- Canicross gives Inka the opportunity to be a dog, says Helene Svinos.

William Oliveira från Brasilien är en canicross atlet och fysisk pedagog. Han arbetar med atleter runt om i världen för att förbättra deras prestanda när de springer med hundar. Han har skapat ett träningsprogram specifikt för canicross både för dig och idrottare i Non-stop dogwear International CaniX team. Detta är det andra steget i programmet.

The strong bond between dogs and people can mean a huge difference for people with mental disorders. Meet Jack, a visiting dog that spreads happiness and joy to children and elderly.

Det finns många förväntningar och spänning i samband med att ta med en ny valp hem. Valpen kommer att flytta från sin mor och sina syskon och det är viktigt att huset är förberett för en mjuk och trevlig övergång till ett nytt hem, både för valpen, och för att den nyblivna hundägaren ska lyckas. 

Good preparation and correct equipment is vital to ensure safety while biking with your dog. Together with Viktor and Linn Beate Sinding-Larsen, World champions in bikejoring we made a to-do list. 

Did you sign up to your first beginner`s course in agility or planning to do so? Together with the Norwegian World Agility Open team we made a list of a few skills it can be clever to train beforehand.

Non-stop dogwear är det första djurmärket i världen som tillämpar bluesign®-systemet. Utomhus- och sportmärken som Patagonia, Arc’teryx Equipment Inc och Nike listas också bland de 74 företag världen över som följer samma inställning till ansvarsfull och hållbar tillverkning av textilkonsumentprodukter.

Do you want your dog to pull you when you are running, cycling or skiing? Some dogs are naturals at it, while others might need some help and training to understand this task. 

31-åriga Vaclav Vancura, en brandman och hundförare, är känd för de starka band han utvecklat med sina hundar både inom mushing och inom sök-räddningsuppdrag. För närvarande bor han i bergen i norra Tjeckien, han arbetar regelbundet med sin hund Bella, en 9,5 år gammal ungersk pointer och Weimaraner-korsning, för att hjälpa olika offer som behöver hjälp.

Vill du börja springa med din hund till fjälls, men behöver lite tips för att komma igång? Elisa Deutschmann och hennes husky Finn har rest till många olika länder för att springa i bergen, dvs canitrail.

En stark kropp är nödvändig när du kör canicross på alla nivåer för att undvika smärta eller skador. Våra hundar drar alltid i vår hållning från den position vi normalt skulle köra i. 

Nu i sommar ska Stine Cecilie Mikalsen och hennes Alaskan Malamute Nanook korsa Norge, Från Nordkap till Lindesnes. Expeditionen kommer att bli längre än 2.800km. Ta reda på hur de förbereder och organiserar en så lång vandring!

Du behöver inte träna i höga farter, långa distanser eller ta onödiga risker för att bli världsmästare i Bikejoring.

Ben Robinson och hans Zuma sprang 1km på den otroliga tiden 2:04.

Kathrine Harsem är en längdskidåkare på internationell nivå. Många av hennes träningar gör hon tillsammans med hennes springerspaniel Keira.

Varje vecka besöker Max Nicastro lokala hundstall för att åka skridskor med hundar. - De får en paus från sin påfrestande vistelse, lämnar sina bekymmer bakom och springer som de föddes till att få göra. Det är så vackert att se!

En liten hund kräver fysisk träning och lydnadsträning som alla andra hundar. När du tänker på det, så får du en hund som kan frigöra sin fulla potential!

Stand up paddle boards (SUP)  har blivit populärt, och det är ännu roligare om du tar med dej din hund!

Sitt, ligg, sök, stanna, markera, apportera, försiktigt ... Säg ordet "jaga" och du kommer troligen ha en bild av fria vilda djur i åtanke.

-Efter karantän, är min hund van att ha mig hemma. Hur kan jag förbereda honom att jag ska tillbaka till jobbet, och han måste helt plötsligt vara själv igen?

Elit canicross atleten Julita Łubianka från Polen och Alberto Alda från Spanien spenderar mer tid att cykla med sina hundar än att springa med dem.

En av de viktigaste sakerna som hundtränare Steve Walsh på McCann Dogs vill att hans hundar ska veta, är att deras jobb är att inte dra i kopplet.

Aktivitet är viktigt för att förbereda din valps kropp för vad den kommer att göra senare i livet, särskilt om det är en sporthund.

