Your little puppy is your best friend in the whole world. You love him to bits and want to take him everywhere you go. As fellow pup-lovers, we understand.
When you share all your experiences with your furry best friend, why not share your bike rides too? This will let you spend some quality time to bond together, and your puppy will love going around with you.
Around 7% of urban trips around the world are taken on bicycles. Next time, you can take your dog along too.
Wait, is this even possible?
Yes! Keep reading to find out about the best ways to take your dog on a bike ride.
Best Ways To Take Your Dog On A Bike Ride.
1. Let your dog run along as you bike
If you have a large dog who is at the peak of his physical health, you can train him to trot or jog along with you as you ride your bicycle. While this is a good exercise for him, it also requires you to be extra careful so that Fido does not get hurt.
Make sure your vet approves that your pup is ready for such intense exercise. Once you have the vet’s clearance, train Fido to trot along with your bicycle, and use a special leash to attach him to your bike.
2. Carry your dog on in an attachable trailer
Attach a trailer to the back of your bike so that your dog can ride with you from a comfortable spot with a good view. The market has many options for dog trailers in all sizes and colors. The trailer is attached to the back wheel and has wheels at the bottom so that it can be towed around easily.
While picking out a trailer for your pooch, make sure it is the right one for Fido’s size and has plenty of space for him to switch positions comfortably. Mesh walls are a bonus as they let air flow through the trailer. You can also keep your pup’s favorite blanket, toys, and some treats for your pooch.
3. Get a Dutch-style cargo bike
Parents carrying their young children in box-bikes or bakfiets is a common sight in the Netherlands. This fashion of Dutch cargo bikes is getting popular in the rest of the world too.
A cargo bike or trike is an elongated cycle with two or three wheels and a spacious box in the front. The box-like carrier is traditionally used to carry goods, groceries, and kids around the city. As a loving pet parent, you can now use it to carry your pooch along wherever you go.
4. Carry your puppy in a basket
A spacious basket attached in front of your handlebars is perfect for carrying your small or medium-sized pet on a bicycle.
You can also train Fido to sit comfortably in a basket attached to your backseat.
While buying a basket to carry your dog, make sure that the walls are high enough to protect your pup from losing balance and falling off while you are riding.
5. Teach your dog to stand at the handlebars
This method is slightly unusual, but it guarantees that your pup gets the closest experience of riding your bicycle with you.
Train your small dog to lean on the handlebars as they stand on the bike’s frame in front of your seat. You can also use straps or a short leash to make sure they don’t slip off. Once your pup is comfortably situated, you can take him along every time you go biking on trips and errands.
6. Use a doggie backpack
If you’re the proud parent of a pocket-sized pup, doggie backpacks will let you carry your pup around with you at all times, literally.
Pet carrier backpacks come with comfortable elastic straps and several side pockets for storing water bottles, a leash, and poop bags. You can carry your dog in a stylish backpack as you ride your bike.
Teach your puppy to climb into it and make sure they’re sitting comfortably. You can then put it on and ride away. This allows Fido to go with you even when you get off for breaks or to run errands.
Things to keep in mind
Now that you know all how to carry your dog on bike rides, there are a few things to keep in mind before you start going on adventures together.
- Train your dog to sit for long periods as you ride through open grounds and traffic.
- Get him used to short rides around the block first. Once he understands what is going to happen, make your trips longer.
- Make space to store a essentials like water bottle, some treats, a bowl, and poop bags. This helps you prepare for when you have to stop for breaks during long rides.
Conclusion
Taking bike rides together might just be your favorite thing to do with your puppy. Bicycle rides are a fun way to stay fit, have fun, and explore new places with your dog.
You can take Fido to trot along with your bike, or you can carry him everywhere you go in a trailer, basket, or backpack. Make sure you get a clearance from the vet before you start, and train your pup carefully to accompany you on your rides.
With your furry best friend by your side, bike rides are about to get a lot more fun!
