Bikejoring Equipment, Training, and Getting Started: Biking with Your Dog

[@user-cl7rv5cw8g]

I've been bikejoring my husky for a while. Just found out it's a thing lol. I thought I was just a lazy dog owner

[@DoggyU]

😂😂😂

[@dlg.studios5649]

Haha!

[@docbainl9504]

Nah it's a thing. And you're actually a pretty cool dog owner.

[@dkp2112]

How often do you take your Husky out? Daily, weekly? And how do you give him/her exercise on other days? My Husky loses his mind around 8:00 in the evening but walking five miles at that time is not always doable

[@Say10198]

😂 me too

[@eggroll1up918]

My dogs go absolutly crazy when they hear me say, "Who wants to go". They love it. If we haven't gone to the beach in a couple of days they will bug me to death untill I take them. It really is a blast.

[@DoggyU]

So fun!

[@marianagarcia4028]

Oh! Thanks, for the advice. I didn't know anything about the wax on his paws. Mr. Cooper and I, reality take all your comments seriously. Thank you for educating me on the correct care of my dog. Saludos desde Monterrey, México.

[@DavidVerbyla]

I've skijored last winter...your video is exactly what I needed to transition to summer..Thanks!

[@DoggyU]

David Verbyla hi David! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Enjoy bikejoring this summer!

[@theswede303]

Great video thx. Don’t forget water and keep track of the distance. 👍🏻

[@DoggyU]

Absolutely! Great tips! Thanks for watching :)

[@mgw444]

My dog loves the Musher's wax! He took to it right away. He loves the toe massages and it gives us a real opportunity to bond! Thank you for all of your tips! 🌞

[@DoggyU]

Hi MGW! Welcome to the channel! Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have fun out there with your pup!

[@horsefamily32]

I bought a bike attachment for my border Collie because I can't exercise him enough otherwise. He loves it. The minute he sees the bike he gets so excited.

[@DoggyU]

Yay! Have fun!

[@donaldboyce7110]

Excellent video, I used my x roommate's pit bulls, one at a time to pull me around the block a couple of times to get exercise for them! They loved it. Also people would pull over and give me a 👍 and say that that is awesome how the dog's love doing that! ❤️😍

[@DoggyU]

Yes! Some dogs just love pulling sports!

[@mgw444]

Also, applying the Musher's Wax allows you to check his paws on an ongoing basis for wear and tear, roughness or injuries. :)

[@DoggyU]

Totally! Great point!

[@hayleecorvin6139]

Do you have a link for the harness you use?

[@DoggyU]

I believe this is the one in the video (I got it second-hand) but people also like the non-stop dogwear one :) howlingdogalaska.com/products/distance-harness

[@garycarter961]

COOL! I just ordered a walk dog and thought I'd use it EXACTLY like you do.

[@DoggyU]

I actually ended up getting a nonstop antenna which i really love. I still use the walkydog for running my cattledog by my side though :) amzn.to/2WFwWSb

[@michelleforche2893]

How long of a leash do you use? Also do you have a bungee leash between the leash and the dog like you would use for running? Im trying to set this up for my husband to take our dog mountain biking…eventually.

[@paulleeFLOW]

Hi - great video..Im going to start doing bikejoring with my 1 year old springer & this video helped a lot..Ive subbed ...Thanks 👋

[@DoggyU]

That's awesome! Have so much fun out there! I bet your springer will love it!

[@michelleforche2893]

My husband is starting this sport with our border collie/Aussie cross. What type of leash do you recommend? And is the harness a special mushers harness? It would be awesome if you posted a link to all equipment needed to get started. Thank you!

[@DoggyU]

Here's the companies I use: howlingdogalaska.com/ www.nonstopdogwear.com/en/

[@danaandthedogs]

Thank you!! Excellent video. I’m so ready!

[@DoggyU]

Hi Dana - thank you for reaching out! Good luck with your jorring journey! :)

[@pcasem1]

Great idea on re-purposing the Walky Dog! I didn't think of that! I have one, and since I just left my scooter noodle and 2-dog bungee line at the park yesterday and it was nowhere to be found after going back :(, I need to order a new one. Was looking into the antennas or another scooter noodle, but I'm thinking of trying this option. Thank you!

[@DoggyU]

Yeah i think it's potentially more problematic in the event of a crash, but I think it works in the interim. Happy trails!

