Dogs can be awesome running partners.
They seldom whine and they will often keep up with you for the duration of your workouts.
But you have to train them to be in sync with you before you take them with you on a run.
Here are some drills that will teach your dog the rules of the road.
Have your dog stand by you attached by a four to six foot leash.
Start out in a running position with your arms bent at your side, and power walk forward.
Whenever your dog is walking next to you and is looking at you, reward him with a small treat and praise.
Stop if his hind legs get ahead of you, keeping your leash arm bent.
Extending your arm out will only encourage him to pull you.
Lure him back so that he is sitting at your side and looking at you.
Reward this behavior with another treat.
Wait a couple seconds so that he is focused before you continue forward again.
Do this over and over again until he realizes that getting ahead of you stops the walk and only resumes when he returns.
Next, work on turns.
With leash in your right hand and with your dog walking to the right of you, do a sudden turn to the right to cut him off.
Do this several times for both sides to teach your dog that he should always stay by your side and slightly in back of you so you don't keep cutting him off.
Next, work on about turns.
With leash in your right hand and dog walking on your right side, do a 180 degree turn to your left.
Make sure that your dog circles with you in a straight line.
Go forward a little bit and reward him with a small treat and praise.
This will teach him to follow you whenever you turn and not stray off.
Practice this for twenty minutes per day for several days before you go out together.
When you start bringing him out with you, run at a slow pace and gradually increase it during the following weeks.