NEW DOG/HUMAN POWERED RIGS !
FOCUS your dogs energy! Your both going to the same place so why not work together as a team. Check out these new dog pulling rigs. You've seen people having their dog pull them on sleds, carts, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. and QUESTION the controllability and safety of the method, due to fact that the dog is out in front on a line and only under voice command. Well these new designs are different in that the dog is harnessed into the SIDE/REAR of a kick scooter and or "tadpole" recumbent trike design (with 2 wheels in front for powerful steering and braking) and the dog is clipped into a bar at EACH side. So the dog can only go forward and has to follow the rig thru the turns and is subect to its braking and steering. This gives the rider the directional and speed control to make "mushing" appropriate on urban/conjested sidewalks, bikepaths, dirt trails and eliminates the extensive dog training need with the traditional "dog out front" pulling methods. It allows the dog to get all the exercise they want/need yet keeps him under complete control (the rigging/bar will only let the dog go forward, they cannot turn the shoulders and pull to the side) even better and easier than a leash.
The location and the way the dog is harnessed into the rig was designed to be neutral to the units handling, and place no weight on the dog, and is very easy to ride by young and old. Yet requires some skill and offers enough excitement and exercise for the rider (you do need to help the dog up the hills and can do all or any percentage of the work) that its a real sport. The care of the dog (canine motivation, rider/dog weight ratio limits, hydration, paw inspection, etc.) gives this sport further depth and satisfaction. Most healthy, confident, young and driven dogs get over the "fear" of being next to wheels and the restricted side to side movement in one session-but some may be more spooked and take repeated sessions. This is a relatively quick and strait forward task compared to teaching the voice commands necessary with the "dog out front" method, which even then doesn't compare to the precision steering offered with these designs. The system is vertically adjustible for a range of dogs and a "tall" outrigger is available for the giant breeds. The dog can also sit while hooked into the trike and scooter- and even ly down while in the scooter.
Single, double and triple dog units (dog on each side or both on the same side, in-line) are available. The single scooter starts at $555 which includes the high quality scooter, outrigger bar & shock absorbing rigging, wheel cover, harness and shipping in the lower 48 U.S.. The pedal trikes are more money of course but totally stable. Its a great way to get to the dog park or trailhead where you can let your doggy out of the system to free play, swim, etc.
Contact: WWW.DOGPOWEREDSCOOTER.COM Mark Schuette 722 SE Centennial St. #2 Bend, Oregon 97702 541-383-3845 6 years in business with 1200 units sold with NO injuries to dog or rider.