The Importance of Being Present With Your Dog

If you’re looking to make running with your dog safer and more enjoyable or you want to know what to do if you encounter a stray dog or wild animal on your run, listen to this episode. Sarah and co-host Katie welcome on Karen B. London, Ph.D., a certified applied animal behaviorist and certified professional dog trainer, and Karen shares:

-basic dog behavior hacks to help your dog be a better running buddy;

-gear advice for running with your dog;

-why she stashes a dog-toy squeaker in her sports bra (!);

-advice on what to do if a dog attacks you on your run; and,

-ways to read a dog’s face and behavior.

Before the dog expert joins around 10:35, find out why Sarah is headed to Pittsburgh.

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