What do you think of this product?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well I have never fallen off my bike "knock on wood" ...

... none of the dogs had the harness on and they were balancing very well on it.

Everyone, Human and Dog alike, can balance on a bike when things are 'going well' ...
It's when something unexpected happens - gust of wind, hit a small rock, turn on gravel,
get attacked by a loose dog, THEN your balance can become shaky.

As for the "safety harness" ...



MY eyes tell me there's enough slack in that hookup to allow the dog to
*flip* completely over the side of the seat.

You (and the Pups) might be a LOT better off (and SAFER) with one of the
"Springer" hookups to allow Fido to run along beside the bike - using his/her
own footsies for power. Several PTers use those (anna_66, ramanth).

/s/ Phred

[Kfamr]

I don't see an issue with it as long as you're a good rider. It's no different than Chopper riding on a motorcycle with his 'rents.


I say go for it. Looks like something a small dog would enjoy.

[3muttsandaboston]

Everyone, Human and Dog alike, can balance on a bike when things are 'going well' ...
It's when something unexpected happens - gust of wind, hit a small rock, turn on gravel,
get attacked by a loose dog, THEN your balance can become shaky.

As for the "safety harness" ...



MY eyes tell me there's enough slack in that hookup to allow the dog to
*flip* completely over the side of the seat.

You (and the Pups) might be a LOT better off (and SAFER) with one of the
"Springer" hookups to allow Fido to run along beside the bike - using his/her
own footsies for power. Several PTers use those (anna_66, ramanth).

/s/ Phred

Yep I have one but when you have a short nosed boston terrier even a short walk in the 95 degree georgia heat can lead to a heat stroke. You guys act like i'm going mountain biking or something lol...I'm just going to be riding down my very flat and smooth rural road with no traffic.

[Cinder & Smoke]

(Springer ...)
Yep I have one, but when you have a short nosed boston terrier even a short walk
in the 95 degree Georgia heat can lead to a heat stroke.

Ya didn't mention the "95 degree Georgia heat" part ...

I'd have *parked* the ole 2-Wheeler in the barn at about 76 degrees ...
Iffin Fido wants a bike ride above that - hop on Bub --- hope you can reach the pedals!
*Ring* da Bell when ya get back!

[Giselle]

What about a stroller attachment to the bike? Seems a lot safer than the Saki seat. FWIW, I cringe when I see small dogs on bikes in attachments like the Saki seat or a basket. I just pray that nothing ever happens to the rider and dog.

There's a risk in *everything* we do, but, mentally, I can't see myself bringing my small dog with me on something like a bike or motorcycle with no stable restraint. To each his/her own.

[Giselle]

Are you guys talking about stroller attachments?

What about a stroller attachment to the bike?

[Freedom]

Yup that's what I mean. Thanks, Giselle!

[boomersooner]

My husband used to ride bikes a lot, and when our son was born we were thinking about getting something along that line so he could ride with Mike...we ended up not getting anything because he didn't have time to ride anymore, but I digress....Anyway, from the research 12 years ago, the feeling was the trailer type carriers were much safer than the carriers that attached to the back or front of the bike because if the rider and the bike fall, the trailer stays upright and thus the child/pet is safe.

[bckrazy]

What about a stroller attachment to the bike? Seems a lot safer than the Saki seat. FWIW, I cringe when I see small dogs on bikes in attachments like the Saki seat or a basket. I just pray that nothing ever happens to the rider and dog.

There's a risk in *everything* we do, but, mentally, I can't see myself bringing my small dog with me on something like a bike or motorcycle with no stable restraint. To each his/her own.

I TOTALLY agree... it just freaks me out, to see dogs riding on bikes/motorcycles. It seems incredibly dangerous. I mean, enough people fall off of bikes, without having a dog crammed on with them, distracting them, and either flying off or hanging if they crash! D:

The stroller/cart idea seems much safer. Even a basket seems safer. Or, maybe you could hook up a sidecar for Maggie? Like this! LOL