Bike Dogs

You may already be doing this but I wanted to point out another great way to get exercise for both you and your dog; Riding your bike. Maybe during the winter you used your treadmill for you and your dog to get exercise? Or you were like me and didn't! Now that we have warm weather, I am so excited to be outside; I want to get moving with my dog. Sure, I can walk but I love to ride bikes. What wouldn't be better than having your best canine pal along?

So the dilemma may be how to get started? For one thing, you have to decide if you have a "Bike Dog". Sadly, Daisy is not a Bike Dog; She can't keep up. But a good way to test the idea is to do a short jog. Remember, I am not a runner; If you are, more power to ya!! Take a test run to see if your dog keeps a nice pace then more than likely he can run along beside you on your bike.

Next, you have to get your dog used to your bike. If your dog is afraid, start socializing by using food. No moving yet. Sit on your bike with your dog on leash and hand feed him. When you are ready to start rolling, begin really slow. This is kind of like dancing; You and your dog need to figure how to move together safely.

I like to hold the leash so I can let go of it quickly if there is an Emergency (especially if I think we are going to Crash!!Yikes!). But you can get Bike Leashes (just Google; Dog Bike Leash for options). The bike leash attaches to the seatpost of your bike leaving you two hands on the handle bars.



By the way if you have a small dog you can teach them to ride in a basket! How cute is that?!!

My best,
Dru

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