bike trailer to haul dogs?

[wonderwoman]

A friend of mine hauled her Lab puppy in a used Burley trailer until she was a few months old. The trailer attached at the left chainstay, I think. People would do double-takes as she rode by or they attempted to view the cute "kid."

[Kris]

If you're the crazy lady down the street, I guess I will be too. I've been thinking about the same thing. My blue heeler, Bob, rides with me now, on a Walkydog (which attaches to the seat post), but when dh and I ride the tandem, we go faster. And the cocker spaniel has to stay at home. We've been thinking about doing some longer rides and out-of-town rides, but what to do about the dogs if we're gone long. The answer seems to be to take them with us.

[annimaver]

i've ridden around with a few of my dogs for years. i used to take my mini dachshund in a wire basket lined with fleece fabric, even taking her on long distance tours. i've recently graduated to a trailer that i transport my whippet and italian greyhound together in. i bought a "wike" trailer and i really like it a lot, as do the two dogs. i put a fake sheep skin pad down on the floor and they seem very comfy, and they are securely harnessed to tie ins provided by the company. they look so cute, people just love seeing them, i get lots of smiles and waves. i get lots of room from passing motorists too; i'm sure they assume there are children in the trailer. anyway, wike trailers have different sizes of trailers and are very easy to hitch to the bike (or recumbent trike in my case). the trailer seems very well constructed. i found mine slightly used on craig's list! anni

[anakiwa]

Wow- I had no idea they made trailers for dogs. I know someone who occassionally takes her dog with her, but I think she uses one of the trailers designed for kids. Do your dogs get along well enough to sit still next to each other in a trailer?

Sounds like fun- let us know how it goes.