Maor Steinmetz
“When you run with a dog, you’re running with a friend.”
Welcome! We are excited to bring you this episode with a special guest and friend of Shmulik’s. Maor Steinmetz is a dog training expert who specializes in training people and dogs to participate in canicross (cross country running with dogs), bikejoring (where a harnessed dog attached to a towline runs ahead of the cyclist and pulls), and other sports. Join us and listen as Maor shares some great tips and advice about running and being active with your best friend!
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Shmulik’s weight loss update: from 333 lbs. to 255 pounds!
- Eric discusses his recent and upcoming marathons.
- Maor describes his specialty work.
- How dogs can be trained when to pull and when not to pull.
- How to train dogs not to “sniff and pee” but to RUN!
- Rewarding dogs doesn’t always mean giving treats!
- Tips for training dogs for running: #1 tip is to use the right gear.
- Maor’s work with Ruffwear.
- Shmulik gives an update on his ankle and his exercise program.
- Why Shmulik MUST exercise outside as much as possible.
- How to choose a dog as a running partner.
- Dog characteristics, breeds and mixed breeds that make great runners.
- What to look for in a dog: Physical characteristics and playful personality.
- Maor’s recommended products for dog owners.
Contact Maor:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maor.steinmetz
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Training dogs to ignore cats and critters:
https://www.facebook.com/UPdogs/videos/
Training dogs to ignore other dogs during sports:
https://www.facebook.com/maor.steinmetz/videos/10207855475879298/
Equipment:
Omnijore system for canicross:
http://www.ruffwear.com/Ruffwear-Omnijore-Joring-System
Omnijore harness + Roamer L leash for bike joring:
http://www.ruffwear.com/Omnijore-Harness
http://www.ruffwear.com/roamer-leash-stretching-dog-leash?sc=2&category=15
Nonpull harness:
http://www.ruffwear.com/Front-Range-Harness?sc=2&category=1131