I was wondering if any of you bring your dog on riding trips. I just got one and I ride quite often. I was thinking about going with the dog. I guess it depends on the temperment of the dog, but just wondering if dogs are mostly chill with allthe dirtbike sounds around, and people riding by. My dog has a good temperment, havent started my bike in front of it yet (wonder how thats going to go), but she should be ok.
Bringing your dog on riding trips
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I take mine on all riding trips that are longer than just a day ride...sometimes she gets to go on day trips.
Most of our rides out here are more than 1 day and there is usually a handful of dogs. I have only seen 3-4 dogs that maybe shouldn't have been there!
Most of our rides out here are more than 1 day and there is usually a handful of dogs. I have only seen 3-4 dogs that maybe shouldn't have been there!
oldguy
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We always take our dogs along on racedays (often all weekend) and they seem to really look forward to it. I know the lab gets excited whenever he hears a bike start up and the terrior loves to sit along the fence and watch the bikes go by. They both love the attention they get from everybody there.
Now the rules we adhere to
1) they are always on a leash
2) they have plenty of shade and water as well as a place to get away when they want to
3) they only go to tracks that allow dogs- we never sneak them in
4) ALWAYS CLEAN UP AFTER THEM IMMEDIATELY- NOT IN A FEW MINUTES
5) make sure if you leave them in the pits not only are they safe but also people walking by
6) always make sure you are there if there are any kids that want to meet them
Now the rules we adhere to
1) they are always on a leash
2) they have plenty of shade and water as well as a place to get away when they want to
3) they only go to tracks that allow dogs- we never sneak them in
4) ALWAYS CLEAN UP AFTER THEM IMMEDIATELY- NOT IN A FEW MINUTES
5) make sure if you leave them in the pits not only are they safe but also people walking by
6) always make sure you are there if there are any kids that want to meet them
My dog is small and ugly... He smells bad, too. It's a West Highland Terrior or something... Not a very good dog for taking on riding trips. The point is, you not all dogs are capabale of going on a riding trip and you need to weigh your characteristics. Some dogs can take a leash all day long while others will get bored and go flippin' crazy!
2-Strokes 4-ever
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Tried taking my Boxer before........can't do it. We get in fights over who gets to hump my bike.
Are you wanting to let the dog run along with you while you ride? Kinda looks that way reading your post.
If so be careful about the condition of the dog. Dogs can have heart attacks from "over doing it". Of course your dog isn't going to think through the full force running as long as it's having a good time. You've got to make that judgment call for him.
Second thing to consider. Does the dog have the common sense not to run out in front of you? That could possibly end up in you killing your dog, or even your dog killing you.
If so be careful about the condition of the dog. Dogs can have heart attacks from "over doing it". Of course your dog isn't going to think through the full force running as long as it's having a good time. You've got to make that judgment call for him.
Second thing to consider. Does the dog have the common sense not to run out in front of you? That could possibly end up in you killing your dog, or even your dog killing you.
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I take my dogs on trips to the desert. They aren't bothered by the noise at all. I am sure that every dog is different, though. I always let mine off the leash and let them wander about since we are in the middle of nowhere. A friend did the same thing, however, and his dog took off and was never seen again!
Now, here is a guy that takes "bring your dog" to an entirely different level!
(I haven't inserted pictures before, I hope that works. if the picture doesn't appear, look here:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/rmcinnis@sbcglobal.net/photo/294928804246387724/0
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That was at last year's Adelanto Gran Prix!
Rod
Now, here is a guy that takes "bring your dog" to an entirely different level!
(I haven't inserted pictures before, I hope that works. if the picture doesn't appear, look here:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/rmcinnis@sbcglobal.net/photo/294928804246387724/0
)
That was at last year's Adelanto Gran Prix!
Rod
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letsride24-7
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My buddy had a Vizsla. It got really big, it used to drag his dog house around chasing us on our 80's and three wheelers.. Well lets just say that sucka would hide in the bush or break through the electric fence and hide out in our woods track when he was not in the house.. I can't even count the # of times that thing would jump out from where it was hiding to bite the front tire on what ever you were on. Bike three wheeler it would even go after cars. And when it would grab on to the KX80 front tire it didn't care if your were 5-6 gear you would come to a stop. Well the bike would you would land about 20+ feet in front from going over the bars.. He was the coolest dog to ride around, always keep you on your toes.. RIP Elliot
Squirrel Girl
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When we go riding (overnighters) we have had up to 9 dogs with our group and they're all well behaved, used to bikes being around. The only one with issues is MY dog of course, because he loves to run, in his younger years I would take him on some loops that had creeks to stop on the way for water, but now that he's older I have to have him restrained till my bike is out of earshot. He won't follow anyone else's bike though.
One time at Byron,Il., a buddy,Sad Joe brought his german sheperd to the races. I was a awakened by some guy in a tent yelling; get off me #itch,quit licking me .go to sleep and on and on for 20 minutes, me and my girlfriend were dying laughing and so was half the camp, they thought he was talking to a female!!! Pets are part of the family and should use extra caution for them and others.
the dog on the bike pic is really interesting.
dogs are like people, all different personalities. At DW, you had the ones running around getting in the trash. But then in '05 we had neighbors with a very friendly, polite chihuahua.
other people's barking dogs drive me nuts...I get enough of that at home from my neighbors. If your dog barks, no offense but leave it at home. I think once you have had a really good dog, it's sort of a curse because you realize how crappy many other peoples' dogs are...but then sometimes it's the training.
dogs are like people, all different personalities. At DW, you had the ones running around getting in the trash. But then in '05 we had neighbors with a very friendly, polite chihuahua.
other people's barking dogs drive me nuts...I get enough of that at home from my neighbors. If your dog barks, no offense but leave it at home. I think once you have had a really good dog, it's sort of a curse because you realize how crappy many other peoples' dogs are...but then sometimes it's the training.
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When i first started riding on my tt-r 90 (when my dog could keep up) shed go anywhere id go and wouldnt leave without me. If i got stuck out in the woods bymyself when it was getting darking shed sit right beside me. Whenever i start up the YZ now she starts barking and cries. Good times, hell she still kinda follows me.
