My new running mate - eventually

[OldPossum]

Meet Peanut the two year old Sprocker spaniel who is to train as my canine running companion. He is the same yeti who a few weeks ago was here sprawled on my lap but is now bathed trimmed of all the matted knotty bits. I have to get him walking nicely first - at the moment he would trip me for sure. 😀

[Coddfish Graduate]

He looks lovely!

[misswobble Graduate]

Ah lovely doggy! There is a little dog like yours being trained at my Parkrun to sit nicely with the marshall as lots of distracting things pass by.

They are such bundles of energy I'm sure he'll make the perfect running pal. He will be an angel post run. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz A tired dog is a good dog.

[OldPossum in reply to misswobble]

That sounds like a good training idea. At the moment he barks at other dogs and cats when is on the lead. Maybe I need to sit on a park bench with him one afternoon 😀

[runswithdogs Graduate]

It's a bit of practice but it's very rewarding running with a dog. Even your worst runs feel great wth a friend.

[OldPossum in reply to runswithdogs]

I've just discovered a workshop at a local dog training centre on learning to run with your dog. It's in a secure environment - sounds like a brilliant plan once he's over the basic training and settling in. 😀

[tortoisegirl Graduate]

I run with my teenage daughter. Haven't got her trained yet!

[OldPossum in reply to tortoisegirl]

Think my training task might prove easier than yours 😂😂

[lightweightkate Graduate]

He look gorgeous and I so love running with my boy

[McFitty Graduate]

Aww bless... still on his best behaviour! He's a cutie

[OldPossum in reply to McFitty]

He is being very good - I have a feeling he's lulling us into a false sense of security. Especially after the tales from his previous home 😎

[poppypug Graduate]

Aw Peanut , he looks so lovely- Bless

Hope you have lots of happy runs together once his training is sorted .

Gorgeous pooch ! xxx

[OldPossum in reply to poppypug]

I can't wait to get him running 😀

[boptillyoudrop49 Graduate]

Aw, those eyes!

[HappyRunner Graduate]

What a beautiful dog! I always look enviously at other park runners who are running with their dogs. Looks so much more fun with a companion 😁🐕👍

[OldPossum in reply to HappyRunner]

I can't wait to get started. We have a long way to go yet though. He doesn't even walk nicely on a lead - running would be lethal. 🙃

[HappyRunner Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

He looks so obedient in the picture like butter wouldn't melt!

[OldPossum in reply to HappyRunner]

😂😂😂

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

We use a halter - Gentle leader, excellent couldn't' manage without it. How's the training going?

[OldPossum in reply to skysue16]

He's usually pretty good at class and getting better at home. We now have a halter head collar lead which is much better but the little bug**r has already learnt how to take it off 🙄

I'm taking him to be assessed to see if we can start agility training tomorrow.

[skysue16 Graduate in reply to OldPossum]

Halters are great, maybe it needs tightening! Best of luck with agility assessment, he will love that.

[OldWheezer]

My dog doesn't like the lead but loves going out for a run and doesn't run too far in front. She seems to love running rather than walking and especially without the lead. I hope you get through the training to enjoy running with peanut.

I don't know if it's a good idea letting her sit on a grass coloured rug though!

[OldPossum in reply to OldWheezer]

We've already had that accident - we weren't quick enough to stop him 😁 No problems today - hopefully.

[OldWheezer in reply to OldPossum]

Oops I just realised I changed his sex in one sentence. I just happen to currently have a girl and now every animal I see is a "her".

[OldPossum in reply to OldWheezer]

I now have 2 boys and a girl. I rarely get them right anyway. And I always get other people's dogs wrong 😀😀

[RunningGeek Graduate]

He looks lovely. Enjoy 😀

[aliboo70]

aaaaaah so cute! love the name too! have fun together!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

So cute! Happy running both of you!

[pollyp1 Graduate]

What a cutie.

[Giddykipper Graduate]

What a lovely boy. Sure he'll get the hang of it quickly.

[skysue16 Graduate]

Gorgeous! Our Springer recently had a clip/groom and looks very smart, dries off quicker too. I have bought a waterproof treat bag in pets at home so I can reach the treats easily as I run. Have fun!

[achievingit Graduate]

Oh my goodness, he's gorgeous!!! I have two cockers, tried the C25K with both of them on the lead last year, lasted till the second 60 seconds then went down, burst lip, hands and knee! Should have known better really!

[OldPossum in reply to achievingit]

Sorry that shouldn't make me laugh really 😂😂