siberian_wolf Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I was thinking last night at how quiet and calm the house is every Sunday as Gizmo, Marley and Bandit are tierd from all the running they get when we take them out together on Sunday and when they just get a long walk they aren't even close to being tierd (apart from me, lol) as they haven't been able to run. So I then had a brainwave of buying this: http://www.snowpawstore.co.uk/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=260&cat=85 Before I do commit to getting this or something similar I wanted to know if anyone here knows anyone who could help me train them and me to do this? Or if anyone knows any good website where I can find out more information about training Huskies to do this. I'm not looking at doing this properly (i.e. entering races, etc) but just as a way of giving them some real excercise and also some enjoyment as well. What made me think of it was when they have been able to go for a good run they don't seem to become bored as easy, dont become as destructive, they love to run and they are nice and calm when we have visitors instead of jumping on them as not everyone likes a dog to jump all over them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 i run with my girls and have really been looking at these.. they look fun ..im same as you don't wanna compete in races just purely for mine and their fun.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 me too, i'm going to get one when kaizer's old enough to use one i think they will instinctivly know what to do and won't need much training - but could be wrong as not really looked into how to get them onto it or anything yet lol - or more importantly -how to stop!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 how to stop.....mmmmmmmm i think it goes something like HHHHooooooooollllllllllyyyy ffffffffff***********k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakora Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I was going to try doing this on my bike but i think the scooter would work a bit better, Somehow I can see it causing less damage if you were to fall off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 how to stop.....mmmmmmmm i think it goes something like HHHHooooooooollllllllllyyyy ffffffffff***********k yeah, that's more or less what i had in mind lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raindog Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Just a thought. If you are thinking of exercising all three at the same time, you would be better off getting a three wheeled rig. Three huskies on a scooter can be a bit "exciting" to say the least. A rig gives you much more stability and (if you have good brakes - hydraulic or disc - you can stop too!!! Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 lol good idea, hadn't thought of that!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 This is Kira having a wee run on the scooter its a great way to exercise your dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Erm I posted a link somewhere about doing this with a bike, it went from the basics of trinaing your dog to actually being pulled. Let me see if I can find it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Found it: http://www.clickertraining.com/node/1118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 thanks alex, added to rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyrayn Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 nice one alex.. rep added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 we run our 2 huskies with a bike, the male runs alone much of the time though, quite happy on his own. I love running them with the bike , kavik gets excited to do it now since he has got older. I have only had x1 tumble off the bike but that was because i took the bike out on a frosty road. Our 2 can get up to speeds of 17 mph sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog walker Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 ouch, i would have to have full body armour on i'm such a softie lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeptalker Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 i like the idea of roller skates, lol, but would have to have only one dog with them at a time, but british roads arn't as smooth as american ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 lol yeah, have you seen the ones ceaser milan uses on his program, where's the brakes!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Just a thought. If you are thinking of exercising all three at the same time, you would be better off getting a three wheeled rig. Three huskies on a scooter can be a bit "exciting" to say the least. A rig gives you much more stability and (if you have good brakes - hydraulic or disc - you can stop too!!! Mick Good idea. I was thinking about getting 2 x two dog scooters as I am thinking of getting another one in a few years (Or less if we can get a bigger place of our own quicker) so I could have Gizmo on his own to begin with until I get another Husky and then Jamie can join me with Marley and Bandit on the other scooter. But, I can also have 4 huskies together on the three wheeled rig I guess and if they have better brakes than the scooters I think I may go and have a look at the rigs. Does anyone know where I can get info on sizeing them up for the harness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex T Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Does anyone know where I can get info on sizeing them up for the harness? Try HERE, its the only one i know about and have considered using this for when Isis gets older! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 good link, added to rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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