Canicross
Based in Rivington on the border of Chorley, Bolton and Wigan, I offer beginners instruction in getting started in canicross, as well as social trail runs. I am a qualified Canicross instructor, and my passion lies in helping people discover the joy of running with their dogs.
Since adopting a highly prey-driven rescue dog I have been introduced to the benefits of canicross running in particular, as it’s the perfect way to exercise her safely, without fear of her chasing all the sheep and deer we have on the West Pennine Moors here, as well as helping her utilise all that energy! It has also proven a fantastic way for us to bond.
I offer taster sessions for beginners, as well as regular pack runs for runners and their dogs.
Canicross Taster Sessions
If canicross is completely new to you, a taster session is the perfect opportunity for you to borrow some kit and give canicross a try under the eye of a trained instructor. Canicross taster sessions are usually 1:1 (although sometimes couples attend together too) and normally last around 45 minutes to an hour.
Taster sessions take place before our pack runs on Tuesday mornings and two Sundays a month. The cost for the taster session is £20 and if you would like to join us for the pack run afterwards, you are more than welcome to do that for free, as borrow the kit for the duration of the run.
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If you would like to book a taster session outside of these times, prices and times will vary. Please complete the Contact Me form at the bottom of this page to register your interest.
Pack Runs
Social pack runs are great fun, and are always at a very easy pace. The dogs love being somewhere different, socialising with the other dogs, and their owners seem to enjoy it too!
My social pack runs are returning in the autumn of 2024 with a new format, every Tuesday morning, and on two Sundays each month from September until the end of March. They will all be based at Rivington.
If you have not tried canicross before, please book onto a taster session with me before attending a pack run. My policy is to meet all dogs before they run with us, and to ensure you are both kitted out correctly.
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Code Of Practice
As your dog is always attached to you when taking part in canicross, this makes it a wonderful training tool as they are encouraged to socialise with other dogs and people in a safe and controlled way. Your dog is very welcome – we just ask that you take appropriate steps to ensure the safety and comfort of those around you.
You are responsible for your dog at all times so this may mean keeping your dog at a safe distance from the other dogs, running at the back of the group rather than in the middle and using a muzzle if deemed necessary. I reserve the right to exclude a participant from the class if their dog is disruptive.
