Running with my dog.

[LOON3]

This past week me and my dog have been jogging a mile every morning, and I was wondering if I put a weighted chain around his neck while jogging would it harm his neck? I use to own a harnest but i have no clue where that thing is, and Ive never thought about using a chain but I just wanted to know from some experts...and he is 10 months old incase that makes a difference.

[GaDog]

I prefer weighted vest with the load as close to the shoulders as possible. Many pet stores carry inexpencive pack vest. I also like to use the same kind of weight bags as I use for diving but rocks would do, small rocks not boulders. And like the post above dont hit them with to much startin to early on, give them a chance to grow and joints/bones to mature

[misterdogman]

Would you run with a weighted collar on the weakest part of your spine? Well your dog should never do it either!!!

[LOON3]

Would you run with a weighted collar on the weakest part of your spine? Well your dog should never do it either!!!

Im not saying i dont believe you i just wanted to know why people do it?...Ive seen dogs on treadmills with these on...just a question

[miakoda]

Because the chance of risk to the cervical spine is very high! It can cause anything from ligament/tendon damage to herniated discs to ruptured discs (which for most dogs ends with a date with Mr. Euthasol). Running your dog is to gain endurance & promote a lean body structure, not pack on muscle bound weight. To be honest, I'm not a fan of the weighted collars or harnesses, but I think the collars should be destroyed. As for the harness, just some steady walks is fine...no running.