Cycling with My Dog.. Any Advice??
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There was a guy in my neighborhood that would ride with his dog. He would do at least 3 laps. One lap the dog would be in the trailer behind him. Next time the dog would be running beside him (no leash I'm sure he trained him on this). Then the 3rd time he was back in the trailer.0
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Honestly, that sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. I crashed my bike one year ago and got a major concussion and am still not fully healed. And I'm not a bad biker. Don't do anything stupid...not to be rude or anything, I just don't think that's a safe idea. I wouldn't want you or your dog to get hurt when you can easily avoid it.0
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truth. and the best way to tire a dog is nosework. why? because the dog is using its brain.It is called lunging and used for horses. It is mind numbing for the animal. Show dogs excercise like any other animal I have a 25,000 GSD that runs at the dog park. The hot walker you show is also a form of abuse. Would YOU like to walk in a circle for 2 hrs? Think people.
if you give a dog regular exercise and it still has too much energy, chances are you're not giving enough mental stimulation.0 -
Agree about the mental stimulation.
We have a doggy funpark near us which has an agility course set up on it. Max my Weim is now 6 - as I said, he can be a bit unpredictable, so this securely fenced area is perfect for him. Plus he LOVES the agility course - the assistant there says she's never seen a Weim do agility before. And the fact that he's using his brain as well as his paws means he gets well tired out.
If you have a lot of garden could you make something similar yourself?0 -
Im teaching my dog to run beside me and my bike. I know you have a bad knee so cant jog, but teaching a dog to heel when walking or running is a must before moving onto a bike. You have to be able to trust in your ability to control him off the lead. In case you have to let go or to stop him from running in front of your bike or pulling you over. I am jogging and walking with my Kelpie and he has to heel and stay on the other side of me from the road. I walk him with a haltie so he cant physically pull me around and if he deviates to the wrong side of me or doesn't heel I stop and he is called back into position. We have progressed to him running alongside me without running off to other dogs or going onto the road ( we practised on less used roads and bike paths first so there wasn't any pressure, also alot of practise on lead before off lead). He is about a year old as well so I am watching his km's so Im not putting too much strain on his muscles, tendons and bones. He is also a young dog and you have to remember that maturity comes with age. Go slow for a year and by that time he will have matured alot and grown into is body and should have the basics down pat. you should have a dog that runs alongside without a lead and listens to you. Good luck. These activities are great bonding excursuses, reinforces discipline and keeps both of you fit.0
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When I lived in Amsterdam, I saw people do this all the time, even on pretty busy roads. They just kept the dog on the right hand side on a lead.0
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My sister and I do it quite often with several different dogs of varying sizes:
Hold onto the leash, don't hook it to the bike. That way you can let go if need be and not be toppled by a pulling dog.
Keep the dog to the same side always. It lets them know what is going on and will be more familiar/comfortable for them.
Pay attention to it's need to stop and rest. If the dog just stops and sits for a rest, let go of the leash and then stop and turn around. Don't let yourself be jerked to a halt.
Otherwise all the same things as walking him.0 -
It is called lunging and used for horses. It is mind numbing for the animal. Show dogs excercise like any other animal I have a 25,000 GSD that runs at the dog park. The hot walker you show is also a form of abuse. Would YOU like to walk in a circle for 2 hrs? Think people.
I'm the one who posted the lunging.
So you would prefer a dog park, no discipline, random interactions with who-knows what animals with who-knows what diseases or temperament? Sounds like injury and illness combined with no learning experience at all.
Or are you all for the idea of the bike rider or animal getting injured with the bike ride idea? I've done it, and it requires extreme concentration from both dog and rider. Lunging is a perfectly acceptable safe way to exercise an animal. The best exercise is the one you can do safely.
The dog isn't tied up for nine hours. It's exercise. Kind of like a treadmill or elliptical or lap-swimming for people.
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i feel the need to point out that i've owned dogs my entire life, i've trained for nosework, agility, obedience and manwork, and i have a qualification in dog behaviour and psychology before i say... utter twaddle!So you would prefer a dog park, no discipline, random interactions with who-knows what animals with who-knows what diseases or temperament? Sounds like injury and illness combined with no learning experience at all.
Or are you all for the idea of the bike rider or animal getting injured with the bike ride idea? I've done it, and it requires extreme concentration from both dog and rider. Lunging is a perfectly acceptable safe way to exercise an animal. The best exercise is the one you can do safely.0 -
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i feel the need to point out that i've owned dogs my entire life, i've trained for nosework, agility, obedience and manwork, and i have a qualification in dog behaviour and psychology before i say... utter twaddle!So you would prefer a dog park, no discipline, random interactions with who-knows what animals with who-knows what diseases or temperament? Sounds like injury and illness combined with no learning experience at all.
