Canicross accessories for dogs

Canicross is a sport that unites the strength and skill of man and dog, running short or long distances attached to the body through a harness for the dog and a belt for the human. Canicross is run on different surfaces, it can be practiced on land, it can also be run on snow.

Canicross is a sport that unites the strength and skill of man and dog, running short or long distances attached to the body through a harness for the dog and a belt for the human. Canicross is run on different surfaces, it can be practiced on land, it can also be run on snow.

Canicross is a consolidated discipline in Europe, especially in the countries of northern Europe. There is a Federation of its own with important championships dedicated exclusively to this modality and with a very high competitive level.

Canicross was introduced in Spain about 10 years ago, currently having a lot of fans and already being a sport that has its federation, the Winter Sports Federation.

The most suitable dogs for canicross , in principle for a short distance of about 5 km would be all, but for more distances it would be dogs of any breed with a weight of 20 to 35kg . As in humans, dogs must also pass a veterinary check to pass the state of health and if it is optimal to practice this sport.

The necessary accessories for a canicross are:

Shooting harness for dogs, shooting harnesses for dogs must be adjustable, comfortable and light.

Belt for the runner: these belts must be corrugated and ergonomic so as not to cause damage to the runner.

Shooting line: this is the line that connects the dog with the runner, it must be elastic to avoid pulling between the dog and the man, avoiding lexicons.

Depending on the asphalt we must protect the dog's pads to avoid cuts and chafing, the best is to give a silicone so that the skin remains hydrated and elastic.