[@shepherdessinthefray]

That's good to know about the pavement.... I live in town so we have to run her on the pavement for our ride. However, we do have some dirt options once we get far enough out of town, and along the way she does tend to run on the grass shoulders. I bought some dog paw wax, thank you for linking that - I am not familiar with waxing a dog's paws, but if it is something important to do I want to start doing it. Thanks for the video 🐾🐾🐾

[@DoggyU]

It will help protect the paws. It's also great for salt in the winter and to make sure snow doesn't ball up in their feet. Keeping her up on the grass will help save her joints too :) Have fun out there!

[@waltervega8730]

Great video and info. I will be getting a Siberian Husky in a couple if months. Of course she'll be a puppy, still. What is an appropriate age to begin teaching her and myself to Bikejore? Im thinking of getting the scooter, I already own a bike. Is the scooter easier to begin with? Thank you for any advice.

[@DoggyU]

Hi Walter! So I'm not a vet so I would always consult your own vet, but in general you don't want to run or do any type of potentially damaging activity until the dog's growth plates are closed. That is different for every dog but generally around a year old. But, I would start by getting your pup used to being around the bike, walking next to the bike, having the bike follow at a walk, etc. This will help in the training process. As far as the scooter. Yes, it is easier to start with a scooter because it's easier to bail and "feels" safer. That being said, I like the bike in the long run because you can help the dog more on hills and such. But I did start both my dogs on the scooter. Hope that helps!

[@waltervega8730]

@@DoggyU thank you so much for the great advice! She will be 8 weeks old when i get her and definitely will not be exercising her strenuously until she is capable to do so.

[@DoggyU]

@@waltervega8730 Enjoy her! Lots of training videos on here for young pups. There's so much you can do at that age to set them up for success! Welcome to the channel!

[@waltervega8730]

@@DoggyU thank you!

[@DoggyU]

@@waltervega8730 You're welcome!

[@peggyholliday5285]

Is a 12 kg patterdale terrier too small to use a bike or scooter? I do canicross but joring looks soo much fun.

[@DoggyU]

I think if you use a bike where you as the human can assist, that could work. Even with my 35/40 lb Koolie, I help her a decent amount and don't like her pulling all my weight. This includes doing most of the work on hills and such. I would check with your vet/PT, but for me, if you can bike as fast as the pup and they are really more running than pulling, it could work for both of you! (Or run them with a bigger dog that will shoulder some of the weight :)) . But again, not a vet, so I would check with a professional :)

[@jennybaker8896]

What kind of harness do you use? I have been running my aussie using a Walkie Dog for months, but I can imagine he would LOVE to run out front instead of the side. He's growing out of his current harness, so would love to know what you are using for bikejoring.

[@DoggyU]

I use the distance harness from howling dog alaska :)

[@kamzalot3]

Weight pull harness so the weight even Outs on the dog, using a regular harness is dangerous

[@lizchilders4154]

Start slow and work up to how far? What is a good distance for a lab/Great Pyrenees mix to run beside me on my recumbent trike? He loves it, but I don’t want to overtax him.

[@DoggyU]

That would be a good question for your vet and very dog dependent. One thing to consider is age - we don't want to run dogs under 2 for long periods of time. You'll also need to build up paw strength and general endurance and watch your dog for signs of fatigue. Like in many things, the answer is "it depends". I typically run coolwhip for 2-4 miles with a water break halfway through if that's helpful, but she could likely be conditioned to run much further, especially at a trot vs. a lope.

[@jesusmejia3910]

I use a bike tow leash. But mushers wax. I never heard of that

[@DoggyU]

It's great for protecting feet from snow/salt too: Musher's Paw Wax: amzn.to/2K4Ipn9

[@jbarcelona4]

How to make the walky dog work on the front? Thanks.

[@lilasiankid214]

Thank you for this video. Very informative!!

[@DoggyU]

Thank you so much for the feedback! :)

[@ellikramer4012]

Thanks!!

[@DoggyU]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@Quiksilver5451]

That looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing 😎

[@DoggyU]

Hey Greg! Thanks for watching. Have fun out there. Bikejoring is a blast! :)

[@sarahterrio3022]

So much fun! We're currently involved in some agility and flyball - but always looking for more activities :)

[@DoggyU]

Yess! Bikejoring is a fun one and a great crosstraining activity! Happy Training!

