[RBW] Re: Would this work for my dog?
On Apr 9, 1:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bLeBHI3LYAo > > We'd switch positions on hills. (Riv content: We'd use one of my Riv fixies.) I'm not a fan of tethering a dog to a bike for a number of reasons, and positively against it if you'll be anywhere near traffic. The only time I take my dogs cycling is when trail riding/mountain biking, and we use a lot of verbal/visual communication to keep things together and prevent accidents. They see the occasional MUP too, but they need to be 100% focused and I'll will stop have them sit and wait for oncoming bikes/peds/ paws/rollerbladers/baby strollers/ unpredictable children/drunken college kids/other traffic to pass. it's annoying for me, but other path users tend to really appreciate that. bottom line is to know your dog and how he/she will respond in certain environments so you can best protect him. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Would this work for my dog?
On Apr 9, 3:30 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: > What I really had in mind was dragging Nico really fast behind me, in > a cloud of dust, down steep, twisting doubletrack, as he skids and > yelps frantically; and on uphills, flogging him wildly as he > scrambles, panting, in front. i've seen enough stupidity and lack of responsibility when it comes to dogs. it's not something i take lightly. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Would this work for my dog?
I previously stuck a pvc pipe through the triangle in a nitto back rack, then a rope through the pipe, and attached the rope ends to my dog's leads. Yes, there was an element of risk to all parties (squirrels proved a hazard), but I was careful to maintain low speeds and to avoid others -- all of this was on a path near my house. http://www.flickr.com/photos/92441699@N00/4960044367/in/set-72157624760118439/ It was a smashing success as far as the pooches were concerned both times we did it, but the pipe doesn't fit with my fenders. So I ditched the apparatus and went back to being dragged around by them on foot, and cycle only with bipeds now. My oldest son has a longboard, however, so part of that could change. Rick (who doesn't really recommend this for anyone else, as dogs and owners vary too widely for general application). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Would this work for my dog?
Is Nico a chihuahua?! I remember WAY long ago, someone was selling a dogbiking kit that was basically a sleddog harness with a lengthy of bungee to soak up the jerkiness. I ride with my dog around the neighborhood with her on a leash. She loves it, because she can go full tilt for a couple of long blocks, and then we settle down to a loping pace. The leash is NOT attached to the bike, but held in my two hands across the bars. I can shorten the lead easily if needed. We also have "left," "right," "slow," and, "over" commands pretty well. If she sees a distraction, like other dogs, I repeat, "come," which helps, but we need more work on that. Sometimes we just stop while other dogs pass. Way more fun to let her off leash and mountain bike, which is pretty common on the trails I ride. Philip On Monday, April 9, 2012 10:11:14 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bLeBHI3LYAo > > We'd switch positions on hills. (Riv content: We'd use one of my Riv > fixies.) > > https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5729449496885619506 > > Patrick "dra 'em along" Moore > > -- > > - > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html > - > > A billion stars go spinning through the night > Blazing high above your head; > But in you is the Presence that will be > When all the stars are dead. > > Ranier Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/AAJPsJt7HzEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Would this work for my dog?
What I really had in mind was dragging Nico really fast behind me, in a cloud of dust, down steep, twisting doubletrack, as he skids and yelps frantically; and on uphills, flogging him wildly as he scrambles, panting, in front. But traffic -- now that's something I didn't think of. All sortsa possibilities ... Patrick "this time I really am serious" Moore On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 1:01 PM, Patrick in VT wrote: > On Apr 9, 1:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote: >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bLeBHI3LYAo >> >> We'd switch positions on hills. (Riv content: We'd use one of my Riv fixies.) > > I'm not a fan of tethering a dog to a bike for a number of reasons, > and positively against it if you'll be anywhere near traffic. The > only time I take my dogs cycling is when trail riding/mountain biking, > and we use a lot of verbal/visual communication to keep things > together and prevent accidents. They see the occasional MUP too, but > they need to be 100% focused and I'll will stop have them sit and wait > for oncoming bikes/peds/ paws/rollerbladers/baby strollers/ > unpredictable children/drunken college kids/other traffic to pass. > it's annoying for me, but other path users tend to really appreciate > that. bottom line is to know your dog and how he/she will respond in > certain environments so you can best protect him. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. Ranier Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Would this work for my dog?
Yes, a purebred but excessively large for a show dog -- about 8 lb. An attack Chihuahua (except for his craven personality*). Some months ago at the local library I came across a young man carrying a bitch in his backpack who looked exactly like Nico except half his size -- 4 lb. He said he rode all over town with her. I keep meaning to introduce Nico to my Timbuktu, but I am afraid he'd be "fear pissing" in it. * I got him last year at the pound at a year old and I fear he may have been mistreated. Tho' he does regularly hump the two aged (14?) Shi Tzu whom I have in part custody. On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 3:21 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: > Is Nico a chihuahua?! I remember WAY long ago, someone was selling a > dogbiking kit that was basically a sleddog harness with a lengthy of bungee > to soak up the jerkiness. > > I ride with my dog around the neighborhood with her on a leash. She loves > it, because she can go full tilt for a couple of long blocks, and then we > settle down to a loping pace. The leash is NOT attached to the bike, but > held in my two hands across the bars. I can shorten the lead easily if > needed. We also have "left," "right," "slow," and, "over" commands pretty > well. If she sees a distraction, like other dogs, I repeat, "come," which > helps, but we need more work on that. Sometimes we just stop while other > dogs pass. > Way more fun to let her off leash and mountain bike, which is pretty common > on the trails I ride. > > Philip > > > On Monday, April 9, 2012 10:11:14 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bLeBHI3LYAo >> >> We'd switch positions on hills. (Riv content: We'd use one of my Riv >> fixies.) >> >> >> https://picasaweb.google.com/BERTIN753/BIKESMISCELLANEA#5729449496885619506 >> >> Patrick "dra 'em along" Moore >> >> -- >> >> - >> Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM >> For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW >> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html >> - >> >> A billion stars go spinning through the night >> Blazing high above your head; >> But in you is the Presence that will be >> When all the stars are dead. >> >> Ranier Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/AAJPsJt7HzEJ. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW http://resumespecialties.com/index.html - A billion stars go spinning through the night Blazing high above your head; But in you is the Presence that will be When all the stars are dead. Ranier Maria Rilke, Buddha in Glory -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] Re: Would this work for my dog?
Ha! I thought it was funny when I clicked through and the dog looked like a chihuahua. Next year, you might gen up some pictures of Nico in the traces with your tricycle as an April fool. Philip Philip Williamson Www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/oDEF6tkxfVkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
