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Canicross Conversations

Canicross Conversations

著者： Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey
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概要

 The leading podcast for all things canicross and cani-sports. Canicross instructors Louise and Michelle chat to various guests and experts, who love to run or compete with their dogs, about how to keep both dog and human happy and healthy.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. ランニング・ジョギング 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Drying muddy dogs: Bark and Beau (Episode 196)

    Drying muddy dogs: Bark and Beau (Episode 196)
    2026/02/27
    Louise and Michelle chat with Leanne, founder of Bark & Beau, about a surprisingly common canicross problem: drying muddy, wriggly dogs without turning it into a full-body wrestling match. Recorded during a very rainy February, the conversation is instantly relatable for anyone dealing with soaked coats, filthy paws, and that lingering “damp dog towel” smell that never quite leaves the boot of the car. Leanne shares the story behind Bark & Beau, inspired by Darcy, her bonkers (and much-loved) German Shorthaired Pointer rescue from Benidorm. With a background as a horse trainer specialising in behavioural problems, Leanne brings a calm, practical approach to animal handling and product design. That experience led her to create a microfibre dog towel with hand pockets, allowing owners to hold and dry their dog more securely, with less stress and mess. Louise and Michelle dig into what makes these towels different from standard bath towels, why microfibre can dry faster and stay fresher, and how a simple addition like a washable carry bag can make life easier for races, walks, and travelling. They also explore the reality of launching a new dog business: starting small, learning from customer feedback (including requests for a bigger size), and building recognition in a saturated market through shows, collaborations, and community connections. Expect a friendly, practical episode with plenty of muddy-dog honesty, small business inspiration, and ideas for making post-run clean-up quicker, calmer, and a lot less grim.

    Timings 0.08 – welcome and why muddy dog towels are a February reality 0.45 – meet Leanne and the Bark & Beau origin story in Cornwall 1.19 – Darcy the German Shorthaired Pointer: energetic, rescued, and the reason the product exists 1.44 – the “wrestling match” problem and why calm handling matters 2.28 – why bath towels fail and how microfibre became the solution 3.34 – how the hand pockets work (and everyone miming it!) 5.22 – making the leap: from horse training to building a home-based business 6.02 – Leanne’s “day job” at Josh’s Chocolate and transferable skills 7.31 – the towel bag: keeping the car boot less grim 8.17 – Louise’s real-world test at a race and feedback about towel sizing 9.56 – launch timeline: prototype in August, launch in November 10.36 – marketing so far: website, socials, dog shows, and plans for more events 11.06 – Crufts visit, collabs (shampoo brands), and talking to people in person 11.57 – how Darcy adapted: calmer routine, less stress for everyone 13.27 – future products: practical only, and where towels fit alongside dog robes 14.56 – biggest challenge: getting recognised and social media unpredictability 16.40 – customer feedback and pet professionals using the towels (walkers + mobile dog wash) 17.22 – canicross chat and Cornwall community shoutout (Little Gecko) 18.14 – Darcy’s rescue story (Benidorm to Cornwall) 20.16 – pricing, colours, and why grey was the starting point 21.48 – why bath towels can hold smell and why microfibre dries faster 23.03 – five-year hopes: bigger shows, recognition, and hearing “I’ve got one — it’s amazing” 24.06 – where to buy + how to tag Bark & Beau and the podcast www.barkandbeau.co.uk Bark & Beau is also on Instagram and Facebook Mentioned event: Purple Gecko (Episode 86)
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    27 分
  • Canicross Story: Laura and Philly (Episode 195)

    Canicross Story: Laura and Philly (Episode 195)
    2026/02/20

    In this canicross story, Louise and Michelle chat to Laura about her two Parson Russell Terriers Fudge and Philly, and how canicross and showing complement one another perfectly.

    Follow @two_russells on Instagram
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    33 分
  • Going for Gold: Annika and Felicia Thor (Episode 194)

    Going for Gold: Annika and Felicia Thor (Episode 194)
    2026/02/13
    Michelle and Louise are joined by Sweden-based mother–daughter duo Annika and Felicia Thor, members of the Danish national team. From humble beginnings with a malamute mix to World Championship gold, this conversation tracks their remarkable journey through canicross and bikejoring. Annika shares her entry into dog-powered sports and how things ramped up when the family welcomed Scandinavian hounds into their lives. Felicia, now just 11 years old and the current ICF World Champion in her age category, reveals how she started running at 3, entered her first race at 7, and continues to train with help from mentor Martin Grimshaw of Team Hounds. The pair dive into what training looks like (spoiler: lots of swimming and technical trails), their bond with their dogs Helium and Tosse, and how the sport keeps the whole family active and connected. Felicia shares her wisdom and drive, from managing race-day pressure to offering encouragement for other young canicrossers. An episode full of motivation, laughter, family warmth and a global view on youth participation in dog sports.

    “Just keep going and never give up.”

    Timings

    1.10 – Living in Sweden but racing for Denmark 2.00 – How Annika and Felicia got started 5.30 – From a malamute mix to world-level competition 7.45 – Felicia’s first race at age 7 9.50 – The canicross scene in Denmark and Sweden 11.30 – Meet the dogs: Helium and Tosse 14.00 – Switching to bikejoring 17.30 – Training routines for dogs and humans 20.50 – Race-day warm-up and mental prep 24.40 – Winning World Championship gold 29.00 – Keeping motivation high post-race 30.50 – Social media and inspiring others 32.00 – Advice for new and young canicrossers Resources mentioned
    • Felicia & Annika’s Instagram: @k9trailrun
    • Team Hounds
    • Episode 70 with Martin from Team Hounds
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    35 分
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