The other day one of our customers, Stephanie Ash, contacted me to tell me that she had just finished making a video of the WalkyDog bike leash in action. She said it was a killer video, but I had no idea it would be this cool. Stephanie is an extremely talented photographer in Winnipeg Canada. She also took some great pictures of the WalkyDog mixed in with some of her dog Babe’s favorite toys; check the video and pics out below. Thanks Stephanie! Note that we ideally suggest using a comfortable dog harness with the WalkyDog (Stephanie let me know she is planning to get one for Babe soon).
The skies were ominous… The roads were wet… What better time to try biking a nearly 200 pound Russian Great Dane named DIESEL!
I’m always trying to explain to people how much stability our dog bike leashes give the rider. Usually the first thing people say when I tell them the business I am in is: “You sell what?! That would never work for my dog. He/She would pull me over instantly”. The thing about the 2 dog bike leash models we sell is that they are designed with the laws of physics in mind to give the rider the most control possible while also making the ride safe for your dog. It is hard to understand this until you actually get on the bike and try it. That is why I try my best to convey this through the many videos on my website. My dog Parker is an extremely strong 75 lb Lab mix and I try to push the limits constantly with him – testing every scenario I can think of to see how well the WalkyDog and Bike Tow Leash perform.
75 lbs is one thing, but what about the largest breed on the planet – the Great Dane…. (Hit Continue Reading Below)
The 1-Running-Dog Bike Tow Leash is here! What an awesome dog bike leash. Smooth riding and stable as can be. We are happy to add the Bike Tow leash to our line of active dog gear. Check out the video overview below.
Before offering this bike leash at our store I put it through the same rigorous tests that I do for all our products. On one particular test run I decided we had to offer our customers this leash. Here’s what happened….
Wet conditions, uneven terrain, crazy powerful dog on the scent of a deer …
So I was riding along and saw a good size buck about 50 yards out. Parker had caught his scent but hadn’t seen him yet. For some reason the deer wasn’t moving at all and I figured now would be the best chance I had to really test this thing. I kept getting closer to him until I was about 10 yards from him. Then I yelled to Parker – “Deer!” and he looked up and saw him. He bolted for him as if he had the strength of 2 dogs, but to my surprise I kept perfect control. I never even had to stop to put my feet down.
So I had heard of a couple of customers trying out the WalkyDog bike leash with their scooter. It sounded like a lot of fun so I decided to give it a try and transform my regular scooter into a dog scooter (I am NOT talking about motorized scooters – never ever try that!). Well – it was a lot of fun! Both my dog Parker (75 lb Lab) and Brinkley (20 lb Miniature Schnauzer) love it! Below is a video of my wife and I trying it out with the dogs for the first time. We have since taken it out the the bike trails and it is actually a lot more fun offroad. More videos to come of that.
Dog Scootering isn’t anything new apparently. I started researching it after giving it a try and found that people actually have organized races. They tend to use bikejoring gear and have the dog out in front of the scooter pulling them like a mushing dog. The WalkyDog actually works great for this setup too. You can have it coming off the front of the scooter and the internal springs act as shock absorption. Not only that, but the WalkyDog actually helps keep the leash or bungee cord out of the tires. Although this is fun for open areas, I really like dog scootering with the WalkyDog coming out to the side of the scooter like in the above video. Why not transform your regular scooter into a dog scooter. I would love to hear feedback of anyone else that is trying this. Have fun out there!
The other day, one of our customers emailed me to let me know about a new way to use the WalkyDog bike leash. He attached it to his scooter! Below is a video he put together showing him riding with his dog Bella. Very Cool!
He also happens to be an incredible singer and ucalayli player
Bikejoring is a dog mushing activity where a dog (or dogs) tow a bicycle rider. A special bungee line is attached to the front of the bike and the dog is hooked up via a dog harness made for pulling. Bikejoring is mainly practiced for recreational purposes and just as a fun way to exercise a dog. However, there are some dog sporting organizations that provide bikejor racing classes at competitive events. Here is a great video showcasing exactly what bikejoring is:
Biking a Dog With a Dog Bike Leash – What does it mean?
Unlike bikejoring, where the dog runs in front of the bike, there is also the activity of biking a dog using a dog bike leash that comes out to the side of the bike. The WalkyDog is an example of a dog bike leash that attaches under the seat of the bike and keeps the dog to the side of the bike. A bicycle dog leash is a great alternative to bikejoring and can be more practical in areas that are not as open. Both are great ways to exercise your dog and release energy. The WalkyDog features a patented internal spring system that acts like suspension when your dog pulls – this is similar to how a bungee line works with bikejoring. Here is a video demonstrating how the WalkyDog bike leash works:
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