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Dog Biking

Submitted by Three Dog Blogger from blog

Oct 30, 2009

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This is a guest post from Lindsay at That Mutt, a great Dog Blog.

I like to bike with my mutt Ace when he needs some extra exercise. Sometimes walking or running is not enough for active dogs. When I take Ace biking, he gets some good exercise, and I don’t have to work as hard. Problem solved.

Still, biking with my dog is not as lazy as it sounds. It requires me to be focused. It took Ace and I some time to get to the point where I could safely bike with him. Even now, I have to pay attention to our surroundings and Ace’s position. I never know what an approaching dog will do.

Tips for biking with your dog

Some dogs seem to understand the concept of biking right away. With these dogs, I can just hop on my bike and they know they are supposed to run at my side. But other dogs are fearful, unsure or aggressive around bikes. Some will even try to herd a bike!

If your dog has any issues around a bike or if you are not sure how your dog will act, here are some tips for biking with your dog.

1. Take your time

Training a dog to do anything should not be rushed. Don’t e

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