Bikejoring & Canicross
Channelling your dog’s drive into
something joyful, safe, and structured
Bikejoring and Canicross Explained
Bikejoring
Your dog runs in front of your bike, attached via a bungee line and bike antenna, pulling in harness while you ride behind and steer. It’s fast, focused, and deeply satisfying for dogs who love to run.
Canicross
Cross-country running with your dog attached to a waist belt via a bungee line, wearing a suitable pulling harness. You run as a team, sharing rhythm, pace, and direction.
Both sports are:
Low on confusion, high on clarity — one clear job, one clear direction.
Mentally and physically enriching — especially for high-drive, working, or sport-bred dogs.
Relationship-building — you’re not just “holding on”; you’re communicating, guiding, and listening.
Who these sessions are for
Every dog is different, and safety, welfare, and gradual conditioning always come first.
Perfect if you:
• Have a high-drive or working-breed dog who struggles with standard walks.
• Live with a dog who is easily frustrated, over-aroused, or “always on”.
• Want to give your dog a structured outlet that supports calmer behaviour at home.
• Are curious about dog sports but want to start in a safe, welfare-led way.
• Have a reactive dog and want to explore whether sport work could be part of their long-term support plan.
You don’t need to be super fit, a confident cyclist, or an experienced runner to begin. We build from where you are.
How we work together
1. Foundations first (off-line)
Before we ever clip into a bike or belt, we focus on:
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Emotional regulation:
Helping your dog cope with excitement, frustration, and anticipation so they can think while moving.
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Core cues for safety:
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Start / stop cues
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Directional cues (e.g. left/right)
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Pass-by skills (dogs, people, distractions)
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Emergency stop / disengage
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Equipment introduction:
Harness, line, belt/bike - introduced slowly,
with consent and curiosity, not pressure
2. Canicross: running as a team
For canicross-focused guardians, we’ll cover:
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Harness fit and comfort
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Building a steady pull without frantic, scattered energy
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Pace and distance appropriate for your dog’s age and body
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Warm-up and cool-down routines to protect joints and muscles
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Trail etiquette and safety around other dogs, people, and wildlife
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Confidence for you — how to handle hills, overtaking, and tricky moments
3. Bikejoring: stepping up the speed
For bikejoring, we add an extra layer of safety and structure:
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Bike setup and braking confidence for you
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Clear start/stop rituals so your dog knows when they’re “on duty”
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Directional work at speed (left/right/straight on)
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Overtaking and being overtaken safely
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Managing arousal so speed doesn’t tip into chaos
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Surface awareness and conditions
(heat, ice, mud, hard ground)
