Question about biking

wolfy dog · 01-06-2013, 04:11 PM

I installed a Walky Dog for WD to go on short biking trips with me.
I would like to know what everyone uses in material: harness (front clip or normal), martin gale collar, regular collar etc. And how this works for you?

Grizzpup · 01-06-2013, 05:12 PM

I am planning on getting one of these for my dog, and I have been watching videos about it on the dog outdoors website. They recommend using the EzyDog Padded Chest Harness. They say you should use a harness so it doesn't hurt the dogs neck. I am planning on getting this harness for Grizzly. You can go here

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huntergreen · 01-06-2013, 05:36 PM

i used to ride on trails with kyra, i always felt asphalt would be too much for her joints. since i was on bike trails, she would be off leash. i had to stop do to the influx of bears and sightings.

elisabeth_00117 · 01-06-2013, 06:31 PM

I use a fursaver and a prong until the dog knows what is expected.

With Stark, it took 1 time.. he is now on a fursaver with a leash.

Zefra has gone a few times now (winter now) and was on a prong and fursaver. I think I could take the prong away but will have to wait until spring to continue working her on the bike.

Too much snow now!

**Liesje** · 01-06-2013, 06:33 PM

With those attachments I'd probably use a harness, but for the initial training I'd run a leash to a prong collar as well and then fade that once the dog gets the concept and is OK on the attachment.

doggiedad · 01-06-2013, 07:39 PM

i would teach my dog to run/heel beside the bike.

Chicagocanine · 01-06-2013, 11:40 PM

I always use a harness.

huntergreen · 01-07-2013, 07:54 AM

harnesses, prong collars ? attached to a bike, unless there is a break away these are not things i would do.

**lhczth** · 01-07-2013, 10:11 AM

I use a Springer and am not familiar with the Walky Dog, but I use a fursaver and then a leash attached to a pinch.

qbchottu · 01-07-2013, 10:17 AM

I use a Walky dog with a flat collar. I have used a harness in the past, but found it chafes the underarm area.

01-06-2013, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
wolfy dog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,287	Question about biking I installed a Walky Dog for WD to go on short biking trips with me. I would like to know what everyone uses in material: harness (front clip or normal), martin gale collar, regular collar etc. And how this works for you? __________________ To know if you are doing things right, you should be willing to trade places with your dog.

01-06-2013, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grizzpup Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 112	I am planning on getting one of these for my dog, and I have been watching videos about it on the dog outdoors website. They recommend using the EzyDog Padded Chest Harness. They say you should use a harness so it doesn't hurt the dogs neck. I am planning on getting this harness for Grizzly. You can go here All Products If you want to look at it __________________ Train Don't Complain

01-06-2013, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 8,320	I use a fursaver and a prong until the dog knows what is expected. With Stark, it took 1 time.. he is now on a fursaver with a leash. Zefra has gone a few times now (winter now) and was on a prong and fursaver. I think I could take the prong away but will have to wait until spring to continue working her on the bike. Too much snow now! __________________ Battleborn Hundesport K-W German Shepherd Club

01-06-2013, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Liesje Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16,233	With those attachments I'd probably use a harness, but for the initial training I'd run a leash to a prong collar as well and then fade that once the dog gets the concept and is OK on the attachment. __________________ Liesje & Nikon vom Blauen Horizont / Blue Horizon GSDs

01-06-2013, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 12,662	i would teach my dog to run/heel beside the bike. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

01-06-2013, 05:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,197	i used to ride on trails with kyra, i always felt asphalt would be too much for her joints. since i was on bike trails, she would be off leash. i had to stop do to the influx of bears and sightings.

01-06-2013, 11:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,108	I always use a harness. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD) 4/24/04-10/23/12

01-07-2013, 07:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,197	harnesses, prong collars ? attached to a bike, unless there is a break away these are not things i would do.

01-07-2013, 10:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
lhczth Administrator & LOTR Addict Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 13,711	I use a Springer and am not familiar with the Walky Dog, but I use a fursaver and then a leash attached to a pinch. __________________ Lisa Clark Zu Treuen Händen Working German Shepherd Dogs *South Michigan SchH and Police Club*

01-07-2013, 10:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
qbchottu Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,712	I use a Walky dog with a flat collar. I have used a harness in the past, but found it chafes the underarm area.

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