Glacier question about the Springer?

[gemini9961]

Hmmm...wonder how well this would work for Grant? He needs a lot of exercise and I can jog with him, but this might be interesting to try. Thanks for the info.

[tricollie4me]

We have a Springer too -- I bought it for my husband as a birthday gift back in June (I think Bijou was the true recipient of that gift, lol!). The only drawback is putting it on the bike correctly; there are several parts to it and you do need to follow all the instructions and ensure it's properly placed before you use it for the first time. We opted to forgo the permanent gluing of the parts to the bike (the instructions do indicate that permanent attachment is recommended but optional) and it's been fine for us. Bijou is 45 lbs but she's very active and very easily distracted, typically; however, the Springer gives her a wonderful workout without concern for the biker's safety or her own. She absolutely loves it! Hubby enjoys taking her for a nice long ride and Bijou trots along, in heaven. The neighbors always ask my hubby what the heck is on his bike! An added bonus is that when he stops to visit neighbors or what-have-you, Bijou cannot jump up on folks as she'd probably like to - the Springer prevents that and she sits so nicely! It's not only good exercise, but the Springer aids as a training device, as well.

I have a pic or two somewhere from when we first tried it out, I'll try to find them!

Edited to add a photo:
Here's the one shot that (kind of, lol!) shows the Springer in action back in July. I apologize for the look of our street, the city put in a new water main last summer (oh, the joy of three months of construction!) and our little suburban street was pretty messy for a while! By the way, Springer has a great website so check it out for more info/details on how it works!

[RobiLee]

I would love to have one of these also. I need to get a bike too .

[jackie]

I have seen you can also buy dual ones, so you can run two dogs at once.

One thing I have heard though, is that you shouldn't run young dogs a lot until they are the age of two. You can damage the bones and joints while they are still developing.

[anna_66]

We don't have a springer, but we do have a Bikerdog and we love it (or should I say Roxey loves it!!!). Never had any complications what so ever.

Amy (wolf_q) also has one.

[finn's mom]

Those photos are so cool! I'm looking at the bikerdog right now!

[Bigyummydog]

Springer??????

What did I miss? I hate to go out on my bike without MAXIMUS.
Needless to say, I don't ride my bike. I've always loved to.
But, it's not even a thought, because he is such a puller.
More info., please. Or show me the thread. It sound like JUST
what we need. We used to run for miles, well, he and I would
go two or three miles. His Daddy would run him at least five.
But, the bike would get us both back into shape.