puppy trailer for gravel bike
We just adopted a puppy last friday. At some point we would like to take him road cycling in trailer. When he is older have him run on his own on some mtb bike trails.
He is projected to be around 65lbs give or take. I have an gravel Ibis Hakka MX with carbon frame. I am looking for trailer recommendations and dog training tips for getting a puppy/dog to go for rides :-) https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...98c381a619.jpg |
I found trail running was a better answer for outdoor activity with my dog. Our paces were more comptible that way. I did some singletrack trails with one of my dogs tagging along at times, but when I lived where there were long fast downhills it wasn't a good fit. It worked out best where the climbs and descents were short. Here riding with a dog, even a well trained one, off leash limits where you can ride.
Hauling a dog in a trailer doesn't appeal to me, but I have met folks when touring who were successful using kid trailers the ones I met used two wheeld Burley models. My dogs were partners on the trail and the current one did tens of thousands of trail miles with me trail running, snowshoeing, backpacking and what not. My current one could be trusted to lead the way back to the car if I lose the way or it it got dark and I didn't have a headlamp. She would lead the way in the dark the perfect distance for me to be able to stay on the trail. When someone else's dogs ran off I could tell her to bring them back and she would. On a trail system she knew I could send her off to find a visiting friend who lost their way. She is now unable to do more than slowly meander around the block. She is quite old and we cater to her in what is her last year or two at best. I am back to riding as my primary outdoor activity, hitting the trails daily, but I'd still be running if Marley was able to run with me. Oh, by the way be careful about running with a young dog. They shouldn't be pushed until their joints are developed. Opinions vary on age, but do a little reading on the topic before running or riding with a dog running along with you. |
He used to love the trailer rides. He would hop right in the trailer whenever I asked him to go for a ride. We went several times a week. Strava shows 30 rides from 10/9 until 11/20. When he got his last set of shots I could finally take him hiking. After I took him hiking a few times he would run away from the trailer when ever I asked him to go for a ride. ha-ha. So now the trailer just sit collecting dust.
I hike with him several times a week now. I did one mtb single track at slow speed for only 5 miles because I am not sure about his joints like you said. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c715319762.png https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...be7dfca71b.jpg |
Originally Posted by sean.hwy
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After I took him hiking a few times he would run away from the trailer when ever I asked him to go for a ride. ha-ha.
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My puppy just turned 11. Now I am wondering if I'll have to haul him around in a trailer in another few years (or just let him sleep).
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
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My puppy just turned 11. Now I am wondering if I'll have to haul him around in a trailer in another few years (or just let him sleep).
I got her during my long mileage running years and we ran together her whole life until she was too old. I sometimes worry that I actually wore her out and wonder if her arthritis wouldn't be as bad if we had taken it easier. Then I think about how worn out my body is getting in my 70s and realize that she was always more motivated than I ever was :) |
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Originally Posted by Polaris OBark
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Originally Posted by sean.hwy
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He is projected to be around 65lbs give or take. I have an gravel Ibis Hakka MX with carbon frame. I am looking for trailer recommendations and dog training tips for getting a puppy/dog to go for rides :-) https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...98c381a619.jpg Since he is more of glod/bruiser dog instead of light and fast on his feet like doberman/border collie do you think maybe not ride the MTB with him and just keep it to hiking? I am never going to be fast on my mtb like these guys in the videos but every MTB dog video I see it's always a fast little fkr never a big great pyrenees. |
Originally Posted by sean.hwy
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He was 65 lbs at 24 weeks old. 85lbs at 7 months old. I guess we will be closer to 100 lbs when he is full grown.
Since he is more of glod/bruiser dog instead of light and fast on his feet like doberman/border collie do you think maybe not ride the MTB with him and just keep it to hiking? I am never going to be fast on my mtb like these guys in the videos but every MTB dog video I see it's always a fast little fkr never a big great pyrenees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk5qRJvTJcI&t=351s My dogs were crazy fast when young and would happly run as far as I wanted to (my long runs were 18-20 miles, but I was always slow). So they would tear around and have some fun chasing doing more miles than I did. As they got older they became a bit more workman like in their running. They still had fun, but looking out for me was a job and they took it more seriously. With flatter terrain there is more chance that you on the bike and your dog might have compatible paces. The length of the downhills is a factor as well. Also it helps if you either are slow or are willing to ride at a casual pace when the dog is along. Also some will let you know when they aren't feeling great and will take a day off. Others will hide their pain and do anything to keep from being left behind. You really have to look out for the latter ones. Some will literally run themselves to death if you ask them to do too much. Whatever you do always be mindful of your pups best interests. Oh btw that becomes especially true in warm or hot weather. Make sure they have water, are acclimated to local conditions, run in cooler hours if possible, and so on. |
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