I look at the walkydog. I would not let my dog pull on that. I would be afraid he could tip the bike over.
At the moment when I bike with my boys I use prong and leash. I tie the 2 leashes together the same lenght so they can't get infront or behind the bike. I hold the leash on the bike handles. It give me great stability and control. If they ever want to take control I can be quick and effective. We are not ready yet for pull so no help in that department.
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I tried using a leash and prong and controlling from the handle bars, but it was too dangerous for me and Jethro. That's what led me to the Walkydog. All the force is directed to the bike seat post, which I have found way more stable than the handle bars. Jethro can't get out front or in behind, and when he pulls to the side, he is pulling against the entire weight of my bike (which is heavy English steel) and me.
With this rig, when Jethro pulls, he is pulling forward, moving us along at a good clip. The only time he pulls sideways is when he sees something and decides he is going to try to go after it. He just can't pull us over, because the combined weight of the bike and me are too much for him. That's when I find he channels his energy forward and we have a great ride.
If you decide to order, be sure to call and get the sizing right. Jethro isn't shaped like the 'typical' sled dog.
Google for Canadian suppliers of the same harness under 'manmat' or 'guard' harness.
For chafing- if it's red and raw let it heal before re-stressing the skin. You can use an old cotton t-shirt as a rash guard or buy one custom, but I'd just wait and see if a padded harness takes care of the chafing issue.
Do not use his collar for attachment if you are doing this regularly. It could cause some serious neck injuries, and set a bad precedent for future pulling/non pulling training. Also, switch up sides for the walky-dog if you start doing it regularly (left or right) so the dog doesn't get skewed by always pulling to one side. Watch his feet also for wear if you run on pavement.
Sounds like you're starting to get hooked on the exciting world of dog powered sports! In no time you'll be out scootering around with Jethro. Super fun.
So far I've been using a padded "step in" harness with Kenzi when I bike with her. Like this one
I have a pulling harness, but I'm borrowing a bike right now and it's easier to attach a leash to the step in harness. When I get my own bike I'll probably put a bayonette on it for a gangline and switch to the pulling harness.
Kenzi loves it. She is excited when I get the bike out and really getting into the pulling thing!!
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If you want to keep using the same harness...you might get some fleece or imitation flece & wrap it around the parts of the harness that are chaffing.
Just a thought if there is a tack shop near by...What comes to mind...being a horse owner....you might try looking for what they call halter fleece covers. The usually have velcro on them. You open them (they are cylinder shaped with the velcro used to close them) and wrap them on the part that is rubbing & fasten them closed. There are others designed to slip over a breast collar on horse tack & these may work also, as they are longer & can be cut to length. But make sure whatever you get has the velcro on it. A few of them don't.
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