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I've often thought about trying this with my goldens. Unfortunately, I don't think any of them have the proper temperament for it.
Colby, you are so lucky you can bring her to work. What a great way to cheer up people on the way to work---"WOOF, good morning, I enjoying the breeze!!" Betcha that before too long, she will really love commuting w/her mommy.
TS--your dog needs doggles to complete his "co pilot" look!
Thanks for all the info and pictures - very helpful! Abby is crate trained but she gets car sick, so I'm anticipating some adjusting time for her to ride in a trailer. We just adopted her in February and she'd been a puppy mill dog (she'd been seized after the breeder had failed 6 of 8 inspections), so she's had lots of new experiences in the last few months. And she does seem to be getting used to the car - gradually.
We're supposed to be getting a new dog park about 2 miles from home. Abby likes to run/walk 2-3 miles, so a trailer sounds like a good way to get her to and from so she can enjoy some good play time. Then we could take her on longer rides as well - more bike trails and parks within a few miles.
My dog Zeke LOVED the trailer when I took him on the Katy Trail. I never even considered getting him used to it, because he's such a good car rider. He "got it" immediately. Letting him run with me (the trail is deserted on a 100* week day in August) was the most fun ever. When he got tired, he'd ask to get back in the trailer. Awesome.
(I used a baby trailer, by the way.)
Now that I have a second dog who weighs twice what Zeke does, I don't think I'll be towing any dogs any time soon.
Karen
Murphy took to the trailer right away, loved it. He hangs out in the trailer like he's entitled.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deborajen
Finn on the other hand.. as soon as it starts moving there is complete and total panic. If you want to train a dog to a trailer, I recommend feeding them in it in your house for a week or two, then gently rock it with them in it... then try it on the bike.
OK - I've just gotta have the trailer! I ordered a Doggyride Mini yesterday. Should be here just in time for the dry season so the river should be staying in its banks and we can ride on the riverside bike path. Can't wait to try it out!
I am so getting one for my catrike speed. What a fun trip to the doggy park!
yes, this thread does need more bunnies. I foster bunnies, so I have a had many live with me. But... there are three permanent residents:
http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m...ttybunnies.jpg
that's Truffle and Miso. Truffle is an english spot and Miso is a mini-rex. They are sisters. Bunny genetics are weird. They are 4 years old (maybe).
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs439...._6002823_n.jpg
oh Rolo... my boy. He is 4 years old.
oh and there is a geriatric, talkative cat named Pumpkin.
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...n/P1010029.jpg
She sleeps oddly
Meet our two new additions, Mars (yellow tabby) and Snickers (brown tabby). This is one of those rare moments when they come to a complete stop :)
Awww, Mars and Snickers are gorgeous! And they do look good enough to eat :)
Beautiful bunnies. Had a roommate in college with a bunny, horrid little thing, I suspect now that it wasn't socialized - do they need socialized? With what I've learned about dogs, this poor little bunny just wasn't happy being a pet, now I feel sorry for it, back then I just wished it would stop pooping in my bed.
Yours are adorable.
love Snickers and Mars in their yin/yang pose!
If a bunny is not spayed/neutered - they can be quite evil. Once spayed and neutered, they tend to litterbox train themselves :) And they are so so so much sweeter
I'm partial to Pumpkin.
I want to rub that fuzzy belly.
Lyra says "Hi" to Pumpkin :)
I saw a small dog with his head out of a backpack once on a bike. I thought that was so cute :)
I had wished to get a little wagon or something to take my dog in when he was having a hard time walking, but I know he would've jumped off as soon as it started moving and hurt himself. Next dog (if/when I ever get one!) I'm going to train to ride the cart or if it's small enough to be in a crate strapped to the back.
I just spent a week at Lackland AFB picking up my new k9. My last one retired and is home enjoying the couch. This guy is a blast. He's 1 1/2 and is an explosives detection dog that will be working with me at Miami International Airport. His name is Koksz, which I am told translates to Cokes.