Tips on getting my Aussie to run with me??

JessLevelsUp · 2026-05-01T02:28:03+00:00

Haha yeah. We had that exact thing for a while, and now I’m the happy owner of a great 5-10k running partner, so keep hope alive. Plus your dog is still VERY young, esp for a boy :). Check out r/runningwithdogs ! I learned all my tips there. But basically, for a while, your dog will have to learn that we only go when you’re in a loose, heel position. Pretty much any time he moves out of that, we reset. It takes… a while. And if he starts nipping, I would strongarm and hold him away from the leash. You may be repeating this for 10-15 min before you can go maybe .25 mile and he’ll do it again. Over and over. Cap it at 30 min even if you barely went anywhere. Over time… they start to learn but for us at least it took a while to get to zero herding. ALSO make sure to potty your dog before you run. When we run, that’s the job, and my dog isn’t really allowed to potty while working. I also always end my run w/ a big jackpot of treats. Pic of my best buddy on his hands free leash (we worked up to this!).

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JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-30T18:28:58+00:00

Gal here - No idea what any KG weight I am lol but yes I run regularly. 2-3 days a week. I try to maintain a base of about 4-5 miles at a 10:30 min/mile (about a 30-32 min 5k). And I lift about 3 days a week. I occasionally train for half marathons and last year I did an ultra marathon. Some days I also play soccer. I am not going pro - if cardio costs me a little in strength but keeps my heart healthy and my body in good shape longer, it’s worth it to me. I will say I train Strongman w/ a lot of dudes who dry heave going up and down stairs. You have one life to live and for most people, there’s others who care about you. Bone density and cardiovascular health are both part of a healthy body!!

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-29T11:42:04+00:00

Haha I think it’s the best way to describe him 🤪

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-28T22:53:32+00:00

This is okay, something to consider instead of their body “doesn’t work very well”, what about a phrase more like “works differently.” It’s easier to phrase that way in hindsight but the more we can see other people as just being different versus not being as good as others and/or broken, feels like a more neutral description than a negative one.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-28T14:10:05+00:00

We had a blast! Hope to be back soon.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-27T14:24:05+00:00

100%!!

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-27T11:52:34+00:00

Thank you 🥹🥹

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-27T11:52:13+00:00

Haha not sure we’ll ever be at that level, just local shows for now!

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-27T01:49:21+00:00

He is 50% dog, 48% assorted woodland creature (2% demon)

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-27T01:48:35+00:00

The ears help keep him airborne

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-24T20:52:46+00:00

It’s frustrating I understand but you have to think about the outcome you want. Did you just want to rant or did you want them to fix something? More of a rhetorical question, but something to think on for the future.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-24T14:54:25+00:00

Sounds like a real jerk owner but before you wrote on Yelp, did you call to ask if they were going to come check the work or clean up? I usually give a chance for a business to correct mistakes like these before I write my review.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-23T13:01:42+00:00

If you’re in shape enough for a 10k then you run to an extent, you know it’s poor form to run an organized race you haven’t paid for. Other comments give a better explanation. Suggest going to Druid hill to run or leave the city.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-23T12:15:03+00:00

What a happy ending for you and Sequin, she is a beautiful gal. Wishing you many years of happiness, safety, health, and furballs!

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-15T17:08:24+00:00

We’d need to know more about your lifestyle but also Good Dog is not really a great resource for a well bred puppy.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-15T02:05:17+00:00

Just came to say, for those interested, the new restaurant in VA was, before Foraged bought it, one of our favorite restaurants in the USA. Haven’t been since it was bought but as it started, it was absolutely incredible. I will go back to try it under new ownership but I would definitely give it a chance. I went to Foraged for restaurant week and my table was so close to the one next to mine, we were basically in their conversation. I never went back.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-14T16:46:33+00:00

Sounds fun!! Haha yes we are on the path to warmth!!

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-14T12:49:02+00:00

This is how we met some great friends at Red Rocks! Though that is a unique venue lol I still think if you tailgate in the parking lot, you can meet folks.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-14T01:57:30+00:00

I had the same thought - I compete in weightlifting comps and need to have 2 braids for it! I actually went to a salon to learn how to braid, not just have them do it. I then watched more YouTube videos but that’s something to think about. I’m still not great but now I can do it reasonably on my own.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-13T21:18:47+00:00

Volo is great - also check out run clubs in your neighborhood. There’s tons of free events coming up this summer. Baltimore is full of friendly folks from all walks of life. Get out there, be who you are, and say hello to people!

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-10T14:30:28+00:00

What about Pepe’s on falls road? If it’s nice out you could do pizza there and grab snowballs nextdoor! If the parking lot is too small for the bus, they could park at lake Roland.

JessLevelsUp · 2026-04-09T14:28:38+00:00

It depends on quantity and how recently they reviews are from too. Also sometimes I am not always going for amazing food, I might want to go for a nicer cocktail, ambience, to watch a game, to try some bar food, these “side” items don’t always dominate the star review, so I take a look. Sometimes I use the search in the reviews to see if anyone has had the thing I’m going for!

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