[nagdu] guide dogs and bike/tandem?

[Linda Gwizdak]

Hi Iona,
There's a device that you can get to attach your dog to the bike.  It is 
advertized in almost all of the dog magazines. It is a metal part that is 
attached to the bike with a bar that is perpandicular to the bike. At the 
end is a short leash.  this device keeps your dog at a safe distance from 
the bike.

I have never used this - only saw a picture of it in the magazines. I 
imagine that there is an adjustment and training to get the dog used to 
this.

Linda and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ioana Gandrabur" <igandrabur at gmx.de>
To: "NFBnet NAGDU Mailing List" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:59 AM
Subject: [nagdu] guide dogs and bike/tandem?


> Hi everyone,
>
> My husband and I have just bought a tandem and are happy to explore this 
> new
> outdoors activity. Just get a bad feeling about having to leave the dog
> behind at home for this. I will of course make sure to walk with him 
> before
> and/or after the bike ride. I was wondering however if any of you have
> explored other options: I have heard about dogs running next to the bike 
> as
> a workout. Of course I suppose this has to be done on short distances to
> make sure you're not overtiring the dog. also I have heard of a kind of
> trailer made especially for large dogs that you can attach to the bike. 
> this
> could give us the option to take him on short rides from a place to an 
> other
> and leave the car behind more often. Like I said I am just exploring and
> will not do any of this unless I am positive that it is safe for the 
> little
> guy.
>
> Any thoughts on this theme are greatly appreciated as always.
>
> Have a great summer all of you!
>
> Ioana
>
>
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