dog bike carriers

[Blueberry]

2 suggestions for you:

1) I used to carry my maltese in a backpack carrier. That worked well, but I wouldn't have wanted to do it for long.

2) Buy a used kid's trailer. Cars tend to give trailers a wider berth when they think there could be a child inside. Your doggie would probably be safer because of that than anywhere else. Plus, there's less distance to fall should something happen. Harness not collar to attach.

I doubt there's much that would seriously protect from a direct car hit at high speed -not a criticism (I used to bike with my doggie until he passed on), just an observation. I would focus more on typical bike accidents - falling over, wheel getting caught, etc. and making sure she's protected in that kind of situation.

CA

[ASammy1]

I have this one for my hybrid bike and it works great.

http://www.thepamperedpetmart.com/Me...e&qtk=6W6wrj6g

[Selkie]

If you end up getting and using the trailer, could you please post a photo?

I've been tempted to get a trailer so I can bring one of the girls with me when I ride. Unfortunately, I don't think either of them could sit still to make it safe/enjoyable and the "lightest" one weighs in at 74lbs!

[Softie]

I have this one for my hybrid bike and it works great.

http://www.thepamperedpetmart.com/Me...e&qtk=6W6wrj6g

Do you find that feels secure to you (the attaching mechanism)? How much does it weigh? I do like the idea of being able to see her, and I think she'd feel safer being able to see me.

[ASammy1]

Do you find that feels secure to you (the attaching mechanism)? How much does it weigh? I do like the idea of being able to see her, and I think she'd feel safer being able to see me.

Hi Softie,

The actual basket is very light but since it's wicker very strong too. It feels very secure and I've actually taken it on some dirt/rock/sand/stick trails and have never had a problem. Here is a pic of my Maltese/Yorkie mix in it last Fall. FYI... the basket is too wide for drop bars.

[Softie]

Hi Mickchick,

I have looked at these www.doggyride.com and other dog specific trailers. My dog would be small enough to get away with a kiddie trailer like CA suggested. I think with your dogs size you would probably want a dog specific one. They'd have a flat floor instead of a little cloth seat with back like kiddie trailers. With two wheels it should be quite stable.

[Blueberry]

Mickchick-

I'd probably look at this for your babies:

http://www.cycletote.com/doggy_tote.html

I would consider it for Teddy (105# Golden), but I'm not sure I'm strong enough to pull him out of the driveway

[snapdragen]

Here's another brand I've looked at. I'm not sure Chloe would apprciate a bike trip though.

http://www.wicycle.com/pet_bicycle_trailer_standard.php

[Softie]

A few trailer questions, if you've used one. How is biking with a trailer? Convenient? A pain? Hard to pull or steer or use on reasonably busy streets? Are they easy to lock up along with your bike? A trailer would have the advantage that I could put puppy or groceries in it depending on my needs.