog owners can put in place to help our reactive dogs. If you haven't listened to our episode with Hannah all about fireworks yet, do check it out here You can get in touch with Hannah via her Facebook page Dog Meets Dog
Episode 9: Reactive dogs and canicross
November 19, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MBWe chat again to Hannah Lyon, a vet and behaviourist who works with dogs who have problems with other dogs. We chat about the difference between a dog behaviourist and a dog trainer, how and why canicross can help reactive dogs, and what we as dog owners can put in place to help our reactive dogs. If you haven't listened to our episode with Hannah all about fireworks yet, do check it out here You can get in touch with Hannah via her Facebook page Dog Meets Dog
Dogs in Yellow, and how canicross can help an anxious dog (Episode 8)
November 12, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBDo you know what it means when you see a dog wearing yellow? In this episode, we chat to Sarah Jones, who founded My Anxious Dog, after realising her working cocker spaniel Bella was very anxious around other dogs and people. Sarah is raising awareness of her #YellowArmy of dogs wearing yellow, and how it is helping other dog owners keep their dogs at a comfortable distance so Bella can continue to enjoy her outside space without being fearful. We also chat about how canicross is helping Be...
Episode 8: Dogs in Yellow, and how canicross can help an anxious dog
November 12, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBDo you know what it means when you see a dog wearing yellow? In this episode, we chat to Sarah Jones, who founded My Anxious Dog, after realising her working cocker spaniel Bella was very anxious around other dogs and people. Sarah is raising awareness of her #YellowArmy of dogs wearing yellow, and how it is helping other dog owners keep their dogs at a comfortable distance so Bella can continue to enjoy her outside space without being fearful. We also chat about how canicross is helping Be...
Dogs in Yellow, and how canicross can help an anxious dog
November 12, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 50.7 MBDo you know what it means when you see a dog wearing yellow? In this episode, we chat to Sarah Jones, who founded My Anxious Dog, after realising her working cocker spaniel Bella was very anxious around other dogs and people. Sarah is raising awareness of her #YellowArmy of dogs wearing yellow, and how it is helping other dog owners keep their dogs at a comfortable distance so Bella can continue to enjoy her outside space without being fearful. We also chat about how canicross is helping Be...
Episode 7: Fireworks Special - how to help your dog through the fireworks season
October 28, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this bonus episode, Louise and Michelle chat to vet and dog behaviourist Hannah Lyon about how to help dogs who are anxious or scared of fireworks through this difficult season. Hannah gives lots of advice, including: How to differentiate a normal fear reaction from a phobia (2:00) How pets with muscular-skeletal pain can develop a greater fear of fireworks (5:50) Tips for getting through the fireworks season (7:00) How our reactions can affect our dogs' reactions (8:00) How to ...
Fireworks Special - how to help your dog through the fireworks season (Episode 7)
October 28, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this bonus episode, Louise and Michelle chat to vet and dog behaviourist Hannah Lyon about how to help dogs who are anxious or scared of fireworks through this difficult season. Hannah gives lots of advice, including: How to differentiate a normal fear reaction from a phobia (2:00) How pets with muscular-skeletal pain can develop a greater fear of fireworks (5:50) Tips for getting through the fireworks season (7:00) How our reactions can affect our dogs' reactions (8:00) How to ...
Fireworks Special: How to help your dog through the fireworks season
October 28, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this bonus episode, Louise and Michelle chat to vet and dog behaviourist Hannah Lyon about how to help dogs who are anxious or scared of fireworks through this difficult season. Hannah gives lots of advice, including: How to differentiate a normal fear reaction from a phobia (2:00) How pets with muscular-skeletal pain can develop a greater fear of fireworks (5:50) Tips for getting through the fireworks season (7:00) How our reactions can affect our dogs' reactions (8:00) How to ...
How DogFit is helping beginners get started in canicross
October 22, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBLouise and Michelle chat to DogFit founders Gail Walker and Ginetta George about their experience of starting up DogFit to help introduce the joy of canicross to others. Gail and Ginetta have very different running backgrounds, which brought them to the same canicross social group, where the idea of DogFit was born. DogFit now prides itself on introducing beginners to the sport - not just another kit supplier, they are the place to go to find out what the best kit is for their dog, buy g...
How DogFit is helping beginners get started in canicross (Episode 6)
October 22, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBLouise and Michelle chat to DogFit founders Gail Walker and Ginetta George about their experience of starting up DogFit to help introduce the joy of canicross to others. Gail and Ginetta have very different running backgrounds, which brought them to the same canicross social group, where the idea of DogFit was born. DogFit now prides itself on introducing beginners to the sport - not just another kit supplier, they are the place to go to find out what the best kit is for their dog, buy g...
Episode 6: How DogFit is helping beginners get started in canicross
October 22, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MBLouise and Michelle chat to DogFit founders Gail Walker and Ginetta George about their experience of starting up DogFit to help introduce the joy of canicross to others. Gail and Ginetta have very different running backgrounds, which brought them to the same canicross social group, where the idea of DogFit was born. DogFit now prides itself on introducing beginners to the sport - not just another kit supplier, they are the place to go to find out what the best kit is for their dog, buy g...
Episode 5: No dog? No worries: Journalist Lily Canter borrowed a dog to try canicross
October 15, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to ultra-running journalist Lily Canter, who writes for Trail Running Magazine and Runners World. She is soon to feature in a special article in the January 2022 edition of trail running magazine about when she tried canicross running for the first time, with Louise's dog Pickle. This weekend, Lily has competed in her first canicross race with Pickle, and we chat to her about her experience of trying canicross for the first time with somebody else's ...