[@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si]

Thinking getting about a black and tan hound for this.

[@DoggyU]

Hi Elwood! B&T hounds aren't typical choices for joring due to their obsession with scent but I have seen them do it! Just know it might take quite a bit of training on the "on by" front!

[@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si]

@@DoggyU That makes sense.

[@DoggyU]

@@ElwoodPDowd-nz2si if you're looking for a dog specifically for joring, check out the facebook group "Dog Carting,Drafting,Sulky,Dryland Mushing,Sled dog,BikeJoring,SkiJoring" - it's a wealth of info and might give you some breed ideas.

[@bcnewe]

I've just discovered bike joring and canicross on KZbin and am fascinated with it. I would love to do this with my 2 yrs old Border Collie. He's a farm dog and reactive to strange people and dogs when I bring him to town. I have started clicker training to help but he will only take hot dogs as a treat and only at home. When in town he won't accept food. Any tips? Also I would love to find clubs in the USA doing this but can't find anything. Seems all doing this sport are in Europe.

[@DoggyU]

Sounds like you need to take your exposure trips to town much slower. For example, go to your local store, park far away, don't get out of the car. Can your dog take treats at this level? If so, what if you park closer? If that's going well, open the trunk and sit in the back and see if he can take food. Can he play? Will he play with you far back in the parking lot? This will help you get a read on how he's feeling. Also, can you take him to a very unused trail to run with? You don't need to do canicross in town. Try a trail nearby and get deep into the woods with him while you're working on the reactivity. And for your final question - yes there are clubs in the US. You'll usually find them under mushing-type clubs so they do sledding in the winter and biking in the summer. Hope that helps!

[@horsebeearrow8026]

Awesome info! How long/far do you usually go per session?

[@DoggyU]

You really need to start slow and build your dog up to it. I started with just 3/4 of a mile and built from there. Typical session would be 3-4 miles which takes about 20 minutes :)

[@MattGriffo]

Hi, I’m about to start teaching my 10 month old puppy Joring on skates. My previous dog I trained to do it with me and trained him left and right. Would you want to collaborate to post a video about how I’m teaching her that for your channel?

[@kitteylovesu]

What age do you recommend starting this type of exercise with a dog?

[@DoggyU]

Great question! You want to make sure the dog's growth plates are closed before doing any weighted activity. You can get x-rays to confirm this but it typically happens around a year old, sometimes longer for large breeds. That being said, you can start introducing the dog to the bike (walking beside it to make sure they aren't nervous about it), and teach them cues before their growth plates are closed. You can teach these on leash during walks to get started. Hope that helps!

[@iamshredder3587]

That's neat haha. I've never heard the term "bikejoring" before haha. I just searched like "how to train my dog to tow me on a bike" and this come up. The internet does have it's good points. 😏 The equipment looks handy. I was just using a long leash held in my hand, and a good harness thing I was given that works great. My dogs a big boy (and a good boy.:) who's very fit and suprisingly fast. Runs 60km/hr + and has alot of endurance too. I have two big 100 acre estates just out of city that I stay in and my parents on the back one... and I've got a few buggys and quad bikes that me and the family run around the property/s in and their place and back etc, and he loves running around in front of them everywhere we go. Especially my parents. (Think he likes them best even haha, and always goes with them or just walks up to their place to stay with them.) So along with getting kinda spoilt haha he's gotten very fit and healthy from it all and has huge rippling muscles all over. Anyway I figure he'd be great at this but the problem is when I go on the mountain bike with a lead he just wants to run me at the same pace I go. Rather than in front (like he does with the motored bikes/buggies) and tow me. Understandably, since I've always trained him to "heel" when I'm walking which he does well, and usually pulling back on the leash makes him to slow down to keep pace or stop. So when he feels pressure on the lead from towing me...... Anyways I was just wondering if you (or anyone) could give any help or advice on how to get around this issue? Thanks.

[@DoggyU]

Hi I Am Shredder: So first, having a dog that heels when you bike is pretty handy! But if you really want to teach him to pull, I would set yourself up with the proper equipment and then have your parents or a friend ride the quad or a bike in front of you so that your dog can "chase" the bike/quad. That will teach him that pulling is desirable in this situation. You also want to be sure he has an appropriate Y-front harness and not a harness that restricts his motion. You can also start by running with him and having someone bike in front. This will help with teaching the cues in a safe manner. You need a solid "halt" left, right and slow before attempting it on wheels. Good luck!

