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Stories, thoughts, opinions, and more about the wonderful world of dog running.



Let the adventuring begin.

Let the adventuring begin.

Today is an exciting day. That’s because I just finished our first official client hiking trip. Lilly the Golden Retriever, Noki (my dog), and I spent a fun-filled hour at Amherst State Park exploring the trails, trekking through the open fields, and swimming in the creek. Here are some pics (including one selfie) of our adventure. Interested in signing your pooch up for a hiking trip? Head over to our Services and Rates page.


Noki and Lilly hiking
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Happiness.

Happiness.

In the last class of one of my final college courses, the professor asked a group of advertising majors an interesting question – “If you won the lottery today and money was no longer a concern, what would you do for ‘work’?” To put it another way, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Easier said than done though, right?

As you may already know, I created Dash Dog Running over four years ago as a side business/project/hobby. For 40+ hours a week, I’ve paid my bills as an advertising copywriter. I’ve worked at two of Buffalo’s largest ad agencies. I’ve had interesting projects, great co-workers, and career stability. As far as jobs go, writing radio commercials and websites every day isn’t a bad gig, but it’s not exactly the answer to the question my college professor posed. So a few weeks ago, I left my agency as a full-time employee and embarked on a journey to find out if I can make a successful career out of combining two of my biggest passions: running and dogs.

One of my favorite things about Dash Dog Running is that it makes everyone happy. My human clients see the benefits that running offers, whether it’s weight loss, increased stamina, or improved behavior for their beloved pets. My canine clients have been known to remember what day we typically run, wait at the door when they hear my name, and greet me with elaborate, exuberant welcoming rituals. Even random people on the street tend to have smiles on their faces when they see us run by.

Ok, there was one cranky lady that yelled, “That dog shouldn’t be running!” out of her car while I was jogging with one of my two dogs, Maddie, a Pekingese/dachshund mix (I guarantee you that despite her tiny stature, Maddie could teach this women a thing or two about exercise, but I digress). Other than that, who could complain about a pooch having fun and getting some much-needed exercise? Especially when over half of dogs in the U.S. are classified as overweight and obese. Making even a dent in that statistic would make me a very happy person and proud business owner.

Having more time to devote to Dash means more taking on dogs, recruiting more runners, and adding more services. Maybe it’s overly idealistic and perhaps Buffalo isn’t ready for a full-time dog running business, but there’s only one way to find out.

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Not your average Bear.

Not your average Bear.

This handsome guy is Bear. For the most part, Bear is your typical boxer-mix – energetic, playful, and loyal.

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Be careful saying the “r-word.”

Be careful saying the “r-word.”

One of the many perks of being a dog runner is the awesome greetings we receive when arriving at appointments.

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Drink up, pups.

Drink up, pups.

With the temperature pushing the high 80s this weekend, it seemed like an appropriate time talk about a water bottle for dogs – the Water Rover.

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Vet referral program

Vet referral program

Big dogs. Little dogs. Overactive dogs. Overweight dogs. As a veterinarian, you’ve seen them all.

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Dash Dog Running in the news

Dash Dog Running in the news

We’re famous! Ok, not really. But we have been lucky enough to be featured in a number of media stories.

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Our favorite Buffalo pet resources

Our favorite Buffalo pet resources

Buffalo is an awesome pet community. We have so many great local services and organizations to keep our precious pooches safe, healthy, and pampered. Check them out.

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