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MomOnBike
03-10-2005, 01:17 PM
As promised (and as an experiment in attachments):
The long awaited pics of carrying a small dog on a bike.
DH is just taking Monty out on their first ride around the block together last weekend. Our street isn't quite as steep as it seems, the photographer (me) was sick and having issues with verticality.
It doesn't much look like it, but Monty is well fastened down, the harness he's wearing fastens to a wire on the bottom of the basket. He's not much inclined to jump out, though, he likes being a tall dog.
All in all, a resounding (he's a dashchund - he barks) success. Now our romantic bicycle picnics will include a canine chaperone. I can't imagine why I'm pleased.
nuthatch
03-10-2005, 01:37 PM
How cute!!! Is the basket just a basket or is it a special "canine carrier"? If Monty can do it, maybe my dogs can, too! Let us know what happens if Monty sees a squirrel... :eek: They are the arch-enemies of my dogs.
SadieKate
03-10-2005, 01:48 PM
All together now, girls. Awwwwwwwww! ;)
Trek420
03-10-2005, 01:57 PM
awwww, I'd love to take my 50 pound pooch pedaling.
I'd have to harness her in but has anyone found a good solution with a bigger dog? Figure I could use the strength training ;- :) :cool: :rolleyes: :D :p ;) )
Trek, any 50 lb dog can run beside you! :p
that said, our border collies are not permitted to MTB with us. they are far too attracted to running things like squirrels (poor thing) and smelly things like swamps and the "sign" of various animals including cow and bear :eek: that is NOT something I wish to clean up again!!
Monty, on the other hand, looks like he's on top of the world! that is adorable!!
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Namaste,
~T~
snapdragen
03-10-2005, 05:05 PM
There was a German Shepherd in a Burley trailer at the Tierra Bella one year.....
awwww, I'd love to take my 50 pound pooch pedaling.
I'd have to harness her in but has anyone found a good solution with a bigger dog? Figure I could use the strength training ;- :) :cool: :rolleyes: :D :p ;) )
Irulan
03-10-2005, 05:34 PM
what kind of harness set up?That is very cute. Me thinks it would be dangerous unless it's a really short system...??? I've seen dogs improperly tethered in to pickup trucks where there was just enough slack for the dog to go over and out and then choke to death. ( sorry to be graphic but it really happened)
As for dog and biking... it's a big discussion in certain forums. There are lead systems, dogs trained to heel perferctly on or off a leash, dogs run amok....I've seen perfectly trained trail dogs with a rock solid heel and recall, and dogs that were such a pain that I'll never go out with certain people ever again.. which is ultimately the owner's fault not the dogs.
irulan
Trek420
03-10-2005, 05:58 PM
Irulan sez "That is very cute. Me thinks it would be dangerous unless it's a really short system...???"
wonder if one could put the dog in front? It looks waaaay cute.
"I've seen dogs improperly tethered in to pickup trucks where there was just enough slack for the dog to go over and out and then choke to death. ( sorry to be graphic but it really happened)"
between the tether debacle and debris in the eye of the dog my vote is dogs belong inside the truck in the back seat (most trucks these days seat 4). People say dogs like trucks and riding outside and they *do* look happy but your dog doesn't know better, doesn't know what can happen. Your dog doesn't know Newtons law (body in motion stays in motion) but we do. Also dogs want to be with YOU more than they want to be in the bed of the truck.
I need to train Mae to accept a car harness, clips into the seat belt. She wiggles out now but I could train her to accept it or ..... Sadiekate?
"As for dog and biking... it's a big discussion in certain forums. There are lead systems, dogs trained to heel perferctly on or off a leash, dogs run amok....I've seen perfectly trained trail dogs with a rock solid heel and recall, and dogs that were such a pain that I'll never go out with certain people ever again.. which is ultimately the owner's fault not the dogs."
I know Mae would be in the "run amok" category but the Burley sounds like a nice idea. She's not one to run alongside on a ride.
Off to a leisurely walk with Mae....
Trek
:p
snapdragen
03-10-2005, 07:37 PM
I'd love to take Chloe in a Burley, but she is so hyper, she'd have us in a ditch in no time!
Trek - Mae wants a Burley, and a pair o' doggles
awwwwwwwww snapdragen, chloe is boootiful!! Now I can't resist...here's my 'Cuda (the one with the ball) and Diva....enjoying their other favourite sport last summer....
who ain't proud of their four legged kids??
