Would this work for my dog?

[PATRICK MOORE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bLeBHI3LYAo

We'd switch positions on hills. (Riv content: We'd use one of my Riv fixies.)

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Patrick "dra 'em along" Moore

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[Patrick in VT]

On Apr 9, 1:11 pm, PATRICK MOORE <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bLeBHI3LYAo
>
> We'd switch positions on hills. (Riv content: We'd use one of my Riv fixies.)

I'm not a fan of tethering a dog to a bike for a number of reasons,
and positively against it if you'll be anywhere near traffic. The
only time I take my dogs cycling is when trail riding/mountain biking,
and we use a lot of verbal/visual communication to keep things
together and prevent accidents. They see the occasional MUP too, but
they need to be 100% focused and I'll will stop have them sit and wait
for oncoming bikes/peds/ paws/rollerbladers/baby strollers/
unpredictable children/drunken college kids/other traffic to pass.
it's annoying for me, but other path users tend to really appreciate
that. bottom line is to know your dog and how he/she will respond in
certain environments so you can best protect him.

[PATRICK MOORE]

What I really had in mind was dragging Nico really fast behind me, in
a cloud of dust, down steep, twisting doubletrack, as he skids and
yelps frantically; and on uphills, flogging him wildly as he
scrambles, panting, in front.

But traffic -- now that's something I didn't think of. All sortsa
possibilities ...

Patrick "this time I really am serious" Moore

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[Patrick in VT]

On Apr 9, 3:30 pm, PATRICK MOORE <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote:
> What I really had in mind was dragging Nico really fast behind me, in
> a cloud of dust, down steep, twisting doubletrack, as he skids and
> yelps frantically; and on uphills, flogging him wildly as he
> scrambles, panting, in front.

i've seen enough stupidity and lack of responsibility when it comes to
dogs. it's not something i take lightly.

[Rick]

I previously stuck a pvc pipe through the triangle in a nitto back
rack, then a rope through the pipe, and attached the rope ends to my
dog's leads. Yes, there was an element of risk to all parties
(squirrels proved a hazard), but I was careful to maintain low speeds
and to avoid others -- all of this was on a path near my house.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/92441699@N00/4960044367/in/set-72157624760118439/

It was a smashing success as far as the pooches were concerned both
times we did it, but the pipe doesn't fit with my fenders. So I
ditched the apparatus and went back to being dragged around by them on
foot, and cycle only with bipeds now.

My oldest son has a longboard, however, so part of that could change.

Rick
(who doesn't really recommend this for anyone else, as dogs and owners
vary too widely for general application).

[Philip Williamson]

Is Nico a chihuahua?! I remember WAY long ago, someone was selling a dogbiking kit that was basically a sleddog harness with a lengthy of bungee to soak up the jerkiness. 

I ride with my dog around the neighborhood with her on a leash. She loves it, because she can go full tilt for a couple of long blocks, and then we settle down to a loping pace. The leash is NOT attached to the bike, but held in my two hands across the bars. I can shorten the lead easily if needed. We also have "left," "right," "slow," and, "over" commands pretty well. If she sees a distraction, like other dogs, I repeat, "come," which helps, but we need more work on that. Sometimes we just stop while other dogs pass. 

Way more fun to let her off leash and mountain bike, which is pretty common on the trails I ride. 

 Philip

[PATRICK MOORE]

Yes, a purebred but excessively large for a show dog -- about 8 lb. An
attack Chihuahua (except for his craven personality*).

Some months ago at the local library I came across a young man
carrying a bitch in his backpack who looked exactly like Nico except
half his size -- 4 lb. He said he rode all over town with her. I keep
meaning to introduce Nico to my Timbuktu, but I am afraid he'd be
"fear pissing" in it.

* I got him last year at the pound at a year old and I fear he may
have been mistreated. Tho' he does regularly hump the two aged (14?)
Shi Tzu whom I have in part custody.

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[Philip Williamson]

Ha! I thought it was funny when I clicked through and the dog looked like a chihuahua. Next year, you might gen up some pictures of Nico in the traces with your tricycle as an April fool.

Philip

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