newfie lover Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 I have done a search and can't find the information on the thing that attaches to your bike so the dog can run next to you, safely. Any info would be great I have looked and cant find them, or im looking in the wrong places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyp Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I've heard of 2 of these types of things: The Walky Dog, which you can buy in Australia from here or here. The Springer, but I can't find anywhere in Australia that sells them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie lover Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 (edited) thanks SOOOO much Have you used either of these before? Edited December 5, 2005 by newfie lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Rottweiler Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I have a Springer at home which I've used a lot a few years ago. They are good bet you still have to learn how to ride with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyp Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I haven't used either of them. My OH does all the bike riding with the dogs and doesn't want one. He says he's happy enough holding onto the lead while riding. I don't ride with the dogs because I've fallen off twice (once with each dog) when the dog has suddenly veered to one side and that's put me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I uas the Walky Dog attachment and swear by it nickyp - definately worth convincing you and OH to buy one as if the dogs pulls the spring takes most of the strain - even when my dog has been pulling really hard (when I first started using it - at other animals to play ) I've never been pulled over at all just feel like a little tug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyvernblade Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 What an awesome product! We live out in the country but I still wouldn't ride a bike without the dogs being attached somehow. Have emailed them to ask questions How do you go about training a dog to run quietly beside you without pulling you over??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I did it slowly at first with my girl to let her get used to the bike and that I wasn't going to run over her They do catch on quickly. Teaching steady, stop and leave it is also helpful as well as have good brakes Jokes aside it doesn't take them long to get used to it and learn to follow the bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyp Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Indiana (brown dog below) is fine. She just lopes along and keeps an even pace with the bike. Emmylou (in my avatar) is a speed demon though. My OH has clocked her at 26kmh on his bike computer. She's quite strong and tows the bike if he doesn't keep up with her. He's concerned about her pulling too much on a Walky Dog/Springer. We actually ended up selling my bike because we only bought it so we could take the dogs out on rides and, after the 2 falls, I wouldn't try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 The best thing about the walky dog is that it's attached to your bike (under the seat) therefore your dog has the full weight of the bike and the rider - they learn that pulling gets them no where - where as a dog on just a lead only has to pull moderately and it can destabilise the rider and bike. I'm sorry you lost your confidence nickyp, I can tell you now my girl at the start I never would have even tried to bikeride her holding the lead as she definately would have caused an accident and I, like you would have lost my confidence - she was just too strong and too eager to pull but now she will happily and nicely gait alongside the bike to the point where I will be entering her in the ET trial next year (where you can't use any attachments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horus Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 (edited) I run my 2 dalmatians with a bike. I have a double ended lead, clips both ends, that I loop around the bike's frame. They do pull a little when we start off, but within 100m or so settle down to trot beside the front wheel. I guess being bred to trot beside horse and carriages it is quite natural for dallys to do this. I like the idea of having the dogs run further back beside the seat rather than the front wheel, never had a problem but it would seem safer. Looked at the site and it said that for 2 dogs to run them on either side ie a walky dog on left and right hand sides. Has any one used a brace with only 1 walky dog ie both dogs on the 1 side? I really think I may have to invest in one of these. Good topic Just as an interest has anyone seen the Regal Mini Sulky site? That looks awesome for running dogs. Bryan Edited cos I still can spell or type Edited December 5, 2005 by horus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyp Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 (edited) I might give it a try in the new year (planning to do lots more doggy things next year). Emmylou has mellowed and matured a bit and with the extra training I'm planning to do, I'm hoping she'll get easier to handle for these sorts of things. ETA - I just showed OH this thread and mentioned that a Walky Dog might be a good idea. He agreed with me! Every other time I've mentioned it he's insisted that it wouldn't work with Emmylou. Edited December 5, 2005 by nickyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Thats great Nickyp, I think you will be pleasantly surprised Horus - I would have loved one of those sulkies for my dogs but just a bit too expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbear Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Springers are available through this website: www.topdogs.com.au (I have no idea how to do a link) I have one on order as they are expecting new stock in over the next couple of weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netti Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I would like to compete in Endurance Trials in Sept. 06 and this looks like just what I need. I have a bike but havent tried riding with Flynn (SmithfieldXBorder Collie) as yet. He loves to run and it takes a lot to tire him out so I am looking foward to it. Netti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netti Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Hazz, I just noticed that you have your dog to the right of the bike. Wouldnt that put the dog next to the traffic? Just a friendly question so I can do the right thing when I start. Thanks Netti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 No she's on my left when riding if you have a look the handlebars are facing the camera, so she's on the curb side. Best of luck for the ET Netti - I'm sure it's going to be fun (although I'm trying to drag someone so we can ride roughly half each - otherwise I'm going to be stuffed !) Just remember although you can use this attachment for training you can't actually use it in the trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Hey Netti - hi to another Tasmanian. Just be aware that under Tasmanian law you are not allowed to ride a bike with a dog on public roads. Which makes training for ET pretty difficult. I think you're OK riding with the dog on bike OK trails in places like State forest reserves, or parks where dogs and bikes are allowed. Barb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netti Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Hi Barb, Thanks for the info, I didnt know that. I might contact the ET people again as I am sure the event is held near Longford. I wonder how they get around it. Frequently I see people on their bikes with dogs on leads so I wonder who much it is Policed. What are the laws in other states. Cheers Netti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazz Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Well in SA it's obviously not forbidden - don't know how many times I've ridden past a police car with the officers waving and smiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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