Run That Mutt - Dog Friendly Races

07/14/2022

Our tips for running a 5K race with your dog! Think about how you will prepare your pup for the busy race environment + weather conditions. ☀️

How did your dog's first race go? My weimaraner had a great time! He is a very social dog who loves running with a group! The more the merrier! 🐾

Get tips on How to Run a 5k with Your Dog from Run That Mutt including How To Prepare your dog for a 5k or 10k, Dog Running Training Plans, What To Bring and more!

07/04/2022

“If I was gone, he ate the carpet, walls, knocked over everything in sight, urinated and defecated”

Here are some helpful remedies:
A Thundershirt
Dog appeasing pheromones
A natural calming product called Storm Stress
Natural product called Rescue Remedy
The music “Through A Dog’s Ear,” designed to help dogs relax
Ear muffs specifically for dogs – “Mutt Muffs”
A white noise machine

Click to get more tips!
https://www.thatmutt.com/2015/06/30/my-dog-has-extreme-fireworks-and-thunder-anxiety/

06/23/2022

I asked four dog owners how they manage their dogs’ extreme fears because sometimes you just can’t make their fears go away.

I hope this post is helpful to others who have extremely fearful dogs. Please share this post if it will help a dog you know.

https://www.thatmutt.com/2015/06/30/my-dog-has-extreme-fireworks-and-thunder-anxiety/

06/22/2022

Me and my best running buddy! Happy SUMMER! 🐾 ☀️

06/21/2022

The Dog Days Half Marathon is coming up in Westminster, CO! 🐾

This race is scheduled for July 23. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the 5K, 10K and half marathon courses!

Human runners will receive a tech shirt, a finisher medal and free race pics. The races are electronically timed with timing chips.

Run That Mutt supports dog friendly races! Let us know if you are running in or organizing a dog friendly race and we will add it to our website!

This race is scheduled for July 23, 2022. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on the 5K, 10K and half marathon courses. Keep the leash short at all times.

06/07/2022

Join the Tiny N Tall Rescue’s 5K Bark in the Park at Schaumburg Wintrust Stadium, home of the Boomers Baseball Team.

You don’t have to be a runner to sign up, feel free to walk. Runners are also welcome (and encouraged) to bring with their canine sidekick to join the run (or walk) with them Following the run, everyone and their pups, are invited into the ballpark for a Schaumburg Boomers Baseball game.

Concessions will be open, many different vendors attending, lots of free giveaways and raffles, and a Baseball Game A fun filled day all for a good cause to help us continue our mission rescuing, providing, caring for and loving all of our Tiny N Tall rescue dogs.

The 5K Bark in the Park Registration includes:

Race Bib, Water Bottle, Lanyard with Medal, 5K Picture Frame, Drawstring Bag, 5k T-Shirt and one ticket for & your dog to the Schaumburg Boomers Baseball game after the 5K run.

All Registered runners can pick up their race packets at registration between 9-10:30 am on June 26th.

https://www.runthatmutt.com/event/5k-bark-in-the-park/

06/02/2022

The K9 9K race is in our own backyard this weekend in Bozeman, MT! 🐾

Get excited for this years' K9 9K event. It's baaack! We will have a DOG festival from 10am-1pm with demonstrations, games and booths! Come to the event and hang out! We even heard there might be fro-yo for your dogs there!! Look for these posters around town and get excited, get your friends excited, and GET SIGNED UP!

06/01/2022

Happy 1st birthday to our boy, Rip! 🐾 He turned 1 on Monday! Can't wait to go running with him this summer. He has turned into quite the athlete! 🔥

05/24/2022

Shoutout to all the good boys! And girls! Love, Rip! 🐾

05/23/2022

The Get Lost 5K Run / Walk is all about getting out being active and having fun! We can still come together as a community / family and enjoy fun, fitness, charity, and shenanigans! Come support our team and meet some members and their K9 Partners for our annual 5k!

Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) run or walk on June 5th, 2022. But don't stop there! There will be lots of fun for everyone.

5k walk / run
K9 Obstacle Course
Kids dash
Registration Entry Fees:
$20.00 Walk or Run
* Race t-shirts available for an additional $7.00

* Registration includes a finisher medal

Group Pricing Discounts! Register 4 or more to a team for $15.00 each (t-shirt not included)

Location: Harborcreek Community Park Clark Road Erie PA 16510

Awards:

5K Run awards will be given to the top male and female over all finisher
5K Run awards will be given to the top male and female finisher in each age group:
14 and under, 15-19, 10 year age groups to 70 and over

5K Walker awards will be given to the top male and female over all finisher
5K Walkers awards will be given to the top male and female finisher in each age group:
14 and under, 15-19, 10 year age groups to 70 and over

5K CANINE Awards will be given to top dog!

Kids dash will start after the 5k race/walk

https://www.runthatmutt.com/event/get-lost-5k/

05/12/2022

Starting them out young! He's ready for his 5K 😍😍😍

Credit: Franki The Bully