Why Canicross is perfect for you

More than just exercise, it's a journey of connection, growth, and well-being for both you and your dog.

Gradual Progress

No pressure, no rush. Our coaching focuses on sustainable improvements that fit your lifestyle and energy levels, celebrating every milestone.

Deepen Your Bond

Running together creates a unique connection. Experience the joy of shared achievement and strengthen your relationship through movement and trust.

Boost Your Wellbeing

Improve both physical and mental health. Running outdoors with your dog reduces stress, increases energy, and brings consistent joy to your routine.

Join a warm, encouraging community that understands the journey. Share experiences, celebrate wins, and support each other every step.

Supportive Community

Start Where You Are

Whether you're new to running or getting back into fitness, The Relaxed Dog welcomes you exactly as you are. We'll work together to build a routine that feels good and sustainable.

Your dog will love the adventure, and you'll love how it makes you feel—stronger, calmer, and more connected to both nature and your furry companion.

Minimal Time Commitment

Everyone is different and we recognise that. Our unique coaching schedule is built around your lifestyle, utilising existing time and habits. Times you are already walking the dog, etc.

Gradual Training Plan

Receive a customized 8-week training schedule that builds gradually. Each week introduces new techniques and distances at a comfortable pace, ensuring you both enjoy the process.

Personalized Assessment

We start by understanding you and your dog—your fitness level, goals, and any special considerations. This helps us create a tailored program that works for both of you.

Building resilience together, Conquering the trails, Strengthening the bond

Weekly Support & Guidance

Access weekly check-ins, video tutorials, and expert tips. Join our supportive community for encouragement, questions, and sharing your progress with others on the same journey.

Track your improvements together and celebrate milestones. By the end of the program, you'll have built a sustainable routine and a stronger bond with your dog.

Celebrate Your Success

Your Journey Starts Here

Our proven 4-step process makes starting canicross simple, supportive, and sustainable.

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Comfortable Shoes & Clothes

Your regular running or walking shoes and clothes

A Dog

Almost any breed over 1 year

An Open Heart & Mind

Ready to try something new together

What You'll Need

Specialized equipment will be recommended as you progress, but you can start the program with what you have. As part of the pilot program The Relaxed Dog will offer you a special 20% discount on equipment from our store, including a free in-home fitting session*.

Canicross equipment*

* Whilst this program will be great for you to complete by yourself, it could be a little more fun sharing the journey with a friend who has similar goals and availability to train with.

A Friend to share with*

Let's be realistic.

This program is not magic. It's a partnership and you are the key part. You will need to 'put in the work' (it's not really all that much). If you don't, that's fine, life happens, but please don't expect to reach your goal in the allotted timeframe. We start slow, there's a bit of admin and a getting to know you phase (this provides the base of the personalised program) before we get to the fun stuff. There will be a weekly on-line open style meeting held on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm (between 30-60 minutes long). You will also be expected to give some basic feedback. If you're fine with all that, awesome, I'm looking forward to meeting you and your dog in the program.

Before you commit

Join Our Pilot Program

Limited spots available for our 8-week 'couch to cani' coaching program. Start your journey with exclusive pilot pricing and personalized support.

By signing up, you agree to receive emails about the pilot program. Your information is safe and will never be shared.

Limited Time Offer

As a special thank you for being part of this pilot program, we are taking off over 80% off the usual Joining/Set-up fee of $497.

The total cost of this 8-week program for you has been reduced to just $97. That's less than the price of 2 coffees a week.

You will also be offered 20% off equipment from our store, including a free in-home fitting session* (*within 25km of Gosford or agreed location).

#2 The "Cani Confidence" Guarantee

We guarantee that if you show up and do the work, you and your dog will be hiking or running confidently together by the end of this program. If you follow the plan and are not satisfied with your progress, we will extend the program a further 50%, that's another month.

Our Promise:

If you complete the "Couch-to-Cani" program and you genuinely feel like you haven't achieved the fundamental goal we have set together—we will give you an additional 4 weeks of 1:1 coaching support at absolutely no extra charge.

To Qualify for the Guarantee:

The success of this program is a partnership, and your effort is the key ingredient. To activate the "Cani Confidence" Guarantee, you must show evidence that you have:

1. Completed at least 80% of the scheduled workouts.

2. Attended or watched the recordings of at least six out of eight group coaching calls.

3. Completed the required pre- and post-program assessments.

If you meet these conditions and are still unsatisfied, simply email robert@therelaxeddog.com within 7 days of the program's official end date, and we will immediately set up your free 4-week extension to get you across that finish line!

#1 Our 14-Day "Happy Hound" Guarantee

We want you to be absolutely certain this is the right journey for you and your dog.

We are so confident that you will love the structure, support, and community of the "Couch-to-Cani Course" that we offer a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 14 days of the program.

How it Works:

1. Join the Program. You complete your registration and begin accessing the initial course materials and the app.

2. Try it Out. You have two full weeks (14 days from the official start date) to review the released course content, participate in the workouts, and attend the group Q&A sessions.

3. Decide. If, for any reason—big or small—you decide the program is not the right fit for you or your dog, simply email us at robert@therelaxeddog.com within the first 14 days.

We will issue a full refund of your program fee. The only thing we require is that you provide a brief note on why you're leaving so we can use your feedback to make the course even better!

We're so confident that we can work together to achieve your goals.

We offer 2 guarantees.

Welcome to The Relaxed Dog Learning Collaborative

We're here to help you and your dog build resilience together, conquer the trails and strengthen your bond.

Our Mission

Your Journey

Step by step, we increase your, and your dogs fitness and conditioning, making every run a shared adventure.