Nick Logan wrote 06/30/2011 08:25 AM Dog carting ok ? #337584 - 06/30/2011 08:25 AM
Nick Logan Webboard User Reg: 04-24-2011 Posts: 380 Loc: Offline	I have a friend that makes and sells dog carts for people to ride in. His female Mal was able to pull my 250 # frame down the road. It was a ton of fun but I'm a bit concerned for the dogs hips. What do you guys think of carting ?
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CJ Barrett wrote 06/30/2011 10:00 AM Re: Dog carting ok ? [Re: Nick Logan ] #337588 - 06/30/2011 10:00 AM
CJ Barrett Webboard User Reg: 04-19-2009 Posts: 1797 Loc: Offline	Totally not an authority and hopefully more structural experts will chime in but from the research and dabbling I’ve done; I think it’s a great activity. Of course properly fitting harnesses and appropriately constructed carts are a must, making the activity safer and more enjoyable for the dog. It sounds like you’re linked in with a friend that’s aware of all that though. I wouldn’t start a dog with any substantial weight until at least 18 months, building up to your weight over time. Sounds like you had a good time. It sure is a lot of fun.
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Ariane Gauthier wrote 06/30/2011 10:42 AM Re: Dog carting ok ? [Re: CJ Barrett ] #337601 - 06/30/2011 10:42 AM
Ariane Gauthier Webboard User Reg: 11-23-2010 Posts: 817 Loc: St-Lazare, Qc Offline	Just starting bikejoring, it is a lot of fun! once the basic is in place. Lucifer!
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SamanthaTopper wrote 06/30/2011 10:59 AM Re: Dog carting ok ? [Re: Ariane Gauthier ] #337604 - 06/30/2011 10:59 AM
SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011 Posts: 779 Loc: Indianapolis Offline	Once upon a time horses were like cars - many people didn't have the money for a good one, and the crappy ones cost too much money to repair. Enter the carting dog. Cheaper to feed and maintain than a horse and many of the carting breeds also excelled at most farm work and protecting the family farm. Think about the Rottweiler or the Greater Swiss Mountain dog - both are great at many things, including carting.
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Lisa skinner wrote 07/01/2011 04:29 AM Re: Dog carting ok ? [Re: SamanthaTopper ] #337652 - 07/01/2011 04:29 AM
Lisa skinner Webboard User Reg: 03-11-2010 Posts: 515 Loc: Dallas,TX USA Offline	I was told at one point that my displastic dog (rescue rott) would have no problem carting since most of the strain is placed on her shoulders. I would think that once Gambit is mature enough, carting would be a fun way to burn off a little extra energy. I have considered trying my Border Collie/Kelpie mix for carting - mostly a garden type cart, not pulling me, but at least he'll have a job. Sounds like fun - I want a cart.
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