Dog Scooter | Using The WalkyDog Bike Leash With A Scooter | Video

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!

Leave a Comment August 9, 2009

A New Way to Use the WalkyDog Bike Leash

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

Leave a Comment May 19, 2009

Bikejoring vs Biking a Dog With a Dog Bike Leash

Bikejoring – What does it mean?

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:

-More information about the WalkyDog and dog bike leashes http://www.TheDogOutdoors.com

-More information about bikejoring http://bikejor.blogspot.com/

-Bikejoring equipement http://www.skijornow.com/bikejor.html

1 Comment March 16, 2009