Originally Posted by
MyEmpireOfDirt
So has anyone brought a dog with them on a tour? Is this too much for any given dog? I am planning on spending a significant amount of time on the road touring by myself next year and would like to bring a dog to keep me company. Is this a bad idea?
Do you plan on your dog running along or will you carry it in a trailer? How big is the dog?
Personally I wouldn't do it, but that is me. If I wanted to take my dog along I'd carry my stuff in a baby jogger and do it journey run style rather than as a bike tour. My dog is a great trail running partner, but stays home when I bike tour.
I have heard of folks carrying a dog in a trailer on the flats and downhills and letting it run up the hills.
If you do have the dog running keep a close eye on it for signs of overheating (tongue hanging out of the side of the mouth is the most common sign) and give it plenty of water and rest stops as needed.