When you run with your dog tighten the leash on him. Try to keep the leash between 45 and 90 degrees, he shouldnt be more than a body length infront of you. If he tires out just try to keep him up. Make sure he's well hidrated too, dogs overheat easily and they only get rid of heat through their mouths.
You also said it yourself, he's a spaz, they are as puppies. If you hold him the same way everytime you run (and reward him when he's good) he'll learn quickly how to do things properly. Dont wait till he's "calmer", after all teaching old dogs new tricks...
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