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[Zen]

not a hijack, just a drift

[TsPoet]

not a hijack, just a drift

Patiently waiting for us to get our act together


and drifting


The hook hanging off the side of the trailer in the first pic is a leash on a bungie, he asks out of the trailer when he wants to walk, and back in when he's tired. I only do this on the trike, since he walks about 6 mph and I can't go that slow on a bike without falling over.

(There is also about 20 lbs of camera equipment in the trailer)

[Trekhawk]

The dogs look like they are having a wonderful time in the trailers. Thanks for sharing your snaps.

[colby]

The hook hanging off the side of the trailer in the first pic is a leash on a bungie, he asks out of the trailer when he wants to walk, and back in when he's tired. I only do this on the trike, since he walks about 6 mph and I can't go that slow on a bike without falling over.

Jealous! There is hope for us yet. He looks positively content.

[Selkie]

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!

[Deborajen]

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.

[Tuckervill]

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

[TsPoet]

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.

Murphy took to the trailer right away, loved it. He hangs out in the trailer like he's entitled.
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.

[Deborajen]

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!