[@Julha77]

I'm in CT too and have been bikejoring for a little while with my whippet mix, it's amazing fun!

[@DoggyU]

That's awesome! Have fun out there!

[@Emerson-mf1gs]

i have a 1 year, 1 month old female unspayed golden retriever. Can we do 10 minute ish runs on easy turain to build endurance? Ik her bones arent quite done devoloping yet, so id take it easy. A few times a week at most.

[@DoggyU]

I would definitely consult with your vet, but I'd probably build up to 10 minutes a few times a week on dirt. Or do a few minutes, rest/water break, a few more minutes. Are you currently running with them or hiking? Biking is a lot so it's helpful to build up their endurance while also working on canine conditioning in the home.

[@Emerson-mf1gs]

@@DoggyU Yes, we hike. Farthest shes done is 3.5 miles. I made sure to not start riding my bike before her, (well i did a few times...felt like my lungs were collapsing) so I have a bit of a base of what she can handle cause im brand new too and really sensitive to it. I worry about water breaks, because her stomach could possibly flip, but I give her as much as she wants after (and then she rests).

[@taimclelland8765]

Another huge thing. Get your dog cleared by a vet, including official hip testing, before any strenuous activity. Also never do high impact/ weight pulling/ strenuous activities with a dog under 2 years old.

[@OverdraftRanch]

Thanks for the reminder. Especially about the age.

[@bowserbullyyardcanada1626]

this may seem obvious but im very curious to find a logical answer on this: What is the differnce between letting thedog run infront as opposed to beside the bike? Bikejoring sport aside, is there any real advantage to having the dog beside the bike if going for a regular run? if its not a race i mean. If we are just using this to condition the dog which would be better? If the only difference is the pulling, is it easy to stop thedog ?

[@DoggyU]

When thinking about where I want my dog to run, I'm first thinking about functionally, where am I biking? Is it on a trail where it's tight and having my dog out front due to the many users of the trail may be less fun/practical? Are they biking with me on the way to work and having them beside me on the grass gives me more control? Or am I looking for the conditioning benefits of pulling? Does my dog have enough control to be out front pulling? You asked if it's easy to stop them out front and the answer to that is, you have to train the stop prior to putting them on a bike, typically by walking and then running, then moving onto the bike. Having them bike next to you can be a much simpler training process, especially when using an attachment like a walky-dog or similar.

[@_kaitlynhobbs]

What was the leash you were using? Me and my Australian Shepherd are going to try bikejoring and I have know idea what I need haha!

[@DoggyU]

my equipment is from Howling Dog Alaska :)

[@KatieHankins-y5w]

Far as protecting the pads if you were doing it on pavement, would having shoes on help like shoes in general work for this

[@things.801]

Can this be done with any dog?

[@DoggyU]

It can be done with any dog that is physically fit and healthy enough to do it. There are some breeds that will lend themselves better than others, ie. long dogs may not be good candidates because it could be hard on their backs long-term. But most dogs that are in good health can do it in some capacity if they enjoy it.

[@ELPAPAYELHIJO]

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[@iversonmatthew]

great video! Thank you! :)

[@DoggyU]

Thanks Matthew! Good luck on your bikejoring journey. It's so fun!

[@ameliablack4613]

What do you think of shoes vs. mushers wax? I just found out my dog has lots of allergies. Could I introduce my husky to this in the neighborhood? Or do I need to find a dirt trail for all runs?

[@DoggyU]

The key is that you don't want to run long distances or frequently on pavement because it's not great for their body/joints. But if you're trying to introduce your dog and are doing less than a mile a couple times to get him used to it, the risk is relatively low. If your dog has sensitive pads, the boots may be better. I tend to run my dog in mushers wax and hike my dog in boots but my trails are relatively smooth dirt. Hope that helps!

[@00dreamer00]

What line are you using?

[@DoggyU]

Hi Erick - that one was secondhand and I'm not sure of the brand. I now use one from Howling Dog Alaska. Have fun out there!

[@kurozikoasu1887]

I did bike joring today before i watched this vid so i did it on road but he went for 30 mins

[@markkromer1238]

This works for two dogs?

