My 6 month old lab has lots of energy now and i can only imagine what it will be like when she's full grown. I take her to the dog park three times a week, but on days she doesn't go it's harder to tire her out. Eventually i wanna train her to run by my bike. Has anyone done this? I've also heard of attachments you can get for your bike so the dog can't cut in front of you.
2007-12-31 07:34:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a dirt trail by my apt. My puppy currently loves to chase cars and nip at tires (has chased people on bikes before) don't know if she'll grow out of it.
2007-12-31 07:39:43 · update #1
To teach her just start off by walking her and the bike, so she gets use to walking next to it, then you can move on from there to riding and then running.. I think it would be in the best interest of her for her to learn basic commands if she doesnt know already.. Especially heeling, since thats what you can her to be doing next to the bike.
2007-12-31 07:42:26 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Adobes Little Star♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, I taught my dog... I started my walking us both next to the bike, heeling always, then I started really slow on the bike then over time I got faster until I'm going as fast as shecan run..and I have and American Cocker Spaniel....
2007-12-31 08:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by helperwhoneedshelp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup. our pitbull/amstaff runs with us on our skateboard.
so cute..
2007-12-31 07:56:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do it all the time with my dog. it really isnt that difficult to train them but make sure ur dog is really well behaved otherwise both of u can get seriously injured. i started of by just using a leash (which i still use, it gives the dog a little more freedom) and i just walked with him and the bike teaching him commands that i would want to use to make him stop and go or speed up. once he got the commands down i started by slowly riding the bike so he wouldnt get startled and i continued with the commands while making him comfortable. eventually start kicking up the speed and he was fine with it. but it is very important to make sure that ur dog is obedient and focused. otherwise u will get hurt. i dont really reccomend the bike attachments. i fell that they keep the dog too close to the bike and it could injure them. with a leash he can go as near or far from the bike as he wants and u dont have to worry about him getting caught or anything
2007-12-31 07:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hold the lead in my hand and use my foot to guide him away if the dog gets too close to the wheels. My dog loves to run with the bike.
Start out slow and don't go too far. Build up distance. I didn't buy anything to hook him up to the bike because I didn't want him pulling me over if a squirrel, a flock of sheep or something runs by. LOL
2007-12-31 07:51:25 · answer #5 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My German Shepherd runs along side my bike. do you live in a busy town like me? What I done was when my dog was quite young, I got a halti head collar for him as he is quite strong. attach your lead to her head collar (get tham from any pet shop or vets) and shorten your lead around your hands or handle bars. Its easier if you ride with one hand on the lead if not the handle bars should be fine. (make sure you have the Halti head collar)
Or if you want her to run along side you free, first of all teach her the word STOP. do this by walking her when you stop say it and eventually she will learn it with the bike too. Also teach her to come to call, so she wont run away. Labs are very smart so she will eventually pick up running on the pavement, it will come natrally. hope this helps if theres something u dont understand feel free to ask.
2007-12-31 07:44:28 · answer #6 · answered by Lilo K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family started the dog running on the tread mill .on the leash you must be present. start a mile at a time. do not out run your dog. check with a local dog trainer. and your vet.
2007-12-31 07:42:45 · answer #7 · answered by dasflueff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get attachments for bikes......but you should get ur dog accustomed to running with the bike first......if you get the attachment and ur dog bolts, both of you are likely to get hurt.......i started training my my dogue de bordeaux to run with my bike........i put him on a leash and held it while i ride.......started shorter distances and worked on longer ones.......hes doing well, but its to be continued this summer....its winter and theres snow and ice so i had to put the training on pause.......the first time we tried this, we passed a creek, he loooooooovvvvvves water, i almost got pulled off the bike since he made a run for it..........just start at short distances and work your way up....
2007-12-31 07:40:05 · answer #8 · answered by girl_on_the_couch_inak 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog is terrified of the bike.
I bought a $300 bike just for HER - so she could get her exercise, and I haven't used it since I bought it.
I am considering the spring pole attachment thingy to keep her AND myself safe.
I think you can get it at Pet Smart, but I would Google it. I've heard great things about it.
Use a harness to attach your dog to the pole though, not to the collar.
2007-12-31 07:39:10 · answer #9 · answered by Dog Section Regular 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My dog just seemed to know how to, and she is a chocolate lab. She runs right beside it, and never drags or stops. However, I don't do it too much because its not good for a dog to run on hard surface like pavement everyday.
2007-12-31 07:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by galloping.greys 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