Or are you all for the idea of the bike rider or animal getting injured with the bike ride idea? I've done it, and it requires extreme concentration from both dog and rider. Lunging is a perfectly acceptable safe way to exercise an animal. The best exercise is the one you can do safely.
Whatever, now we're trotting out our "qualifications" for posting on a Fitness forum? SMH. I'm better than you. Because, that's why.
How silly.
The poster was being alarmist. I was being alarmist back at him. Both views are ridiculously extreme. It's exercise. It doesn't have to be dangerous - and lunging is perfectly acceptable as A FORM of exercise. Not the ONLY type.0 -
Dogs will do anything to please us, please be careful and know his limits! They won't stop when they are tired, because they want to be with you!!
If you go for a short ride, make sure you have plenty of water for him and the pavement isn't to hot! Have you seen the pics of a dog with his paws burned from running? Makes me sad!0 -
I feel the need to point out that the person who owns the dog, loves it, and is with it every day is still 100 times more qualified to judge whether or not that particular dog is happy than anyone who isn't, regardless of whatever 'qualification' they claim to have.
i feel the need to point out that i've owned dogs my entire life, i've trained for nosework, agility, obedience and manwork, and i have a qualification in dog behaviour and psychology before i say... utter twaddle!So you would prefer a dog park, no discipline, random interactions with who-knows what animals with who-knows what diseases or temperament? Sounds like injury and illness combined with no learning experience at all.
Or are you all for the idea of the bike rider or animal getting injured with the bike ride idea? I've done it, and it requires extreme concentration from both dog and rider. Lunging is a perfectly acceptable safe way to exercise an animal. The best exercise is the one you can do safely.0 -
Dogs will do anything to please us, please be careful and know his limits! They won't stop when they are tired, because they want to be with you!!
If you go for a short ride, make sure you have plenty of water for him and the pavement isn't to hot! Have you seen the pics of a dog with his paws burned from running? Makes me sad!
Apparently you haven't met my lab. He is more than willing to let me know when he is done running with me, usually around 4k. :laugh:0 -
Is there an off leash park near you with biking trails? There is a huge off leash park in Memphis called the Outback at Shelby Farms. A lot of people take their dogs there and do some simply off road biking.
And I don't know what kind of dog park the above quote is refering to, but any -PROPER- dog owner would know, you don't take your dog to an off leash park unless: 1) You dog is well disciplined and listens to commands, 2) You trust your dog to come first time when called, 3) The dog is well socialised, 4) They are fully vacinated.
I suggest an off leash park. Gives plenty of room to run for your dog, and you don't have to worry about it darting and pulling your bike from under you.0 -
oh dear... because ''utter twaddle'' was an entirely serious comment, not posted with tongue within a thousand miles of cheek, following a description of my serious reasons for seriously knowing better seriously.
i feel the need to point out that i've owned dogs my entire life, i've trained for nosework, agility, obedience and manwork, and i have a qualification in dog behaviour and psychology before i say... utter twaddle!So you would prefer a dog park, no discipline, random interactions with who-knows what animals with who-knows what diseases or temperament? Sounds like injury and illness combined with no learning experience at all.
Or are you all for the idea of the bike rider or animal getting injured with the bike ride idea? I've done it, and it requires extreme concentration from both dog and rider. Lunging is a perfectly acceptable safe way to exercise an animal. The best exercise is the one you can do safely.
Whatever, now we're trotting out our "qualifications" for posting on a Fitness forum? SMH. I'm better than you. Because, that's why.
How silly.
The poster was being alarmist. I was being alarmist back at him. Both views are ridiculously extreme. It's exercise. It doesn't have to be dangerous - and lunging is perfectly acceptable as A FORM of exercise. Not the ONLY type.
never mind!0 -
"Little dog attacked by big dog at the park" happens to pay a portion of our bills/mortgage on a frequent basis. (Another big contributor is those invisible fence contraptions that dogs easily ignore to run out into the street in front of a car.) I take that as evidence that there aren't enough "proper" dog owners out there, and you can probably guess who ends up paying the vet bill when little dog is attacked by big dog. (Hint, it isn't the person who wasn't even responsible enough to train their dog.)Is there an off leash park near you with biking trails? There is a huge off leash park in Memphis called the Outback at Shelby Farms. A lot of people take their dogs there and do some simply off road biking.
And I don't know what kind of dog park the above quote is refering to, but any -PROPER- dog owner would know, you don't take your dog to an off leash park unless: 1) You dog is well disciplined and listens to commands, 2) You trust your dog to come first time when called, 3) The dog is well socialised, 4) They are fully vacinated.
I suggest an off leash park. Gives plenty of room to run for your dog, and you don't have to worry about it darting and pulling your bike from under you.0 -
Was that sarcasm?
oh dear... because ''utter twaddle'' was an entirely serious comment, not posted with tongue within a thousand miles of cheek, following a description of my serious reasons for seriously knowing better seriously.
i feel the need to point out that i've owned dogs my entire life, i've trained for nosework, agility, obedience and manwork, and i have a qualification in dog behaviour and psychology before i say... utter twaddle!So you would prefer a dog park, no discipline, random interactions with who-knows what animals with who-knows what diseases or temperament? Sounds like injury and illness combined with no learning experience at all.
Or are you all for the idea of the bike rider or animal getting injured with the bike ride idea? I've done it, and it requires extreme concentration from both dog and rider. Lunging is a perfectly acceptable safe way to exercise an animal. The best exercise is the one you can do safely.
Whatever, now we're trotting out our "qualifications" for posting on a Fitness forum? SMH. I'm better than you. Because, that's why.
How silly.
The poster was being alarmist. I was being alarmist back at him. Both views are ridiculously extreme. It's exercise. It doesn't have to be dangerous - and lunging is perfectly acceptable as A FORM of exercise. Not the ONLY type.
never mind!
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"Little dog attacked by big dog at the park" happens to pay a portion of our bills/mortgage on a frequent basis. (Another big contributor is those invisible fence contraptions that dogs easily ignore to run out into the street in front of a car.) I take that as evidence that there aren't enough "proper" dog owners out there, and you can probably guess who ends up paying the vet bill when little dog is attacked by big dog. (Hint, it isn't the person who wasn't even responsible enough to train their dog.)Is there an off leash park near you with biking trails? There is a huge off leash park in Memphis called the Outback at Shelby Farms. A lot of people take their dogs there and do some simply off road biking.
And I don't know what kind of dog park the above quote is refering to, but any -PROPER- dog owner would know, you don't take your dog to an off leash park unless: 1) You dog is well disciplined and listens to commands, 2) You trust your dog to come first time when called, 3) The dog is well socialised, 4) They are fully vacinated.
I suggest an off leash park. Gives plenty of room to run for your dog, and you don't have to worry about it darting and pulling your bike from under you.
This is exactly why I don't do them. I have 3 large dogs and regardless of what happened I am concerned the blame would fall on them.
I also wouldn't trust two of them with the fence either. The two GSDs are very high drive dogs. My lab is pretty soft so it would be a fine deterrent for him. The other two would go right through without a thought if they really wanted what was on the other side.0 -
This is exactly why I don't do them. I have 3 large dogs and regardless of what happened I am concerned the blame would fall on them.
I spend some time at the local dog park frequently - not with my dog - just because it's at the beach and at the end of a long hike I do on a regular basis.
Seems it's usually the little dogs who start crap - and the big dogs who get fed up and say, "Oh, Hell no." I blame the people here, just so we're clear. Little dogs are babied way too much.0 -
I cringe anytime I see people cycling or running with their dogs. I heard a vet say on the radio once that dogs, no matter what the breed, are not built for long distance running. I think it 's okay if your going on a short run, but long distance is not good for dogs, esp. the breeds that are prone to hip dysplasia.0
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i'm english.
Was that sarcasm?
oh dear... because ''utter twaddle'' was an entirely serious comment, not posted with tongue within a thousand miles of cheek, following a description of my serious reasons for seriously knowing better seriously.
i feel the need to point out that i've owned dogs my entire life, i've trained for nosework, agility, obedience and manwork, and i have a qualification in dog behaviour and psychology before i say... utter twaddle!So you would prefer a dog park, no discipline, random interactions with who-knows what animals with who-knows what diseases or temperament? Sounds like injury and illness combined with no learning experience at all.
Or are you all for the idea of the bike rider or animal getting injured with the bike ride idea? I've done it, and it requires extreme concentration from both dog and rider. Lunging is a perfectly acceptable safe way to exercise an animal. The best exercise is the one you can do safely.
Whatever, now we're trotting out our "qualifications" for posting on a Fitness forum? SMH. I'm better than you. Because, that's why.
How silly.
The poster was being alarmist. I was being alarmist back at him. Both views are ridiculously extreme. It's exercise. It doesn't have to be dangerous - and lunging is perfectly acceptable as A FORM of exercise. Not the ONLY type.
never mind!0 -
I cringe anytime I see people cycling or running with their dogs. I heard a vet say on the radio once that dogs, no matter what the breed, are not built for long distance running. I think it 's okay if your going on a short run, but long distance is not good for dogs, esp. the breeds that are prone to hip dysplasia.