[@DoggyU]

Yes - but I would train them separately before combining the team.

[@luluthemutt4420]

I am currently trying this with my dog but shes having a hard time with on by with other people and dogs. she completely stops or sometimes would pull towards them! any tips?

[@DoggyU]

Hi Lulu - I recommend working on your "on by" cue off of the bike. Your pup needs to have a strong on by off the bike to have on on it. I would also recommend teaching a leave it cue first in the home and then out on walks and highly reinforce that behavior. Impulse games like "It's Yer Choice" by Susan Garrett would also be helpful!

[@servicedogonabudget180]

I cant go on a path since I dont have one near me so will it be ok if I use booties to help with the impact of the pavement. I love bike joring with my dog but if its going to possibly hurt her then we will make the proper precautions or we will stop doing the sport in order to save her joints since she is my service dog I cant let her get hurt.

[@DoggyU]

Hi Service Dog on a A Budget: If you're bikejoring very occasionally on pavement, once a month or so and doing shorter miles at a trot, I wouldn't be too worried. I wouldn't be pounding pavement a few times a week, even with booties. Perhaps you can run your dog up on the grass while you ride on pavement? Long miles on pavement will likely damage the dog long-term but I am not an orthopedic vet so I would check with your vet and or dog's physical therapist. Hope that helps!

[@servicedogonabudget180]

@@DoggyU thanks we normally do this ever other day since I have copd and I physically can't walk her enough but we have a electric fence that we can play fetch in so she can get her energy out. I'm going to stop bikejoring her except for rare occasions since she does love to do it. I also have a boxer who normally bikejors with us but doesn't really pull she just likes to run with the bike unless shes on a couplet the she will follow my dogs lead and pull with her. Edit: she is cleared for pulling since shes a mobility service dog but I didn't know the impact of the pavement could cause her harm and I cant have that. I did find a trail to ride on with her but its about 30 or so minutes away so we will only be able to go once every week or so.

[@dogsofmischief]

Love this video. But the insistence on musher's wax is kinda hilarious.

[@DoggyU]

Thanks Howling Commandos! If you've ever had a dog with raw pads, you'll know why I love mushers wax ;)

[@dogsofmischief]

@@DoggyU Oh, I have. And musher's wax doesn't help at all. Only booties help for the terrain we are on.

[@mmarie-fu1dm]

My dog is a lab/pit mix, we got him from a friend who couldn’t keep him anymore. He doesn’t really listen to anything despite me working with him so much. How do I go about this because he’s such an active dog I can’t keep up with him walking. He’s learned to heel, and I really want to try this but I’m afraid he’s going to make a sharp turn to the right after something and I’m going to go toppling over. I have a side attachment, but again I’m so scared to try it in the event he does go darting off 😅

[@DoggyU]

i would spend some time walking him next to the bike to start. I've used the side attachments (walkydog specifically) on strong dogs with great success but it may be a good idea to bring in a trainer who has done this before to work with you and come up with a training plan.

[@888jucu]

BYO dog 🤪

[@luluthemutt4420]

I would love to try but my dog gets really anxious with harnesses.. i mean super anxious. I tried training her to love her harness but no luck!

[@DoggyU]

HI Lulu - what kind of harness are you using? Could you start out with a clip on harness like the Balance Harness to get him used to harnesses without having to put it over her head? www.amazon.com/Balance-Harness-Buckle-Medium-Large/dp/B01LW8YGKC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=1WHM1GGA0KU68&keywords=balance+harness&qid=1569762208&sprefix=balane+har,aps,169&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=ledrdogtraini-20&linkId=3715366b709e8322b1440049858cc455&language=en_US Then transition to a typical Joring harness? Also, have you tried any pulling with it? My girl doesn't love putting harnesses on but she loves biking so she puts it on (sad face) then gets excited because she knows she gets to bike.

[@twobrokewolves5884]

Would this work with cruiser bikes or only mountain bikes?

[@DoggyU]

Hi TwoBrokeWolves - I guess I don't know cruiser bikes well enough to know how the lines would attach to them. I'm sure you could rig something up that would work. I think a mountain bike just provides more stability and the ability to change gears and help out the dog as needed. Thanks for watching!

