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People who want to give their dogs more exercise than just a walk or a run should try taking their dog biking or Rollerblading. This will be less of a workout for the human, and more of a workout for the dog. Dogs love to go at a fast pace, and when we walk or run with them, they often don't think we're going fast enough. And often, it just is not enough exercise for a large or active dog such as a German shepherd, Springer spaniel, boxer or border collie. Biking with a dog can be a lot of fun and very easy to teach. The key is to slowly introduce a dog to a bike so as not to scare the dog or cause an accident. One tool that helps keep a dog under control while biking is a bike leash for dogs. This leash works by attaching to the dog's collar and then attaching to the bike itself. This allows the person to be hands free. The dog bike attachment comes in handy in case your dog decides to bolt after another dog, a squirrel or another biker. Even a well-trained dog has its moments where he will speed up after another dog. With the bike leash, it's much easier to control the dog. The first time a dog goes along for a bike ride, it is important for the human to go slowly. It is not a bad idea to actually walk the dog along the bike. So, the person will actually be walking with the dog on one side and wheeling the bike on the other. Once the dog realizes the bike is no big deal and nothing to be scared of, hop on the bike and go at a slow speed. It's not a good idea to bike quickly right away because the dog could be startled or too excited. It's hard to control a dog at top speed. Little by little, increase the pace so the dog gets used to following the bike during turns and stopping at stop signs, etc. Quiet roads early in the morning, especially on the weekends are the perfect times to practice. Once the dog is used to the bike and paying attention, then it will not be hard to bike during traffic and around other dogs, runners and bikers. For dogs that do not have very good leash manners, biking could be dangerous or too difficult. If the dog has a tendency to lunge, bark or attack other dogs, then its owner should get walking on a loose leash under control before attempting biking with the dog. As for dogs that are well behaved while biking, they can get worn out quickly, so it is important to watch the speed. Dogs can trot or walk for a long time, but they can't run for long distances. Also, if the dog is not used to running on pavement, he could injure his paw pads or get sore, so start with smaller distances and slowly increase the miles. http://www.thatmutt.com is an expert site on dogs and dog related topics such as bike leash for dogs and dog bike attachment. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
