Ridin' with the dogs

steveyo · 2006-08-29, 02:39 AM

We just sort of inherited a dog, and she's young and lean and fast and likes to run. Well today I took her to my local muni loop, which doubles as a doggie park. The loop is a hilly one mile loop and we did four laps. She's a good dog and comes when I call and she stayed with me the whole time, aside from dozens of short side sprints to check stuff out.

This is going to be a mutually beneficial. I get to go on more muni rides to "take the dog for a run", and she gets the workout she craves.

Anyone else run their dogs by muniing?

ChangingLINKS.com · 2006-08-29, 02:50 AM

I did/will.
The key is to be careful by making sure the dog will have a water supply (to drink and cool off) as well as check for injuries along the ride. I've done about a thousand miles with my dog and he has gone with the group.

steveyo · 2006-08-29, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChangingLINKS.com

I did/will.
The key is to be careful by making sure the dog will have a water supply (to drink and cool off) as well as check for injuries along the ride. I've done about a thousand miles with my dog and he has gone with the group.

Cool! Yeah, this loop is along a small river for the 1/4 mile flat part and we stopped there to cool off.

one wheely · 2006-08-29, 07:13 AM

I would walk my dog but i'm afraid of running him over.

Sometimes i ride around with him in my arms, which he loves.

pete66 · 2006-08-29, 12:30 PM

My mate who I'm gonna be flatting with as of next week just bought a 6 month old Weimaraner... I'm looking forward to going gliding behind it, KH & Brew styles!

Has anyone got any tips for how to train a dog to be better at towing? I guess you'd want to be able to say "faster" or "slower" to good effect... and you'd want them to know to aim for the smoothest line available.

Daytripper63 · 2006-08-30, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by one wheely

I would walk my dog but i'm afraid of running him over.

Sometimes i ride around with him in my arms, which he loves.

I have a cattle dog that would try to herd me sometimes UNTIL I RAN HER OVER TWICE now she stays clear and I take her on my rides everynight around the neighborhood and get in about 4-5 miles a night
P.S. Where in Upstate New York are you? I used to live in Oswego when I was a kid, still have family there

cyclingunilady · 2006-08-30, 07:16 AM

i take my two dogs muni-ing 10 to 15 miles .they keep out of the way .sometimes i have to go on the road then i hold them both on one hand with a double lead .

smcmorrow · 2006-08-30, 01:14 PM

George Peck had a dog with him in "Rough Terrain Unicycling" almost the whole time. I don't think he ever hit it, maybe he just cut that part out of the movie.

Naomi · 2006-08-30, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pete66

Has anyone got any tips for how to train a dog to be better at towing? I guess you'd want to be able to say "faster" or "slower" to good effect... and you'd want them to know to aim for the smoothest line available.

Best of luck with that. Attach the rope at the height of the combined C. of G. and tell us where to send the grapes.

Nao

pete66 · 2006-08-30, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Naomi

Best of luck with that. Attach the rope at the height of the combined C. of G. and tell us where to send the grapes.

Nao

Oh ye of little faith, what do you mean "attach the rope"? I was just gonna hold the dog lead in my hand. Easy!

skianduniaddict · 2006-08-30, 11:34 PM

we have an english setter and i made the mistake of looping the leash around my wrist not pretty.......

trials_uni · 2006-08-31, 12:15 AM

Ive heard that Kris Holm often Munis with his pup. I think it would be a neat idea but i dont have a dog and my mom wont let me get one.

johnb · 2006-08-31, 01:42 AM

I often Muni (and MTB) with my dog. Don't worry too much about running them over, they learn real quick and dogs love to run!!

steveyo · 2006-08-31, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by johnb

I often Muni (and MTB) with my dog. Don't worry too much about running them over, they learn real quick and dogs love to run!!

I went out again tonite and Ruth the dog was psyched. She did a 4-mile run with my wife this morning and about 4.5 with me on my muni loop.

She's crashed now.

johnb · 2006-08-31, 09:31 AM

Coz its kinda related, here's a pic of me and my dog from tonight - i think you'll agree Toby (my dog) seems to be enjoying himself

2006-08-29, 02:39 AM	#1
steveyo ...feeding the machine... Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Albany NY, US Age: 50 Posts: 3,399	Ridin' with the dogs We just sort of inherited a dog, and she's young and lean and fast and likes to run. Well today I took her to my local muni loop, which doubles as a doggie park. The loop is a hilly one mile loop and we did four laps. She's a good dog and comes when I call and she stayed with me the whole time, aside from dozens of short side sprints to check stuff out. This is going to be a mutually beneficial. I get to go on more muni rides to "take the dog for a run", and she gets the workout she craves. Anyone else run their dogs by muniing? __________________ steveyo ...like having your own personal rollercoaster... - a few uni race write-ups - muni and kokopelli uni t-shirts, mugs and stickers Last edited by steveyo; 2006-08-29 at 02:40 AM.

2006-08-29, 02:50 AM	#2
ChangingLINKS.com member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: near Austin, TX Age: 40 Posts: 794	I did/will. The key is to be careful by making sure the dog will have a water supply (to drink and cool off) as well as check for injuries along the ride. I've done about a thousand miles with my dog and he has gone with the group. __________________ Wishing you Happiness, Joy and Laughter, Drew Brown Changing LINKS

2006-08-29, 07:13 AM	#4
one wheely increase the peace Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane Age: 22 Posts: 454	I would walk my dog but i'm afraid of running him over. Sometimes i ride around with him in my arms, which he loves. __________________ Q: Why did the bike suddenly collapse from exhaustion? A: Because it was two tired. Why stroll...when you can... roll?

2006-08-29, 12:30 PM	#5
pete66 UNI branded Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wellington, NZ Age: 31 Posts: 936	My mate who I'm gonna be flatting with as of next week just bought a 6 month old Weimaraner... I'm looking forward to going gliding behind it, KH & Brew styles! Has anyone got any tips for how to train a dog to be better at towing? I guess you'd want to be able to say "faster" or "slower" to good effect... and you'd want them to know to aim for the smoothest line available. __________________ I think oranges were named before carrots

2006-08-30, 01:14 PM	#8
smcmorrow Tyler took that picture I think... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Freeport, Maine Age: 23 Posts: 581	George Peck had a dog with him in "Rough Terrain Unicycling" almost the whole time. I don't think he ever hit it, maybe he just cut that part out of the movie. __________________ "It's knot gonna make it!" -threeinchtire

2006-08-30, 07:16 AM	#7
cyclingunilady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 18	i take my two dogs muni-ing 10 to 15 miles .they keep out of the way .sometimes i have to go on the road then i hold them both on one hand with a double lead .

2006-08-30, 11:34 PM	#11
skianduniaddict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: raymond maine Age: 19 Posts: 1,178	we have an english setter and i made the mistake of looping the leash around my wrist not pretty.......

2006-08-31, 01:42 AM	#13
johnb Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Christchurch, NZ Age: 40 Posts: 7	I often Muni (and MTB) with my dog. Don't worry too much about running them over, they learn real quick and dogs love to run!!

2006-08-31, 09:31 AM	#15
johnb Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Christchurch, NZ Age: 40 Posts: 7	Coz its kinda related, here's a pic of me and my dog from tonight - i think you'll agree Toby (my dog) seems to be enjoying himself Attached Images Last edited by johnb; 2006-08-31 at 09:31 AM.

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