No dog? No worries: Journalist Lily Canter borrowed a dog to try canicross (Episode 5)
October 15, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to ultra-running journalist Lily Canter, who writes for Trail Running Magazine and Runners World. She is soon to feature in a special article in the January 2022 edition of trail running magazine about when she tried canicross running for the first time, with Louise's dog Pickle. This weekend, Lily has competed in her first canicross race with Pickle, and we chat to her about her experience of trying canicross for the first time with somebody else's ...
No dog? No worries: Journalist Lily Canter borrowed a dog to try canicross
October 15, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to ultra-running journalist Lily Canter, who writes for Trail Running Magazine and Runners World. She is soon to feature in a special article in the January 2022 edition of trail running magazine about when she tried canicross running for the first time, with Louise's dog Pickle. This weekend, Lily has competed in her first canicross race with Pickle, and we chat to her about her experience of trying canicross for the first time with somebody else's ...
Episode 4: Canicross racing, a guide for beginners, with international canicross medallist Georgie Lambert
October 08, 2021 07:31 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBThis week we chat to Georgie Lambert, who reveals her extraordinary story from non-canicrosser to international canicross medallist with her dogs, Benson and Bee. Georgie reveals how she got started in competition, and her top tips for beginners to the sport of canicross racing. Georgie talks about: how the start of each race works (10:21) tips on how to keep your dog calm at the start (13:34) warm ups for your dog (15:47 and 31:37)) the GB selection process for international competiti...
Canicross racing, a guide for beginners, with international canicross medallist Georgie Lambert (Episode 4)
October 08, 2021 07:31 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBThis week we chat to Georgie Lambert, who reveals her extraordinary story from non-canicrosser to international canicross medallist with her dogs, Benson and Bee. Georgie reveals how she got started in competition, and her top tips for beginners to the sport of canicross racing. Georgie talks about: how the start of each race works (10:21) tips on how to keep your dog calm at the start (13:34) warm ups for your dog (15:47 and 31:37)) the GB selection process for international competiti...
Canicross racing, a guide for beginners, with international canicross medallist Georgie Lambert
October 08, 2021 07:31 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBThis week we chat to Georgie Lambert, who reveals her extraordinary story from non-canicrosser to international canicross medallist with her dogs, Benson and Bee. Georgie reveals how she got started in competition, and her top tips for beginners to the sport of canicross racing. Georgie talks about: how the start of each race works (10:21) tips on how to keep your dog calm at the start (13:34) warm ups for your dog (15:47 and 31:37)) the GB selection process for international competiti...
Georgie Lambert: Canicross Racing
October 08, 2021 07:31 - 37 minutes - 68.6 MBThis week we chat to Georgie Lambert, who reveals her extraordinary story from non-canicrosser to international canicross medallist with her dogs, Benson and Bee. Georgie reveals how she got started in competition, and her top tips for beginners to the sport of canicross racing. Georgie talks about: how the start of each race works (10:21) tips on how to keep your dog calm at the start (13:34) warm ups for your dog (15:47 and 31:37)) the GB selection process for international competiti...
Episode 3: Runner and GP Dr Juliet McGrattan answers all the running questions you wanted to know but were afraid to ask
October 01, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week we chat to Dr Juliet McGrattan, former GP and author of two books, her second of which, Run Well, has recently been published. Juliet joins Michelle and Louise on the run with her dog Honey this week, and answers common running related questions, such as: 5:30 How do we recognise the signs of overheating in ourselves? 9:35 Why do your fingers sometimes swell up when you run? 11:13 Hayfever and running 13:37 Why does your nose run when you're running? 16:02 As we head into au...
Dr Juliet McGrattan
October 01, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week we chat to Dr Juliet McGrattan, former GP and author of two books, her second of which, Run Well, has recently been published. Juliet joins Michelle and Louise on the run with her dog Honey this week, and answers common running related questions, such as: 5:30 How do we recognise the signs of overheating in ourselves? 9:35 Why do your fingers sometimes swell up when you run? 11:13 Hayfever and running 13:37 Why does your nose run when you're running? 16:02 As we head into au...
Runner and GP Dr Juliet McGrattan answers all the running questions you wanted to know but were afraid to ask (Episode 3)
October 01, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week we chat to Dr Juliet McGrattan, former GP and author of two books, her second of which, Run Well, has recently been published. Juliet joins Michelle and Louise on the run with her dog Honey this week, and answers common running related questions, such as: 5:30 How do we recognise the signs of overheating in ourselves? 9:35 Why do your fingers sometimes swell up when you run? 11:13 Hayfever and running 13:37 Why does your nose run when you're running? 16:02 As we head into au...
Runner and GP Dr Juliet McGrattan answers all the running questions you wanted to know but were afraid to ask
October 01, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBThis week we chat to Dr Juliet McGrattan, former GP and author of two books, her second of which, Run Well, has recently been published. Juliet joins Michelle and Louise on the run with her dog Honey this week, and answers common running related questions, such as: 5:30 How do we recognise the signs of overheating in ourselves? 9:35 Why do your fingers sometimes swell up when you run? 11:13 Hayfever and running 13:37 Why does your nose run when you're running? 16:02 As we head into au...
Heatstroke in dogs: dogs don‘t just die in hot cars
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 71.2 MBIn this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to canine researchers, canicrosser Anne Carter and vet Emily Hall, about how to spot the early signs of heatstroke when exercising your dog. Not just an issue over summer, but something to be aware of all year round. Early signs of heatstroke in dogs can include: Excessive panting, that doesn’t ease when you stop the activity A longer, or spade shaped, tongue A reluctance to move, or lethargy Changes in how your dog moves, such as poor coordinat...