Re: Dogs and Bikes
Personally, the only bike I would attach my guys to would be a stationary one. :)
RE: Dogs and Bikes
Liz Murray wrote: << I was surprised to read about people attaching their dogs to their bikes . . . Do people do this alot? Just curious>> Liz, I've seen people do this a lot with dogs of every size. Those I've asked told me they believe it's great exercise for them and for their dog. Over a long period of time, a close friend of mine had two German Shepards, a Labrador Retreiver and then a Golden Retreiver and some mixed breed dogs - and those are just the ones I remember right now. One of her main purposes in having a dog was to accompany her on her weekly bike rides (when weather permitted). Every dog developed horrible orthopedics, most while at early ages. All dogs were eventually put down for this reason except one (that I can remember). She kept changing breeds thinking maybe it was just the breed or the pedigree involved. When it happened to the mixed breeds, too, the lightbulb turned on in her head that maybe that kind of exercise was harming her dogs. For myself, I wouldn't be concerned about the safety during the exercise so much as what it would do to my dog's orthopedics. I will never, ever subject any dog, much less a large breed dog like a Berner, to that kind of exercise. I learned this lesson from watching my friend and her dogs. Please know that I applaud anyone who has positive experiences bike-riding w/their dogs longterm: to each, her/his own experience. Cheers, Esther Wilson Lavina, Montana __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
Re: Dogs and Bikes
At 01:49 PM 29/05/2003 -0500, you wrote: Hi All, I was surprised to read about people attaching their dogs to their bikes. What happens when the dogs bolt because they see a rabbit, squirrel or another dog? That sounds like a very bad accident waiting to happen. Well, you could ask the same question and apply it to your daily walk. Would you allow your dog to bolt after a squirrel or another dog when you were walking in the street? It's all about training the dog to trot besides the bike just as you'd train it to go out for a walk on leash. I, personally, wouldn't take a dog out on a bike holding the leash in my hand. Too dangerous. I want my hands for braking and signalling. The springer is great for this. Keeps your dog close to you and your hands are free. Incidentally, there is a quick release for emergencies. A series of plastic links are used on the attachment which will break with a certain amount of sharp force. I enjoy taking my girl out for trips with my bike and it's good for her condition. I would avoid shared bike/walking paths as much as possible, especially on a weekend or summer's evening, they are just not suitable. Not to mention that many pedestrians hate cyclists and will be as awkward as possible in their vicinity, despite the path being for everyone. Anyway, I'll continue biking with my dog as long as I can. Sooner or later Ottawa Council will ban bikes or dogs (or both) Wendy Beard, Ottawa, Canada http://www.beard-redfern.com
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Ah Liz, The mere thought of attaching Buddy (now 115 pounds) to a bicycle on which I am perilously perched is enough to drive me to the wine store to buy a case of Shiraz. Really. Trust me. Maria, Daisy and The Budman Catoctin Mountains, Maryland - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 10:17 AM Subject: Dogs and Bikes > Hi All, > I was surprised to read about people attaching their dogs to their bikes. What happens when the dogs bolt because they see a rabbit, squirrel or another dog? That sounds like a very bad accident waiting to happen. Here in the City of Calgary it's actually against city by-law to walk your dog while riding a bike, on leash or off, for obvious control issues and safety of others on bikes. Do people do this alot? Just curious > > Liz Murray > Calgary Alberta >
Dogs and bikes
I have used a bike to excersize dogs - not as regular excersize but as extra conditioning for the show ring. No more than 1/2 to 3/4 mile at a time at a brisk trot. I did buy a "Springer", but never used it! I couldn't get it mounted on my bike where it would not interfere with the pedals. I bought an old one-speed Columbia at an auction just for this activity. With the coaster brakes, you don't have to worry about juggling a leash, the handlebars and hand brakes all at once. Now, mind you, I live in a rural area, where a (temporarily) loose dog isn't usually a disaster. I hold the leash very lightly in one hand, and if the dog pulls, I simply let go. However, I found that they don't generally pull once they get used to the idea that they are working; they will trot along and mostly ignore the distractions. Most important - I would never do forced excersize such as this with a dog under a year old!! Pauline Merrick Brookfield, MA USA
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--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >... What happens when the dogs bolt because they see a rabbit, > squirrel or another dog? That sounds like a very bad accident > waiting to happen.. My husband recently started Rollerjourning (Rollerblading with Jewel on a harness and lead) around our neighborhood. I thought he was crazy at first, especially because he's not a great skater. But the who of them love this activity together. And Jewel completely tunes out to the distractions around her when she is "working". It almost brings a tear to my eye when I see my goofy girl being a real working dog. Rita & Tim Ehrnfeldt and Roller-dog Jewel Howell, NJ --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi All, > I was surprised to read about people attaching their dogs to their > bikes. What happens when the dogs bolt because they see a rabbit, > squirrel or another dog? That sounds like a very bad accident > waiting to happen. Here in the City of Calgary it's actually > against city by-law to walk your dog while riding a bike, on leash > or off, for obvious control issues and safety of others on bikes. > Do people do this alot? Just curious > > Liz Murray > Calgary Alberta > = Support anti-Spam legislation. Join the fight http://www.cauce.org/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
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Hi, I know some bikes with their dogs to exercise the dog. When I see people in town, with a dog beside the bike, I feel it must be very bad for the paws. Of course there have been many accidents. I would not go biking with Vincent, I think it would not be a walk for him to enjoy, he likes to smell on every flower in his way and he is also to heavy...and not exercised and built for this type of constantly running. He is running when he plays with other dogs, then he runs - stop for a while - run again. And he himself always decide when to run around a play. Sounds like your laws in Calgary are great. Margareta Stockholm
Dogs and Bikes
Hi All, I was surprised to read about people attaching their dogs to their bikes. What happens when the dogs bolt because they see a rabbit, squirrel or another dog? That sounds like a very bad accident waiting to happen. Here in the City of Calgary it's actually against city by-law to walk your dog while riding a bike, on leash or off, for obvious control issues and safety of others on bikes. Do people do this alot? Just curious Liz Murray Calgary Alberta
