Join us for an exploration of the Pentland hills around Hillend! The aim of orienteering is to find a set of control points that are marked on a specifically designed map in as efficient a way as possible. We have maps for the fixed course at Hillend and you’ll be working in pairs to find...
Improve on your sloppy pre- and post-run routine! In this session we will go through exercises which can reduce the risk of injury in runners. Time and location: 7pm @ Dalkeith Country Park Led by: Steph Valentin (committee member Julie Mair) With dogs: No (but you could park your car in the park next...
Find that missing person! In this session, we will go over the basics of teaching your dog to search for a particular person who (oh no!) has gotten lost in the woods. Time and location: 9am or 10am @ Dalkeith Country Park Led by: Marieke Schor (committee member Neil Braidwood) With dogs: Yes! All dogs...
Unlock your dog’s inner detective! Our dogs have truly amazing noses which humans have used to help detection of drugs and explosives as well as endangered or invasive species in conservation. In this session, we’ll begin to teach the dogs to search for a specific scent and communicate its presence to you. Time and location:...
Want to have fun running or find an enjoyable way of getting fit? Have a dog? Then canicross is for you! As part of the Midlothian Outdoor Festival, join Cani-Sports Edinburgh for one of their weekly runs and café trips and learn more about canicross and the club. They have all the dog related kit...
Angus is a dog-friendly destination, and this doggy event at Glamis Castle celebrates dogs over the weekend. There will be agility displays, come and try canicross sessions and local traders selling dog treats and toys. CaniX will have a stand there, and remember, this is the venue for the Scottish heat of the Fur Nations.
As part of our summer programme, we're focusing on the dogs this time, and giving them a bit of TLC. Hazel from East Lothian Clinical Canine Massage will be on hand to show humans how to massage their dogs before and after runs to allow their muscles to recover better. Also, she'll look at dogs...
Ruff Dugger is a trail / mud / natural obstacle run you can take part in with or without your dog. It will test your fitness and team-working skills to the maximum. Come and take part in Scotland’s leading obstacle and mud trail run for runners with their dogs.
Want to have fun running or find an enjoyable way of getting fit? Have a dog? Then canicross is for you! As part of the Midlothian Outdoor Festival, join Cani-Sports Edinburgh for one of their weekly runs and café trips and learn more about canicross and the club. They have all the dog related kit...
Get down to Dalkeith Country Park for this inaugural fun day for you and your dog! (You don't have to be a dog owner to enjoy this…) There's a barbecue, as well as other food stalls (including treats for the dogs). Cani-Sports Edinburgh will be on hand spreading the word, and you'll be able to...