[@emilyplaysgamesstuwe5801]

I need help how do you get ur dog to pull? My dog just walks by the bike he only pulls when he sees a stranger or something he wants to chase

[@DoggyU]

Hi Emily, sometimes it's helpful to start by having someone bike in front of you until your dog understands the game is to pull consistently. Check to see if there is a bikejoring or sledding club in your area.

[@emilyplaysgamesstuwe5801]

@@DoggyUoh I ben having a person run and Ozzie pulls,can a dog be trained to pull like this?

[@DoggyU]

@@emilyplaysgamesstuwe5801 in the absence of a second bike i think this will work in the short term but ultimately a person will not be able to run fast enough and sustain a good pace for long enough.

[@emilyplaysgamesstuwe5801]

@@DoggyU oh but my parents don’t ride bikes. Any solution?

[@DoggyU]

@@emilyplaysgamesstuwe5801 Check to see if there's a local mushing group in your area :)

[@markkromer1238]

How fast you go?

[@DoggyU]

That really depends on the dog. We tend to stick to a canter or a trot, but CoolWhip can run into the high 20s (probably faster but I keep it safe)

[@sprintershepherd4359]

my dog runs along side of me on and off lead but i cant get him to pull the lead because i taught him never to pull the lead when walking . how can i encourage him to pull the lead when i am on the bike ?

[@DoggyU]

Hi Sprinter - making sure you change equipment can be a good start (ie. put them in a joring harness) and then having another bike team run ahead, or even just a biker or runner without a dog to get them moving can be helpful. Check to see if there's a sledding club in your area that might be able to help!

[@sprintershepherd4359]

@@DoggyU thanks . Yes looks like I will need to get someone to help me out in front He is a Australian Kelpie Australian Cattle dog cross . such a quick learner and smart boy . so it shouldn't take to long to teach him that its ok to pull when he is in a harness When I walk him he is either off lead on just have a leash to his collar . So as you say yep he will know the difference when he has a harness on . this is the approach I will take thanks

[@DoggyU]

@@sprintershepherd4359 good luck!

[@ellathompson7583]

Can a greyhound/lurcher do bike joring?

[@DoggyU]

Absolutely! Bikejoring is for all kinds of dogs!

[@88Nikoli]

But I don't have paws 🐾 is it okay if I just wax my dog's paws ?

[@DoggyU]

I would make sure you're using a dog-specific wax.

[@ladenazelim-gomez2216]

I have used the walky stick with my border collie retriever she absolutely loves it!! I now have a Labrador and I have been working to get him to do the bike, I know he would love it if he would just walk forward but seems to be more terrified of the bike and the peddles I can’t even hardly get on the bike. He seems to warm up to the bike walking the bike but freezes if I sit on it. I’ve looked into bike joring or even scooter because the scooter does not have peddles. I am looking for any kind of suggestions that may get him to move forward instead of freezing up or pulling back? Has anyone else had this problem?

[@DoggyU]

Have you tried using your other trained dog as a helper dog? Or another dog friend in front? Or a friend riding the bike while you jog alongside as an intermediary step? Also, a scooter may help with you being able to navigate the dog and scooter at the same time. You may also be able to join a local mushing club for some in-person help/helper dogs. Hope that helps!

[@ladenazelim-gomez2216]

@@DoggyU yes, I have tried having my husband encourage, run in front, we have even tried switching spots, but nothing seemed to work. I was encouraged the other day to just keep walking the bike with him (beside with the walky stick) and so I took him out with my bike and we walked and walked and walked. I did the next day think about bringing my other dog and have my lab on the outside and put my older dog on the inside (I have tried this but opposite) and it was a fail. I have been working with him for the last 2 summers and haven’t got too far with him. I’m not sure if there is any mushers club around me I have actually never heard of one before. But I will definitely look into it as well! Are labs usually this difficult with learning these with the bikes? Thank you so much for getting back to me!

[@DoggyU]

@@ladenazelim-gomez2216 I guess it would depend on the style of labs. Hunting-type labs vs. bench/english labs would likely take to the sport more readily, but each dog is an individual. I would see if you have a club in your area, and then maybe decide that running next to the bike is a better fit for that particular dog? Every dog has their own personality and preferences. My older cow dog isn't a joring dog, he's a run by the bike dog. My Koolie is definitely a joring dog. Not sure if that was helpful but I wish you the best of luck with the training!

[@ladenazelim-gomez2216]

@@DoggyU thank you soo much! I will definitely look into it and see if there is anything around here!