I guess that would all come down to what you consider "long distance" for a dog. There are plenty of breeds that are suitable to cover great distances. Granted running alongside you is a little different their running at their own pace, for running I doubt that the majority of people are going far enough to be too far for the dog (and our pace is usually slower than theirs would be). Biking might be a little different but I would also expect an owner would account for that when cycling.
One of the best things you can do for a breed that is prone to dysplasia (aside from getting from a good breeder who screens their stock for the disease, if your choose that route) is to keep them lean. I would argue keeping them active and strong (obviously a diagnosis and severity may change options).0 -
Was that sarcasm?
i'm english.
Was that sarcasm?
oh dear... because ''utter twaddle'' was an entirely serious comment, not posted with tongue within a thousand miles of cheek, following a description of my serious reasons for seriously knowing better seriously.
i feel the need to point out that i've owned dogs my entire life, i've trained for nosework, agility, obedience and manwork, and i have a qualification in dog behaviour and psychology before i say... utter twaddle!So you would prefer a dog park, no discipline, random interactions with who-knows what animals with who-knows what diseases or temperament? Sounds like injury and illness combined with no learning experience at all.
Or are you all for the idea of the bike rider or animal getting injured with the bike ride idea? I've done it, and it requires extreme concentration from both dog and rider. Lunging is a perfectly acceptable safe way to exercise an animal. The best exercise is the one you can do safely.
Whatever, now we're trotting out our "qualifications" for posting on a Fitness forum? SMH. I'm better than you. Because, that's why.
How silly.
The poster was being alarmist. I was being alarmist back at him. Both views are ridiculously extreme. It's exercise. It doesn't have to be dangerous - and lunging is perfectly acceptable as A FORM of exercise. Not the ONLY type.
never mind! 0 -
Please don't do this.
It is very dangerous for you and the dog.
I was a witness to a bad accident on a very mellow street---dog was startled, pulled woman down into a car---woman was being loaded into the ambulance and asked if I [a stranger] would take her dog home, a few blocks away and lock him in the backyard. Woman had a few broken bones.0 -
bazinga.Was that sarcasm?0 -
I bike with my 10 month old 85 pound Doberman twice everyday......I purchased a "Walky Dog" from Amazon (best price). The "Walky Dog" attaches to the seat of your bike and has a 15 inch rod that stick out with a leash attachment on the end. The "Walky Dog" prevents my dog from going in front of the bike or behind the bike. In addition to that she cannot dart off to chase after a bird, lizard, etc. When training her to take a bike ride, I walked with her beside the bike until she felt comfortable, then attached the "Walky Dog" to her leash and walked around with her until she felt comfortable and after that my girl was fine. Since my girl is still a puppy, I do not go too fast or for too long as her bones are still growing and where I live it is very hot and humid.
I also use a girls bike so if something does happen I can just step out of the bike and not have an accident......so far so good.
Good luck.0 -
dont run over the dog!
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"Little dog attacked by big dog at the park" happens to pay a portion of our bills/mortgage on a frequent basis. (Another big contributor is those invisible fence contraptions that dogs easily ignore to run out into the street in front of a car.) I take that as evidence that there aren't enough "proper" dog owners out there, and you can probably guess who ends up paying the vet bill when little dog is attacked by big dog. (Hint, it isn't the person who wasn't even responsible enough to train their dog.)Is there an off leash park near you with biking trails? There is a huge off leash park in Memphis called the Outback at Shelby Farms. A lot of people take their dogs there and do some simply off road biking.
And I don't know what kind of dog park the above quote is refering to, but any -PROPER- dog owner would know, you don't take your dog to an off leash park unless: 1) You dog is well disciplined and listens to commands, 2) You trust your dog to come first time when called, 3) The dog is well socialised, 4) They are fully vacinated.
I suggest an off leash park. Gives plenty of room to run for your dog, and you don't have to worry about it darting and pulling your bike from under you.
I have called the park rangers several times at Shelby Farms due to unsocialized dogs...large and small. So yes, I do hold the owners of unsocialized dogs completely accountable. And again, that is the poor training of said dogs.
And second....it is not always the "large" dogs that cause the issues. 99% of the time it is the ankle bitter Jack Russell's or the alikes that cause the problems...thus again, improper socialization. I take my mixed breed pit to the dog park all the time...off leash. He comes first time when called. When I say "stay" he stays. If I tell him "no" or "drop it" he stops what he is doing. I am a huge supporter of off leash parks. The park is only as good as the people it serves.
Oh...and drop the "little dog attacked by big dog", because 9 times out of 10, it is the little dog that is running around harassing other dogs and the owners stand there and do nothing. Until finally the larger dog gets annoyed enough to stand up to the little dog, then the owner gets all butt hurt and claims the larger dog attacked.0
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