Namaste,
~T~
MomOnBike
03-10-2005, 08:03 PM
In order, more or less:
Just an ordinary wicker basket. Then we made improvements/alterations. It is tied down to the rack securely with cable ties. The wire keeping him in is also attached (underneath the basket) to the rack. We started out with it a bit tight, and the poor little guy couldn't breathe. He's pretty secure; he wouldn't go if he weren't. I'm aware of the dangers.
The harness is one made for securing the dog in a car using a seat belt. It fastens nicely to the bottom of the basket. I think I got it at Petco(?). It actually works better on the bike than in the car.
Squirrels. He's pretty short-sighted, I doubt he'll see 'em. He doesn't chase squirrels or rabbits in the back yard, so I'm not seeing a problem there. The wolf-hounds on the trail though...
We've talked about getting Doggles for Monty. That's up in the air for now.
DH does complain that Monty keeps goosing him, but if that's the worst of it, we can deal.
I had a Doberman once that was trained to the bike. She'd either heal or pull me up hills. We went miles and we both loved it. I don't know that I recommend it for just any dog, though. Vrka was incredibly trainable, and long-legged enough to match speeds with me. (I'm kind of slow.) For normal dogs, I think I'd use a trailer.
Irulan
03-10-2005, 08:28 PM
whew, that sounds secure and I'm glad. I had visions of your little guy getting launched on a tether.... :( but then I'm a mtb-r and I always think about launching...
my dog is a dork, I'd never take him on the trails. He so much into "you are my friend " mode, and I never had the patience to make him a stellar obiedience dog. (golden ret, what do you expect.... :rolleyes: )
irulan
MomOnBike
03-10-2005, 08:41 PM
Irulan,
You're a sensible person and ride a mountain bike. Your concerns are valid. I took no offence.
If we did the MTB thing, Monty wouldn't be invited. Far too much probablity of launching the poor little guy to the top of a tree. We tend to the straight, level and slow. I think we'll all be OK. :)
Monty is only the second dog I've ever had that I've wanted to take biking with me. The rest, for one reason or another were just not suitable, so they stayed home. It's a personality (dogiality?) thing.
snapdragen
03-10-2005, 09:22 PM
Oops, not Chloe - a professional model dog. This is Chloe, aka the princess....
awwwwwwwww snapdragen, chloe is boootiful!! ~T~
nuthatch
03-11-2005, 02:41 AM
MomonBike, it sounds like Monty is way more sensible and bike-ready than my dogs. My guy, who is a paddler, wants to train them to come along on canoe trips - that sounds like a safer option for them (with little doggie life vests on). Thanks for sharing Monty's adventure!
trigurl
03-11-2005, 05:28 AM
Too cute! I had a mini dachshund that I took on motorcycle rides, she sat on my lap and had great balance, she wasn't inclined to go anywhere but there either, she was a great dog, I never thought about taking her riding on a bike
I have a Jack Russel and an Australian German Shepherd mix now, the Shepherd would run with me all day and love it, and if he wasn't so - mentally challenged :D I would take him, he is just a year old I am hoping he will get out of that.
The Jack would go too but he would want to chase anything and everything he saw or thought he saw, and bark, he is a good dog but when he is out he is hyper, no wonder they have that reputation, he is the best house dog I have ever had though he is very calm and lazy in the house.
Trek420
03-11-2005, 05:29 AM
MomOnBike sez "We've talked about getting Doggles for Monty. That's up in the air for now."
how about a little dog basket fairing :) :rolleyes: :cool: :p
Mae has a dog pack and we need to get back in the habbit of working with that. Funny thing is when I practice with it on her walks drivers screeeeeeech to a stop at cross walks. Guess they think she's a service dog. Uh, no.
caligurl
03-11-2005, 07:24 AM
that's too cute.... but since i'm still prone to falling (what's up with THAT?) on occasion.. i'd be scared to try it!
i'll bet you get lots of looks and SMILES!
"Trek, any 50 lb dog can run beside you! "
I have 2 50lb+ dogs and they definately cannot keep up! HEHE HE I can just imagine my 2 bassets runningat top speed, ears whipping behind them and stopping 25 feet later to take a nap!!! Hager would need goggles and perhaps a WWII fighting ace helmet and Lucy would prefer a straw hat (with flowers please). I swore that I would buy the next burley trailer I saw at a garage sale to try it out!
