It’s hot out there! At least down here in Austin. It has been over 100 for what seems like weeks now. I just wanted to go over a few things to consider when biking your dog using the WalkyDog bike leash that will ensure both you and you dog have a safe ride. Most of these are common sense. So here we go….
1) Make sure to bike your dog during cooler parts of the day – especially when riding on pavement. The hot pavement can damage your dog’s paws. If you do have to ride on pavement – during cooler parts of the day – it might be worthwhile to look into purchasing some dog boots or paw pad protecting wax like Musher’s Secret. I have been using Musher’s for the past week and it works great to condition and toughen Parker’s pads since he rides on pavement for a portion of our bike rides. I plan to sell Musher’s on our site The Dog Outdoors soon. It is all organic too and can actually be ingested with no harm…..Keep Reading
Took Parker out to do some offroading with the WalkyDog bike leash. I got a VholdR action cam a while back and decided to try mounting it directly to the WalkyDog leash to get shots from a different perspective. The video is not HD – I got the camera before they released their HD version. It is quite shaky because of all the bumps, but it still demonstrates how much fun you can have with the WalkyDog. When we got to really getting offroad the camera became too shaky so I didn’t include all the clips. We had a ton of fun though and the VholdR is really cool for getting hands-free video. I wish I would have waited a few months more for the HD version though. Oh well. Enjoy the video – CHEESY music as always for your listening enjoyment I really need to get some new tracks at some point…
We just got in new dog life vests! We were down at my parents this past weekend so I decided to try it out with Parker. It worked great! Excellent flotation and no hindrance to his swimming form. Check out the video below – cheesy tropical music and all. Now if I could only do something about that brown Galveston water The extra sturdy handle works great for lifting Parker’s 75lb in and out of the water from a dock or boat.
We just got in our first cases of Dog Beer! Parker enjoys it
Don’t worry – the bottles are plastic and will not break
Bowser Beer is a non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beer for dogs. All ingredients are American made. The broth is made from scratch – no onions, salt or fat is added. Malt barley is good for shiney coats and Glucosamine aids in joint health.
Bowser dog beer is great for celebrations, sporting events, or anytime people party with their pets. Yes, it’s a novelty and a great gift idea, but it’s also a healthy alternative to giving real beer or alcohol to animals.
Ingredients: Malt barley, 100% American-made beef/chicken broth, glucosamine, citric acid & sodium benzoate for shelf life. Hops and alcohol free, this dog beer is low in calories and fat. Human grade ingredients, with guaranteed analysis listed. Refrigerate after opening.
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:
I recently filmed a new video showing how easy it is to install the WalkyDog bike leash on your bike. One of the best things about the WalkyDog is how easy it is to use. I hope those of you that are interested enjoy the video and please feel free to comment and ask any questions you may have. If you haven’t been able to tell, I am very passionate about this product. The WalkyDog bike leash has worked wonders for my dog Parker and I hope that many others can experience what I have. Ok so enough on that…. here is the video
Came across a great organization today working to help disabled Americans in wheelchairs enjoy the outdoors with the help of specially trained wilderness service dogs. Check out their site here http://www.tailtrex.org/
I have compiled all the videos that I could find on Youtube with people enjoying their WalkyDog bike leash with their dogs. I will continue to add to this playlist of videos. Click below to see all the videos. If you have any photos or video to share I would love to see it as well – please respond to the post if so. Enjoy!
I really need to get some new tracks at some point…
The extra sturdy handle works great for lifting Parker’s 75lb in and out of the water from a dock or boat.
