I am like a personal trainer for your dog. I am an avid trail runner and love running with dogs since I don’t have any human friends that can keep up with me. I am looking for someone who wants me to work with their dog consistently (1-3x / week). With new dogs I typically run backwards or wear a weight vest. As the dog acclimates to the routine of trail running their endurance improves and I remove my weights and run faster. Most dogs are fast for short sprints but slow down after running for a couple miles (or less) if they aren’t used to it. If your dog is able to run further than me (unlikely) I will play fetch or run sprints with them after the trail run to ensure they sleep like a rock once I return them to you. The ideal dog is energetic and intelligent. I run with dogs off leash. I have run with little dogs and big dogs but they have all been athletic dogs. I prefer running in the mornings between 5:30-9:00am or in the evening between 5:30- 9:30pm. If these times don't work for you, we can discuss more flexible scheduling. I will pick your dog up at your house, dive them to the trail, run them for about an hour or hike for 2-3 hours (I run more often than hike), then return your tired beast to your home.