This blog is for people who have adopted a dog from Ridgeback Rescue of the US (RRUS). This blog provides a forum for you to share stories (both joys and concerns) about your adopted ridgeback. This blog is ONLY to be used for this. This is not for the discussion of rescue business. Any posts found to be in violation of this will be removed.
Hi, everyone,
BLOG RULES
Here are some general rules we should keep in mind when posting to the blog. These rules are here to protect both you and the dogs.Moderators have the right to edit and delete posts. If violations of these rules are found, expect your post to be edited or deleted.
If we find any derogatory, negative or inflammatory postings on this blog the offenders posting privileges and/or membership to this blog will be suspended or revoked.
Remember - this is a private blog run by RRUS for use by our adopters. You are a member at our invitation. All invites are at the discretion of RRUS.
General posting rules:1) It is better to speak (write) in general terms on the ânet rather than specifics.
2) Only use first names in your postings.
3) Only use state names.
4) Do not post your address or telephone numbers on the blog.
5) Give a general background on the dog
6) Keep it positive. This blog is for all of our adopters to share the joys and concerns about their new dog. It will also be a forum for potential adopters to find out what it is like to adopt a rescue. Everyone is free to comment on any post. However, please be aware that all comments are moderated and will not be posted if they are negative or derogatory in nature.
7) Have FUN!!!
Now, everyone, start posting! We want to hear all about your newfound companions.
Signed,
Your Friendly Moderator
2 Comments:
Dogs are natural at jogging if they are good walking on a leash. We have two dogs that are great joggers and absolutely love it. I do confess though that our 4 year old Ridgeback gets a little lazy if you go too long.
Good Luck!!
I have been running w/ my dog a year now- actually one of the traits I was looking for in a new dog. Roadie loved to jog so he was matched w/ me.
Since you recently trained for a 5K, just remember what you did to train yourself. Start over and bring the dogs along for the ride. Roadie used to want to run really fast until he figured out we were in it for the long haul and he needed to stay w. me.
I don't know how to get them to stay w/ you. I was lucky Roadie's foster dad took him jogging so he was ready to run when I adopted him. But I have noticed if we are walking- he stops to sniff but if we step up to a jog- he does not stop.
Please keep us all updated. Roadie and I just started a new training program as well- he will run the training runs (not the long runs) as I prepare for a 1/2 marathon in January. We are working back up to jogging after a few months off.
I also found a book on Amazon that would help you get your dog trained as a running buddy. Never ordered it- ran out of time before my last race. Roadie sat on the sidelines as I trained.
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