CorsairMac
03-11-2005, 09:46 AM
I LOVE Bassetts! I've had 3 so far and want another 2 or more when my 2 galloping galoots go to the great doggie roundup in the sky! As for dogs N bikes?
Too Cute Mom....Monty looks adorable back there and what a lucky dog! I can just see him now during the twilight news bark sticking his nose in the air and looking very smug as he says: well My trainees finally figured out how to include me on their adventures!
As for the galloping galoots? 2 50+ lbs dogs one of which is Chow/Akita and truly believes that he has the right to take down every dog in a 50=100 mile radius so they know HES the boss! They Never get run off leash or off prong collar.
As for the dog in truck bed trick? My brother lost his dog that way - a buddy took my bros dog on a worksite and left the dog alone in the truck on a short lead and...............it broke my brothers heart! My dogs ride in the truck with me - side by side in the passenger seat!
MomOnBike
03-11-2005, 02:09 PM
We went out on our first real ride today with Monty.
I would call it a qualified success. The bottom of the basket really needs to be reinforced, but all in all, I'm happy with our system.
Monty was more, shall we say, active this trip out. I fear it was me. He kept seeing/hearing me and wanted to come over, sit on my lap and tell me all about it. He was on the noisy side, too. On the positive side, the harness kept him where he belonged. I only had to really yell at him once. Not a bad early effort.
All three of us enjoyed the Subway sandwiches (NB: Remember to get a cup of water for the dog. Ice from the cola offered to the dog makes hands sticky and cold.), the little walk in the park, and the fresh air.
On the down side, I fear we are missing all the double takes that surely are happening as DH and Monty ride by. Sad, really. :rolleyes:
With patience, this will work.
Trek420
03-11-2005, 07:00 PM
next modification...the Monty-cam
nuthatch
03-12-2005, 03:18 AM
MomonBike, I think you might have the makings of a new business here! Action biking videos marketed just to dogs stuck at home all day!
absolutely! can I buy some??
that was 'Cuda that typed that. I'd actually want to know the cost and all that first. silly human.
Namaste,
~T~
Roadrunner
03-12-2005, 12:57 PM
Cool dog basket, what a great idea. I love all the doggie photo's too. Maybe I should think of a way to take Sly my corn snake out with me when the weather gets a bit warmer!!. He's 5' cute, friendly gentle and to me cuddly.http://www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?PhotoAlbumId=802989&PhotoId=3048489&Ran=42415933
Roadrunner
03-14-2005, 08:28 AM
Cool dog basket, what a great idea. I love all the doggie photo's too. Maybe I should think of a way to take Sly my corn snake out with me when the weather gets a bit warmer!!. He's 5' cute, friendly gentle and to me cuddly
Oops I guess that link didn't work. I'm now going to try again to attach the photo. Sorry folks
SnowMouse
03-14-2005, 08:51 AM
This is Nora, and she's waiting for me back home in Australia.....she's too big to be on the bike. But she loves being harnessed up and pulling my bike and I along the trails. And she loves the beach....she runs off into the horizon and brings back disgusting gifts. :p
http://www3.telus.net/public/gregski/BandN.jpg
Irulan
03-14-2005, 10:52 AM
we have a 4' cornsnake, her name is Einstein. She's my son's, very cool pet. For those of you who freak about snakes, they are great pets. They don't smell, you don't have to walk them, and if you go on vacation you don't have to hire a pet sitter. We raised her from a 6" long hatchling.
No current photo, tho.
penny
snakes, they are great pets. They don't smell, you don't have to walk them...
awwwwwwwwww, that takes half the fun out of having a dog (or two)!! :rolleyes:
Namaste,
~T~
Roadrunner
03-14-2005, 11:09 AM
I agree they're much easier to look after. I've raised Sly from a hatchling aswell. My friend two doors down has now bought a hatchling corn snake. Unfortunatley I'm allergic to dogs, cats anything with fur. I'm even allergic to horses now!! Still at least I have my steel horse!!
Maybe we should start a new thread and find out what pets everyone owns. :D
nuthatch
03-14-2005, 04:16 PM
Awww...herps rule! My friends are hairy and smooth! :D
Snowmouse, that is a beautiful picture!
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