It's a lot of fun for you and your dog with the proper education.

Caution for biking during the summer:

for use by adults

Respect Others On The Road & Trail

Bottom line:

Essentials:

Ideally it is best to use a cruiser or mountain style bike - something with standard or wider tires. I don't feel that bikes with skinny racing style tires would work as well. In some cases recumbent style bikes or trikes can work out great as well with the Bike Tow Leash (shoot us an email to see if your model might work).

(shoot us an email to see if your model might work). A specialty dog bike leash such as the Walky Dog 'Plus' , or Bike Tow Leash

Useful:

If using the WalkyDog, a non-restrictive comfortable dog harness is highly recommended - preferably with padding. Using a dog harness with the Bike Tow Leash is a personal preference. If using a harness with the Bike Tow Leash, it is important to make sure that it doesn't allow your dog to get too far forward on the bike. This will make it harder for your dog to determine when you are turning towards him/her.

is highly recommended - preferably with padding. Using a dog harness with the Bike Tow Leash is a personal preference. If using a harness with the Bike Tow Leash, it is important to make sure that it doesn't allow your dog to get too far forward on the bike. This will make it harder for your dog to determine when you are turning towards him/her. Something to bring water along for the ride. It is very important to keep your pet hydrated.

for the ride. It is very important to keep your pet hydrated. Paw pad protection. It is important to monitor the wear on your dogs paw pads. They will toughen up over time, but products such as Musher's Secret can help condition, protect, and make your dog's pads more resilient to all types of terrain. Plan your biking route ahead of time and slowly build up the distance you take your dog. Short rides at the beginning - no matter if your dog wants to keep going or not.

It is important to monitor the wear on your dogs paw pads. They will toughen up over time, but products such as Musher's Secret can help condition, protect, and make your dog's pads more resilient to all types of terrain. Cooling vests for summertime heat. I strap a large thermos with cool water to my bike and take Parker's cooling vest along for the ride with us.

for summertime heat. I strap a large thermos with cool water to my bike and take Parker's cooling vest along for the ride with us. A dog bike trailer. A great way to go on extended rides so your dog can rest when tired.