Too hot to run?
We were delighted to see a new study in 2020 specifically about canicross and the factors that affect a dog's body temperature.
Dogs overheating can be a serious issue so we are keen to share this new bit of research:
Investigating factors affecting the body temperature of dogs competing in cross country (canicross) races in the UK
AJ Carter, EJ Hall
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306456517304102
You may also find this document which outlines ASSA's race rules useful when deciding whether it is too warm to run with your dog: