Pic of my new dog Beau and his bike trailer
11-06-05, 07:19 PM
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Pic of my new dog Beau and his bike trailer
he seems to enjoy riding and the trailer works well, gonna be miles o fun 
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No matter how fast I'm going, I'm in no hurry.
there are no bicycles in the valley, the only bicycle you find in the valley is the bicycle you ride down there.
Ride in the front, this space is available to anyone that wishes to take it-jjmolyet
11-06-05, 07:26 PM
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Way cool, what type of dog is he?
He looks to be one of those Australian Hounds..
He looks to be one of those Australian Hounds..
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11-06-05, 07:33 PM
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Beau looks likes he's wondering what took you so long. 
11-06-05, 07:34 PM
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looks like a blue healer to me
11-06-05, 07:37 PM
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Is there a way to secure him in there so he won't jump out and go after a rabbit or something?
I saw a woman with a dog in a fanny pack or something when I was riding yesterday, I don't know how I feel about that. She says teh dog doesn't mind, but I'm wondering how she knows that.
I saw a woman with a dog in a fanny pack or something when I was riding yesterday, I don't know how I feel about that. She says teh dog doesn't mind, but I'm wondering how she knows that.
11-06-05, 07:40 PM
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I knew a guy that had a Yamaha 650 Maxim and his beagle/ mutt rode on the tank everywhere with him. Had carpeting on the tank and the dog would sit up like it was no big deal.
11-06-05, 07:43 PM
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^^^ [TongueInCheek] A dog that can fit into a fanny pack isn't technically a dog, it's a rat. It may be one of those 'designer rats' that look like dogs, but it's a rat. Darwin proved beyond a doubt that dogs could never evolve to fit a fanny pack but rats can. [/TongueInCheek]
That look really neat. Just think of how many great smells Beau is going to be able to savor as you ride along. Not only that, imagine the reaction from any dog that chases you. "Hey, what's this.... he's riding, and I'm running???? I'm doing this all wrong"
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That look really neat. Just think of how many great smells Beau is going to be able to savor as you ride along. Not only that, imagine the reaction from any dog that chases you. "Hey, what's this.... he's riding, and I'm running???? I'm doing this all wrong"
Steve W.
Who wishes he could have a dog again, but his job isn't 'dog-friendly'
11-06-05, 07:45 PM
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What a good boy!
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11-06-05, 07:50 PM
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That's great!!
Is that a kiddie trailer or is it just for dogs and where did you get it?
I would love to take my boxer "Ben" for rides with me and that just might be the ticket.
Dante.
Is that a kiddie trailer or is it just for dogs and where did you get it?
I would love to take my boxer "Ben" for rides with me and that just might be the ticket.
Dante.
11-06-05, 07:59 PM
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Australian Cattle Dog is one of my favorite breeds, and the dog I had before Melvin was a Blue Heeler. Buzzsaw, like the rest of his breed, was so high energy, he always liked running alongside the bike a lot more than just riding. That's about the same setup I've got going on, except I usually pull my trailer with my MTB.
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11-06-05, 09:08 PM
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good dog! more pics of beau please.
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11-06-05, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mentor58
^^^ [TongueInCheek] A dog that can fit into a fanny pack isn't technically a dog, it's a rat.
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11-06-05, 09:17 PM
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Very cool dog.
Although, I have a blue heeler as well and just don't see him being content with just sitting along on a bike ride. I'd wager he'd jump out at the first scent of a rabbit... How's it working for you?
Although, I have a blue heeler as well and just don't see him being content with just sitting along on a bike ride. I'd wager he'd jump out at the first scent of a rabbit... How's it working for you?
11-06-05, 09:42 PM
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lets see if i can remember all the questions and answer them
the trailer is a burley cub trailer, its made for towing a kid, but seems to work pretty well for Beau also. it wasn't inexpensive $370. there are less expensive trailers, but from most of the stuff i've read burley seemed to be about the best, and since i plan to use it for a long time and put a lot of miles on it i went with a product that had a good rep. i got it from my LBS, but you can get them on ebay and other online places and probably save some money.
Beau is an australian cattle dog, red heeler to be exact, maybe the same breed as blue heeler, just different color, but i'm not sure.
i just adopted him from an animal sanctuary https://www.bestfriends.org/ its a really neat place and if your ever in southern utah its worth taking the tour.
Beau is 5 years old and weighs about 50 pounds (great motivation for me to lose some wieght to help even things out lol). he's extremly mellow for a cattle dog and extremely obediant, i don't think i'll have to worry about him jumping out to chase anything. i am aware however that it could be a problem, so for now we're just taking short slow rides. i also tie his leash to the trailers roll bar, theres plenty of slack for him to lay or sit or move around. if he were to jump out after something i'd probably fall over but he wouldnt be able to take off. we'll take it slow and make sure it works for him, but i think he'll be fine.
meanwhile heres some more pics
the trailer is a burley cub trailer, its made for towing a kid, but seems to work pretty well for Beau also. it wasn't inexpensive $370. there are less expensive trailers, but from most of the stuff i've read burley seemed to be about the best, and since i plan to use it for a long time and put a lot of miles on it i went with a product that had a good rep. i got it from my LBS, but you can get them on ebay and other online places and probably save some money.
Beau is an australian cattle dog, red heeler to be exact, maybe the same breed as blue heeler, just different color, but i'm not sure.
i just adopted him from an animal sanctuary https://www.bestfriends.org/ its a really neat place and if your ever in southern utah its worth taking the tour.
Beau is 5 years old and weighs about 50 pounds (great motivation for me to lose some wieght to help even things out lol). he's extremly mellow for a cattle dog and extremely obediant, i don't think i'll have to worry about him jumping out to chase anything. i am aware however that it could be a problem, so for now we're just taking short slow rides. i also tie his leash to the trailers roll bar, theres plenty of slack for him to lay or sit or move around. if he were to jump out after something i'd probably fall over but he wouldnt be able to take off. we'll take it slow and make sure it works for him, but i think he'll be fine.
meanwhile heres some more pics
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Ride in the front, this space is available to anyone that wishes to take it-jjmolyet
11-06-05, 11:23 PM
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Anyone carry their baby or small child in the back like this, that would be heaps fun.
11-07-05, 12:14 AM
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Man, that is so cool! What a great idea, and Beau looks as if he's enjoying it - he seems to have you trained pretty well! Hmmm - let's see now there's an idea…
Er, um - both my cats have just stormed out of the room with worried expressions on their faces…
Nice pics!
- Wil
Er, um - both my cats have just stormed out of the room with worried expressions on their faces…
Nice pics!
- Wil
11-07-05, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by lisitsa
Anyone carry their baby or small child in the back like this, that would be heaps fun.
11-07-05, 12:46 AM
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haha that is so awesome, taking my dog for a walk is a disaster, let alone a bike ride... I wish Chica was disciplined.. *sigh*
11-07-05, 03:39 AM
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he seems to enjoy riding and the trailer works well, gonna be miles o fun
Shaharidan,,, You've got it wrong. the dog is comfy and you work**********.
Now this is how it is supposed to be done.
Chris
11-07-05, 07:22 AM
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I have two dogs and now a new kitten, got the kitten as I live in the boonies and have had mice problems. I HOPE this cat will be a mouse hunter and not a lazy cat.
