In this insightful episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Michelle and Louise are joined by Lucy Millar, founder of Rùn Dog Food, and Dr Jacqueline Boyd, an animal scientist and canine nutrition consultant. Together, they delve into the world of performance nutrition for active dogs, demystifying cold-pressed food, fuelling strategies, and how to navigate the myths of pet nutrition.

 

Lucy shares her journey from dog trainer to dog food entrepreneur, driven by her passion for transparency in the pet food industry.

 

Dr Boyd brings her scientific expertise to explore what dogs really need to thrive in sports like canicross, agility and working gundog roles. They cover everything from how to do an energy audit for your dog, to how joint health and digestion change with age, and why not all dogs benefit from simply eating more food.

 

You’ll come away with practical advice and a better understanding of how to support your dog’s performance and recovery.

 

Whether you're feeding raw, kibble, or cold-pressed, this episode encourages a balanced, informed approach.

 

Plus, Lucy shares exciting insights into what’s next for the Rùn brand.

 

Topics and timings

1.10 – why Lucy started Rùn Dog Food

4.30 – cold-pressed vs traditional kibble

8.45 – Jacqueline’s journey into canine nutrition

12.30 – do dogs need snacks like energy bars?

18.00 – energy bars for performance and recovery

25.15 – tailoring food quantity to activity levels

32.00 – how age affects digestion and nutrition

40.20 – feeding routines and fuelling strategies

48.10 – coprophagia and scavenging explained

53.00 – supplements, probiotics and joint support

59.30 – what’s next for Rùn Dog Food

 

Resources mentioned

Instagram: @rundogfood

Dr Jacqueline Boyd: Facebook and @dogtorboyd on Instagram

CROWOOD10 provides 10% discount off Dr Boyd's books -  Canine Nutrition and Feeding AND The Spaniel Survival Guide

Dr Boyd's Nutrition Consultancy booking form

Energy audit equations: basic ones are found on pages 54 and 55 of  https://europeanpetfood.org/self-regulation/nutritional-guidelines/ and this is also a hugely useful resource recommended by Dr Boyd.