We have a neighbor who has a “stop” collar (akin to an electric fence) on his dog. The guy rides his bike and the dog can run freely, but never go too far away. My dog likes to RUN and I can’t keep up with him – might look into that.
Young, healthy dogs need to run occasionally. If there’s no off-leash area nearby, a run beside a bicycle is an alternative. Taking the dog for a run does not preclude taking it for a walk (and smell fest) later. -There are attachments available, that allow you to safely tether your dog to your bicycle. Then, it’s simply a matter of allowing your dog to set the pace, and not overdoing it. -
Back when we had our Husky, if he saw me get my bicycle out, he would start going crazy, cause he thought he was going to go for a run. He loved it. He would pull me. ( I would pedal so he wouldn’t have to pull much, but he always led)
Dogs will happily run. And run. And run. But if attached to a leash – what happens if the cyclist has to stop suddenly, or crashes into a tree, rock, or whatever. What if the one on the bike is an idiot? And he doesn’t slow down to let the dog rest or bring water?.there are some mountain bikers who do the trails in the woods and the dogs don’t need a leash. And the dogs out run the bikes. And come back to their humans with the look of ’what’s taking you so long?’
I usually agree with and appreciate the animal rights themed “Other Coast” strips. But in our dense suburban neighborhood, I see a lot more owners committing the sin of under-exercising their dogs, than I see careless bike-mounted dog runners. One likely has to be really devoted to learn to safely ride with a leashed dog. And some dogs can’t easily get what they need other ways.
Dani Rice over 10 years ago
We have a neighbor who has a “stop” collar (akin to an electric fence) on his dog. The guy rides his bike and the dog can run freely, but never go too far away. My dog likes to RUN and I can’t keep up with him – might look into that.
HonoBear over 10 years ago
Doesn’t look at all happy to me….
pumaman over 10 years ago
You should only take your dog for a drag if it is dead.
Helen Ferrieux over 10 years ago
they’re just too damn’ lazy.
Ink blot Premium Member over 10 years ago
Young, healthy dogs need to run occasionally. If there’s no off-leash area nearby, a run beside a bicycle is an alternative. Taking the dog for a run does not preclude taking it for a walk (and smell fest) later. -There are attachments available, that allow you to safely tether your dog to your bicycle. Then, it’s simply a matter of allowing your dog to set the pace, and not overdoing it. -
bmatraw over 10 years ago
Back when we had our Husky, if he saw me get my bicycle out, he would start going crazy, cause he thought he was going to go for a run. He loved it. He would pull me. ( I would pedal so he wouldn’t have to pull much, but he always led)
Hunter7 over 10 years ago
Dogs will happily run. And run. And run. But if attached to a leash – what happens if the cyclist has to stop suddenly, or crashes into a tree, rock, or whatever. What if the one on the bike is an idiot? And he doesn’t slow down to let the dog rest or bring water?.there are some mountain bikers who do the trails in the woods and the dogs don’t need a leash. And the dogs out run the bikes. And come back to their humans with the look of ’what’s taking you so long?’
Druarc over 10 years ago
We use to take our Shepherds to the local cycle drome, and let them off the leash, and they’d run beside the bike as we went round the drome :)
Jon Premium Member over 10 years ago
I usually agree with and appreciate the animal rights themed “Other Coast” strips. But in our dense suburban neighborhood, I see a lot more owners committing the sin of under-exercising their dogs, than I see careless bike-mounted dog runners. One likely has to be really devoted to learn to safely ride with a leashed dog. And some dogs can’t easily get what they need other ways.