Best lead for running/biking with your GSD

manther21 · 02-17-2010, 06:30 PM

We currently use a pinch collar with her when we go on walks, but Im nervous about when we start jogging. What would be better for her? I know about the bike attachments, and will look into those. I just didnt know if maybe a halter would be better for running.

Any suggestions?

OzarksGSD · 02-28-2010, 12:50 PM

I am not an expert but I think it's better for your dog to associate pulling with a harness and not with a collar. I run both my GSDs in skijoring fashion with harnesses and they both know it is acceptable to pull when the "gang line" is attached to the harness but not OK to pull when a lead is attached to the collar. Both of them pull like a freight train when on harness, but will walk beside me in typical fashion without pulling when on a lead/collar.

Hope this helps.

Minnieski · 02-28-2010, 03:03 PM

oooooooo, skijoring! I can't wait to move back up north to try it!

When we bike with Minnie she is on her flat collar. She heels by the bike, so she's not pulling. When we do any kind of work where she can pull we have her on a harness so she knows it's ok. My Dh jogs with her on her flat collar and she trots along nicely.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 02-28-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OzarksGSD

I am not an expert but I think it's better for your dog to associate pulling with a harness and not with a collar. I run both my GSDs in skijoring fashion with harnesses and they both know it is acceptable to pull when the "gang line" is attached to the harness but not OK to pull when a lead is attached to the collar. Both of them pull like a freight train when on harness, but will walk beside me in typical fashion without pulling when on a lead/collar.

Hope this helps.

Think OzarksGSD may be right about this. I'd definitely work with the bike attachments by Springer. They've been doing this for years..

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Chicagocanine · 03-01-2010, 11:24 PM

I always use a harness when I bike with my dogs. It's much safer and more comfortable.
I'd also recommend either one of the bike attachments for dogs or getting a bikejoring setup. Biking and holding a leash is not safe.

Elaine · 03-02-2010, 01:31 AM

I run and bike my dog on a pinch collar and do not allow any pulling. I personally do not like the bike attachments because the dogs pull and I want my dog to just run and not waste effort pulling. I feel it's much harder on them as they don't generally pull straight and any twisting motion is hard on the joints. You definitely have to have good control and be very aware of what's going on when you bike without the attachment as you can be yanked off.

The attachments are nice in that your dog isn't likely to pull you off the bike and you can have both hands on the handlebars. I have seen people use buckle collars and harnesses on the attachments with equal success.

Catu · 03-09-2010, 11:12 PM

I would be very afraid to jog and bike with any kind of head halter. One bad movement at high speed and the dog can easily snap something in the neck.

doggiedad · 03-09-2010, 11:36 PM

i think you should teach your dog to heel
on and off leash so when you jog
it'll be a peice of cake.

02-17-2010, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
manther21 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 69	Best lead for running/biking with your GSD We currently use a pinch collar with her when we go on walks, but Im nervous about when we start jogging. What would be better for her? I know about the bike attachments, and will look into those. I just didnt know if maybe a halter would be better for running. Any suggestions? __________________ Samantha and Wesley ~~~~~~~~~~~~ GSD Abby 03/21/08- GSD mix Parker 02/20/10- Crazy Cats: Lily, Chester, Peanut

02-28-2010, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minnieski Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,022	oooooooo, skijoring! I can't wait to move back up north to try it! When we bike with Minnie she is on her flat collar. She heels by the bike, so she's not pulling. When we do any kind of work where she can pull we have her on a harness so she knows it's ok. My Dh jogs with her on her flat collar and she trots along nicely. __________________ Minnie - CGC Tanner

03-01-2010, 11:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,518	I always use a harness when I bike with my dogs. It's much safer and more comfortable. I'd also recommend either one of the bike attachments for dogs or getting a bikejoring setup. Biking and holding a leash is not safe. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

03-02-2010, 01:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Elaine Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,785	I run and bike my dog on a pinch collar and do not allow any pulling. I personally do not like the bike attachments because the dogs pull and I want my dog to just run and not waste effort pulling. I feel it's much harder on them as they don't generally pull straight and any twisting motion is hard on the joints. You definitely have to have good control and be very aware of what's going on when you bike without the attachment as you can be yanked off. The attachments are nice in that your dog isn't likely to pull you off the bike and you can have both hands on the handlebars. I have seen people use buckle collars and harnesses on the attachments with equal success. __________________ Elaine and the herd

03-09-2010, 11:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Catu Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Valdivia, Chile Posts: 4,276	I would be very afraid to jog and bike with any kind of head halter. One bad movement at high speed and the dog can easily snap something in the neck. __________________ "The dog does not need to be deranked so much as the people need to learn to act like people worth listening to" Suzanne Clothier. Diabla, my Daemon; SchH A, RH-T A Akela, my Direwolf; Work in Progress Bagheera, Long term puppy host

02-28-2010, 12:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
OzarksGSD New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3	I am not an expert but I think it's better for your dog to associate pulling with a harness and not with a collar. I run both my GSDs in skijoring fashion with harnesses and they both know it is acceptable to pull when the "gang line" is attached to the harness but not OK to pull when a lead is attached to the collar. Both of them pull like a freight train when on harness, but will walk beside me in typical fashion without pulling when on a lead/collar. Hope this helps.

03-09-2010, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 9,853	i think you should teach your dog to heel on and off leash so when you jog it'll be a peice of cake. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

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