[@VividYouth]

I wanna do this with my Husky (we used to do kickbiking) but I dont know where I can go in the woods.. Im thinking safety-wise to not hit anybidy or get run over by a horse haha

[@DoggyU]

I like to use airline trails that are generally wider. Some larger parks work well too.

[@Bioeliful153]

Is that a Mudi?

[@DoggyU]

Australian Koolie :)

[@Jordan-zw5ye]

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[@jeslypacheco1591]

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[@kaylenstorey7648]

I wish I could do this but my dog is very reactive and will charge other dogs when he sees them so this wouldn't be safe :/

[@DoggyU]

Some reactive dogs take well to this sport because they have something to focus on. perhaps there's an area you could go where the likelihood of seeing a dog is very low and your dog could run in a muzzle. Might be something a local trainer could assess and help you with.

[@kaylenstorey7648]

@@DoggyU Maybe someday :,) For now I can barely walk him and he doesn't know any cues but I could try! And I walk him in a muzzle so that wouldn't be a problem!

[@DoggyU]

@@kaylenstorey7648 yep sounds like getting some basics under your belt is your first best step. Check out some of my videos on shaping, capturing, using the clicker, touch etc. Good luck on your training journey! :)

[@popmepep2485]

Mudi dog 🙂

[@DoggyU]

She's actually an Australian Koolie - but definitely has the merle coat pattern and the size of a lot of Mudis!

[@ferns2738]

the only thing putting me off is in case my dog stops and i dont

[@DoggyU]

You can start by practicing on a run instead of a bike. You will need to train a strong verbal "leave-it" cue. If running in front makes you nervous, you can check out equipment like the "walkie-dog" attachment where they can run next to the bike so them stopping is less of a concern.

[@AliciaAbraham]

Yeah that’s such an issue when we’re just running; don’t want to imagine what would happen on a bike!

[@DoggyU]

@@AliciaAbraham yeah if it's not solid at the run, don't add in the bike or that's a recipe for an injury for sure! :) Some dogs are more suited for canicross.

[@alyssa_the_noodle5228]

Hoooow hoooow is stop Go go go go is... duh go Paw around... right turn Shake around... left turn. She doesn’t know left and right but she knows what paw is shake and paw.

[@markschuette3770]

what if we didn't need commands at all! best high drive dog exercise rig ever- freedom to gooo under excellent steering and dog control- the rider steers the dogs- no commands needed- the dogs ADD stability to the scooter- you don't crash with this design- on or off road- even on busy urban sidewalks and or single track dirt trails- also good for agro, deaf and or Blind dogs- d o g p o w e r e d s c o o t e r

[@TopboyP]

Ok so completely opposite of teaching them to not pull on walk. Lol

[@DoggyU]

haha yes. Exact opposite. This is a pulling sport 😂 But it can be a great outlet for dogs that are bred to pull. You can train "here is your time to pull" and give them the outlet they need, and then teach them when it's time to not pull (typically with different equipment).

[@TopboyP]

@@DoggyU awesome ok, I would love to teach my lab this sport, he automatically pulls and we hit some good speeds, we need to work on turns and halting but I feel like he has it in him but I just trained him to not pull when walking so I don’t want to confuse him. He’s very easy to train and very treat motivated and contrary to what my girlfriend thinks, he is VERY smart lol.

[@DoggyU]

@@TopboyP I believe Fenzi Dog Sport Academy has a course on joring if you're looking to dive deeper. I teach left and right turns away from the bike and then integrate them into bike work when they know them on the flat.

[@jonathansimmonds5784]

Why do Americans say 'off of'? It's such bad grammar.

[@DoggyU]

Why are some people more rude on the internet than they would be in person? 🤷‍♀️ Why is this most true of people who don't produce their own content for others? Lots of questions that may best be left to the golden rule ...

[@nikovich4]

Dogs need to be trained to COMMANDS prior to ever getting hooked up to a bike or anything else!! You didn't even bother, you just hooked up to the bike and went, this is totally inexcusable and dangerous. I'm sorry this video is available because a lot of people will be hurt, just starting out cold like this.

[@DoggyU]

Hi Niki - if you watch the video, you’ll notice at 2:45 I discuss how it’s important to teach cues on the ground before ever hooking them up to the bike. Go ahead and watch all the way through before commenting 👍