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A two-hour, hands-on canicross clinic with Joy Weis of Lucky Fox Racing & Coaching
Date: September 13th, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location: Deer Grove-East Picnic Grove #4 Palatine, IL 60074
Learn how to move more efficiently, confidently, and safely with your dog during this interactive canicross drill session taught by Joy Weis of Lucky Fox Racing and co-hosted by Chicago Canicross and McHenry County Canicross & Dog Sports.
This session will cover essential canicross topics including equipment, race opportunities, temperature considerations, dog care, and preparing your team for safe participation. A large portion of the clinic will focus on what it really means to run well with your dog—and how the handler’s movement, cadence, posture, and running form can influence the entire team.
Participants will work on skills such as:
Using cadence to manage speed and control
Improving running form while connected to a dog
Building more efficient and controlled starts
Understanding how handler movement affects the dog
Recognizing common form issues and how to correct them
Improving use of canicross commands
Preparing for training runs and races
Managing temperature, recovery, and dog welfare
Finding appropriate canicross events and racing opportunities
Depending on attendance, participants may work in small groups or receive individualized feedback on running form, starts, and team movement.
The session will include drills, instruction, discussion, and a guided 1-2 mile group run with plenty of breaks for the dogs. Participants may walk portions of the route as needed.
Properly fitted canicross equipment, if available
Comfortable running shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water for yourself and your dog
Dog bowl
Treats or rewards
Any questions about equipment, training, or racing
This is a working clinic rather than a race or continuous group run. The focus is on learning, practicing, receiving feedback, and helping each team move more effectively together.
A two-hour, hands-on canicross clinic with Joy Weis of Lucky Fox Racing & Coaching
Date: September 13th, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location: Deer Grove-East Picnic Grove #4 Palatine, IL 60074
Learn how to move more efficiently, confidently, and safely with your dog during this interactive canicross drill session taught by Joy Weis of Lucky Fox Racing and co-hosted by Chicago Canicross and McHenry County Canicross & Dog Sports.
This session will cover essential canicross topics including equipment, race opportunities, temperature considerations, dog care, and preparing your team for safe participation. A large portion of the clinic will focus on what it really means to run well with your dog—and how the handler’s movement, cadence, posture, and running form can influence the entire team.
Participants will work on skills such as:
Using cadence to manage speed and control
Improving running form while connected to a dog
Building more efficient and controlled starts
Understanding how handler movement affects the dog
Recognizing common form issues and how to correct them
Improving use of canicross commands
Preparing for training runs and races
Managing temperature, recovery, and dog welfare
Finding appropriate canicross events and racing opportunities
Depending on attendance, participants may work in small groups or receive individualized feedback on running form, starts, and team movement.
The session will include drills, instruction, discussion, and a guided 1-2 mile group run with plenty of breaks for the dogs. Participants may walk portions of the route as needed.
Properly fitted canicross equipment, if available
Comfortable running shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water for yourself and your dog
Dog bowl
Treats or rewards
Any questions about equipment, training, or racing
This is a working clinic rather than a race or continuous group run. The focus is on learning, practicing, receiving feedback, and helping each team move more effectively together.