Att ta med din hund när du cyklar kan vara jättekul! Bikejoring med hundar är en populär sport, och vem som helst kan göra det. Med rätt utrustning kommer det att förbättra upplevelsen för både dig och din hund. Det kommer också att hjälpa till att förhindra skador.

Att göra en lång vandring med hundar är en dröm för många. Att leva i skogen och bergen under en längre tid kräver dock en hel del förberedelser, särskilt om du tar med dig din fyrbenta vän. Därför frågade vi Stine Mette Fjerdingstad och Halvdan Jarl Laugerud om de kunde dela med sig av sina bästa tips.

2017 slog Ben Robinson och hans hund Blake det långvariga världsrekordet för att ha sprungit 5 kilometer med 13 sekunder, med en tid på 12 minuter och 24 sekunder.

You have probably heard it all before; it is wise to do a good warm-up before exercising. That doesn't only apply to you - your dog is also an athlete!

How to prepare my dog to walk with a backpack? What to bring, and how to plan the hike? Get the expert tips in this article!

When competing, and especially when you have an animal as a teammate, it is essential to have balance in your life. Otherwise, you won't be able to perform at your best, Ole Einar Bjørndalen says in the newest episode of our podcast, "Unleashed."

In addition to build a stronger relationship and cooperation between dog and handler, trick training will also teach your dog how to learn new things and help build motivation to work. 

Elisa Deutschmann and her husky Finn love to hit the mountains together. Throughout the past six years, they have done ski mountaineering in several countries, under all kinds of conditions.

Giving your dog a «job» while walking can be beneficial in several ways. Variety and challenges stimulate your dog mentally, which keeps it happy and calm at home.

After competing for over nine days, Thomas Wærner and his team were the first ones to cross the finish line in Nome at the legendary Iditarod race 2020.

Trainings, races and other events are being cancelled all around the world in order to stop COVID-19. Many are placed in quarantine, Helene Nilsen is also one of them. Together with her dog Kygo they are trying to make the best out of the situation.

A dog can be more tired after using its head for 10 minutes than after an hour-long walk. One of the most effective ways is to let the dog use its sense of smell. You can very easily make exciting games, that are keeping your dog both busy and satisfied!

Sun Zenner grew up with her kelpie Limit. They are both seven years old, and compete in agility at the highest level.

Working through an obstacle course together can be a great teambuilding experience for both you and your dog! Preparation is key to a successful race, according to multiple Hard Dog Race-winner Bogdan Karpovič.

Tonje Wahl Evensen (35) is the CEO of Non-stop dogwear, which is now a big international company. In the office, next to founders Tonje and Kristoffer's house, 18 employees from seven different nations go to work every day. 

- The dog mushers will inspire and be a great example for dog owners around the world in regards to training, nutrition, general welfare and guidelines for their own dogs.

Styrka och kondition har alltid varit en viktig del av träningsprogrammet för /LINK/Silvia Trkmans/ agilityhundar. Hennes hundar är kända för hög hastighet, snäva svängar, löpande kontakter och långa och skadefria karriärer.

When skiing with your dog, skijoring, it is essential to choose equipment that fits the activity. The right gear will enhance the experience for both you and your dog. Also, it will help to prevent injuries. 

You bridge the gap between the familiar and the unfamiliar for your puppy. It is essential to keep this in mind to get a confident dog, according to musher Dallas Seavey.

Lena Boysen Hillestad teach you how to put socks on your dog, how tight the straps should be fastened and when to use dog booties.

En bra sele är en av de viktigaste i hundens utrustning, som en aktiv hund kan ha. En väl anpassad utrustning hjälper till att förebygga skador och ger din hund en bättre och mer bekväm upplevelse när ni är aktiva tillsammans.

A good and well-fitted harness is comfortable for your dog and will help prevent injuries. A harness should not limit your dog, but help it release its full potential!

- In the beginning, we’re training Superman. We are training this dog to be able to do anything. The secret is to show them that they can do anything and never show them anything they can’t do.  Play their strengths, avoid their weaknesses, says Dallas Seavey.

The Freemotion Harness was the beginning of Non-stop dogwear. - That is why we celebrate our 10th anniversary by making a limited edition version of Non-stop dogwear's all-time bestselling pulling-harness.

A sleeping bag gives your dog a warm and safe resting place, regardless of where you are. The goal is to have the dog relax well and lay calmly when it is in the sleeping bag. This you should train before going out for a trip, hunting or using the bag as a dog bed in the office.

