General Cycling Discussion - Biking trails with your dogs in carrier?

I am just getting back into biking. My husband and I plan on biking the creeper trail mainly along with some other local places as well. Would it be ridiculous to at times - maybe when we are going to be gone all day to take our dogs with us in a pull behind dog carrier? I didnt know if this would be appropriate or if it was more for just road biking?

We used a Bob Yak trailer for our dog or for hauling camping/hunting gear and it's certainly suitable for off-road riding.

I've got a 140 lb Mastiff, this has never crossed my mind.

i've got a 140 lb mastiff, this has never crossed my mind.

htfu

I make my dog (mini dachshund) run next to me on a retractable leash. He'll do 10+ miles at a tiime at a decent 10mph pace before needing to rest for a few. If I were going to be out all day, a trailer would be a nice solution. No reason it shouldn't work.

Any pics of the dogs?

Here's a few of mine.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5064982681_70bfd79c01.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/embreyart/5064982681/)
Jackson (http://www.flickr.com/photos/embreyart/5064982681/) by Mr. Embrey (http://www.flickr.com/people/embreyart/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4474954436_75e99d22e6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/embreyart/4474954436/)
Jackson enjoying spring (http://www.flickr.com/photos/embreyart/4474954436/) by Mr. Embrey (http://www.flickr.com/people/embreyart/), on Flickr

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4115085427_1f9ca8c5e5_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/embreyart/4115085427/)
Confused? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/embreyart/4115085427/) by Mr. Embrey (http://www.flickr.com/people/embreyart/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4478506822_ac522da068.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/embreyart/4478506822/)
Jackson (http://www.flickr.com/photos/embreyart/4478506822/) by Mr. Embrey (http://www.flickr.com/people/embreyart/), on Flickr

God gave dogs four legs for a reason. Take the dog if they can handle the distance you're going. Otherwise, leave Fido at home.

Mr E - mini doxies rock!

I recommend putting a harness on the dog to prevent choking.

I've seen folks haul their dogs to the dog-park in baby trailers. If the dog has a calm temperament, it should be fine.

God gave dogs four legs for a reason. Take the dog if they can handle the distance you're going. Otherwise, leave Fido at home.

Mr E - mini doxies rock!

Yes, they do.

I recommend putting a harness on the dog to prevent choking.

Yes, you really need to train them to walk properly. I use sound signals to let him know what we're doing.