HuskyMom09 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Our Springer just arrived 4 days ago and we've been having a blast using it! We've been doing 2.5 miles per day, and even though it was raining and cold I toughed it out, Denali didn't seem to mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Denali sure looks like he is have fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 aww glad you're both enjoying it i'd opt for a different harness though - one that's more comfortable any doesn't bunch up x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 aww glad you're both enjoying it i'd opt for a different harness though - one that's more comfortable any doesn't bunch up x It only bunches up when I slow down (aka taking pics). I'm not coordinated enough to pedal and pic at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 It only bunches up when I slow down (aka taking pics). I'm not coordinated enough to pedal and pic at the same time! :doglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 i go biking aswell but dont have any equipment.. just a lead harness and bike haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollynDiesel Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Aww looks like he loves it! I got the walkydog fitted to my bike on monday so been trying that out with D (or did until the chain on my bike broke ) Only trouble im having is i dont have anywhere to run him I may also have to buy a harness from alpine outfitters though, they do a harness that you can have 3 D rings on the back so if you're biking and want the dog running next to you, you can clip it to the side and the harness wont turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Aww looks like he loves it! I got the walkydog fitted to my bike on monday so been trying that out with D (or did until the chain on my bike broke ) Only trouble im having is i dont have anywhere to run him I may also have to buy a harness from alpine outfitters though, they do a harness that you can have 3 D rings on the back so if you're biking and want the dog running next to you, you can clip it to the side and the harness wont turn Honestly I could just clip the carabiner around the middle of the X...might try that tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollynDiesel Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Honestly I could just clip the carabiner around the middle of the X...might try that tomorrow. Yh Well more pics are needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Aww looks like he loves it! I got the walkydog fitted to my bike on monday so been trying that out with D (or did until the chain on my bike broke ) Only trouble im having is i dont have anywhere to run him I may also have to buy a harness from alpine outfitters though, they do a harness that you can have 3 D rings on the back so if you're biking and want the dog running next to you, you can clip it to the side and the harness wont turn is there not a local park near you were you can run him? thats what i do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollynDiesel Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 is there not a local park near you were you can run him? thats what i do Nope, woods behind which are too boggy atm to even attempt to bike in, or main roads infront which im not risking taking D near. When i move end of June there are paths that follow the cannals so that will be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Yh Well more pics are needed Next time the other half is around the same time I am I'm going to have him take some better pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Nope, woods behind which are too boggy atm to even attempt to bike in, or main roads infront which im not risking taking D near. When i move end of June there are paths that follow the cannals so that will be better yeah id say it would be too dodgy on the main road alright ohhh sounds nice, bike ride up the canal.. lucky you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICE & SHADOW Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 i go biking aswell but dont have any equipment.. just a lead harness and bike haha thats all I use....I hold their lead with my left, steer the bike and brake with my right..... make sure that they are good with the "leave it" command though lol....or you will have some road rash or end up in a ditch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 thats all I use....I hold their lead with my left, steer the bike and brake with my right..... make sure that they are good with the "leave it" command though lol....or you will have some road rash or end up in a ditch.... lol yeah i hold the lead in my left aswell, i wanna get anothe husky but i presume its hard with two is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollynDiesel Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 yeah id say it would be too dodgy on the main road alright ohhh sounds nice, bike ride up the canal.. lucky you Haha atleast by then it will hopefully stop raining! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICE & SHADOW Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 lol yeah i hold the lead in my left aswell, i wanna get anothe husky but i presume its hard with two is it? well when my two run, they like to stay next to each other....so it's not bad.... both listen well.....but I see where two could be a bad scenerio lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemysiberian Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Great pics, he looks quite happy! I was thinking of getting a bike attachment to exercise Echo with, I just worry about her trying to bolt if she's sees another animal, does the Springer absorb shock pretty well if something like that were to happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICE & SHADOW Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Great pics, he looks quite happy! I was thinking of getting a bike attachment to exercise Echo with, I just worry about her trying to bolt if she's sees another animal, does the Springer absorb shock pretty well if something like that were to happen? I tried the hooking it to the bike, and learn the hard way that it was a bad idea, in my case...I have more control holding the lead... but try both ways to see what you like better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyMom09 Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Great pics, he looks quite happy! I was thinking of getting a bike attachment to exercise Echo with, I just worry about her trying to bolt if she's sees another animal, does the Springer absorb shock pretty well if something like that were to happen? It really did work! Our first ride Denali got distracted by a large flock of birds landing in a field to our left (the side he gaits on), he tried to jump toward the birds but I hit the brakes, gave him a verbal leave it command, and the resistance of the spring brought him back in line. The other thing I learned was keep the lead short to him so he can't cross in front of the bike. But now on our 4th ride he's got his working brain on and isn't as easily distracted, we'll see how it continues to go though! Still lots of room to learn for both of us!! Oh and I didn't trust the piece of plastic and braided rope that is supposed to attach the dog to the bike that came with the springer set up...so I opted for a climbing carabiner and graded climbing rope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 well when my two run, they like to stay next to each other....so it's not bad.... both listen well.....but I see where two could be a bad scenerio lol... haha yeah, 1st time i done it kaiser ran infront of the bike, nearly killed us both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Honestly I could just clip the carabiner around the middle of the X...might try that tomorrow. I would use a padded shoulder/walking harness when using the springer , not sure its a good idea to put carabiner through x area . He looks nice & happy in the pics .Not being negative but try to find somewhere other than a road to run on as it is hard on the pooches pads. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 I bike with my girl to but I just a bungee gangline attached to my bike and she wears a shoulder harness as I was told x back harness should only be worn when they run on a scooter or a rig lol xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PnkFlyd204 Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Very cool! Wish i was coordinated enough to do this. I am such a klutz though, I can barely ride a bike (didn't learn until I was 11 years old). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Beautiful pics, Denali looks like he's enjoying himself, I don't think there's anything more exciting or fun than biking with my two, I had a bad accident recently (bike failure but we are all fine) and couldn't ride for a while, I never realized how much I would miss it until then, now with a new bike, the dogs are grateful to be able to run again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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