Which bungee you should choose does not only depend on the activity but also the dog's size and how much it is pulling. Having the right line is essential for the comfort of both you and your dog.

Choosing the right rug is essential for your dog to be comfortable in any weather or temperature.

- I was always fascinated by the interaction between humans, dogs, and nature while growing up, says Emilie Dahlman.

Paw cuts are one of the most common injuries veterinarian Trude Mostue get questions about.

Eli Beate Sæther and her dog Zelda were one of the favorite teams to win the Agility World Championships in Finland but due to an unknown disease in Norway, the national team could not go.

How do you teach one dog, or even a pack of dogs, to run free without hunting deer, running to other dogs or people? According to Tom Andres, consistency is key.

A harness, bungee, running belt, and a pair of shoes is all you need to go cross country running with your dog at a competition or simply for pleasure.

- It’s not the length of the legs that matter – it’s the size of the heart! Of course, small dogs can do canicross, says Lindsay Johnson.

Warm summer days can be challenging when it comes to training dogs. Overheating could potentially lead to fatal conditions, such as heat stroke or cardiac arrest.

- For canicross, we want our dogs to pull as good and as fast as they can. Therefore, keeping it short and fun is important!

Canicross can be beneficial for more than your dog’s physical health. It can also be a good form of mental stimulation.

Good equipment that is functional and fits your dog perfectly is fundamental to canicross.

- I make sure that everything I need is prepared before competition day. If I am relaxed, my dog will be as well.

When looking for a hip belt, a belt that fits the activities you are doing with your dog and has a good fit is essential, especially if you have a dog that is pulling hard on the lead.

The side straps on Freemotion Harness and Combined Harness can easily be changed.

One of the best dog mushers in the world. A talented athlete, Dallas wrestled in high school, and was both a state and national champion. Permanently sidelined by injuries Dallas turned his attention to his other passion, sled dog racing. At age 25 he became the youngest musher ever to win the Iditarod.

What to be aware of when running in the mountains and on trails with your dog? Elisa Deutschmann shares her best tips.

You don't have to train at high speed, long distances, or take significant risks to become a World Champion in bikejoring!

How far can I walk my puppy? Can my puppy walk in the stairs or jump? When can my dog start to pull or carry weight? Line Østerhagen answers these questions in today's episode, which is also the season finale!

Steve Walsh at McCann Dogs is an experienced dog trainer. This week he answers questions from our listeners!

Want to run five kilometers in less than 13 minutes? Multiple world champion in canicross, Ben Robinson, is sharing how he and his dog Blake are training to run at these speeds.

- My competitors worked 90 % with the sport and 10 % with their private life. I did the opposite, says Ole Einar Bjørndalen. Through 25 years at the top of his sport, the “King of Biathlon” has impressed the world with his abilities to handle challenges and pressure.

Elisa Deutschmann and her husky Finn love ski mountaineering. In this episode, she shares her best tips on what gear you need, how to prepare and what to keep in mind before hitting the mountains with your dog.

Do kids benefit from having a dog? According to Claudia Zenner – yes. She noticed major changes when her daughter started training agility with their dog. Professor Eremita at Purdue University, Gail Melson, shares some interesting facts on the relationship between children and dogs.

Even the best dog trainers have problems sometimes! - What you see on social media is not real life. Everyone that has multiple dogs has scuffles, has fights from time to time. Don’t take it personally. It doesn’t mean you failed as a dog trainer. It just means you have more work to do, which everyone does, say Nick and Joy Weis.

If you like to be active with your dog, canicross is the perfect sport for you! Everyone can do it - both proven runners and people who have never participated in competitions before. In this episode, Multiple World Champion Tessa Philippaerts from Belgium shares her tips on everything from how to get started to what to remember at a competition.

Do you know what to do if your dog gets a paw cut, suffers from diarrhea and vomiting, or eats a plate of chocolate? Veterinarian Trude Mostue shares her best first aid tips.

How to make a whole pack of dogs follow you without a leash? And what to do if you have a dog that is reactive to others on the trail? Tom Andres has succeeded in this and is sharing his best tips with you.

Agility is just another trick! Eli Beate Sæther, one of the world's best agility handlers, recommends you to break the training down to little pieces to succeed. In this episode, she is sharing how she is training her agility dogs to be eager, skilled, strong and fast.

- In the beginning, we’re training Superman. We are training this dog to be invincible. To be able to do anything. The secret is to show them that they can do anything and never show them anything they can’t do, says four times Iditarod winner Dallas Seavey.