Nikki Bridgeman Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Hey guys. Walking stitch today when i bumped into my sister on her bike, so tied his lead to the handle bars when we got to a quiet field and had a little go... he loved it! Fantastic exercise for him, especially as there isn't an enclosed dog park anywhere on this island. I've seen lots of different bike harnesses/attachments, but really don't know what to go for, they don't sell them in any of the local pet shops, so i'd have to buy online, and was hoping for a little advice before having to buy lots of types and send them back :-D ... Any thoughts? Cheers x[ATTACH=full]19036[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I have a WalkyDog attachment for my bike. It fits under the seat stem and uses a combination of your weight and a Bungee extention rod to attach the pooch the the bike. http://www.walky.co.uk/walky-dog-range.html here's a Video of it (not me ) 2g-IUjTqYkA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Ive got a Walkydog, and I find it's very good, though I've always wondered whether a springer would compete if not be better. Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I cant see your link so it depends where you want to run your dog at the side or upfront ,I use the walkydog for side running and the anntena for running upfront You can buy convertor from innerwolf http://www.innerwolf.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=bikejoring or the antenna from Country hounds http://www.countryhounds.ie/ You dont really need the antenna if you keep your lines tight between you and the dog but I like mine for added saftey,Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Bridgeman Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks guys! Little confused about what harness he'd need to go with it. I like the idea of the out front one, I think i'd feel like I had a little more control with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks guys! Little confused about what harness he'd need to go with it. I like the idea of the out front one, I think i'd feel like I had a little more control with that With the "Out front" or BikeJoring design your dog needs to know and respond to 'left/right and stop' commands at the very minimum as the dog is essentially loose in front of you and can change direction independant of the direction you turn your handle bars (and unless you share a strong psychic bond with your pooch he/she won't know if you need to change direction or stop). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Bridgeman Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 That's an extremely good point... I didn't think of that lol. I guess the one on the side would be better then... But I'm looking at harnesses online right now, and I really don't know what to go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I prefere to use a long distance manmat harness because your lines are quite high while bikejoring it has less strain on your dog s back if your keeping your lines lower then an x-back harness,Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Sorry thought you said you were running your dog upfront on the handle bars any way manmat long distance harness is great for the walkydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Yeah, I too use the Manmat Long Distance - Country Hounds below are great, Rita really knows customer service. I bike my Harley off a cani-cross belt I bought from there, with a bike-joring bungee gangline (I use the shorter cani-cross bungee for cani-cross). I like being in direct contact with the dog rather than being disconnected through the bike - though beware - when you come off at speed being towed by your belt you get some great aerobatics in before you hit the ground lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 just incase you wanted to know. Gee is right, Haw is left, Hike is carry on, On By is for distractions, and Whoa is stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 just incase you wanted to know. Gee is right, Haw is left, Hike is carry on, On By is for distractions, and Whoa is stop I stand to be corrected since I don't know this from personal experience but according to several references Gee and Haw seem to have been reversed when they crossed the Atlantic. Grandpa and Uncle Willie drove horses pulling wagons when I was a tiny kid but I don't remember what they might have used?? quote="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:CliffC/Gee_and_haw'] For horses, in the U.S. "gee" (pronounced jee) generally means turn right, while "haw" means turn left. In England, the meanings are reversed, but as James Lloyd Clark points out, "Generally, work horses are not subject to a lot of international travel so the fear of great confusion on the farm is minimal."[1] The English meanings are used for sledding in Alaska and Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Bridgeman Posted August 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 what's wrong with 'left' and 'right' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 I stand to be corrected since I don't know this from personal experience but according to several references Gee and Haw seem to have been reversed when they crossed the Atlantic. Grandpa and Uncle Willie drove horses pulling wagons when I was a tiny kid but I don't remember what they might have used?? quote="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:CliffC/Gee_and_haw'] For horses, in the U.S. "gee" (pronounced jee) generally means turn right, while "haw" means turn left. In England, the meanings are reversed, but as James Lloyd Clark points out, "Generally, work horses are not subject to a lot of international travel so the fear of great confusion on the farm is minimal."[1] The English meanings are used for sledding in Alaska and Canada. I like his comment that I've put in bold above ... naw, I guess not. And this would explain why, with horses the words are reversed and not with sleight animals. The things you find wandering around the web ... This is just one of several references that say the same thing - now how about the reality of it, folks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky princess Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 some great info about harnesses etc but please only run your dog in the cool never in temps as we are experiences right now. shouldnt be above 12degrees and never when humid. also be careful with the surface so their pads are not wripped apart. its great exercise but be careful cos if not done correctly or under control you could seriously injure your dog. Great you want to give it a go though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky princess Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 what's wrong with 'left' and 'right' ? People use the mushing commands such as haw, gee etc so anybody can run your dog for you. this is useful at a rally and when you have lots of dogs. left/right would work as long as your consistant. but you do need to do it so you can control your dog and prevent a terrible accident/injury to you and your dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki Bridgeman Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Just wanna see if this banner works, and didn't know where else to paste it http://pitapata.com/'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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