SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 #1 Posted February 23, 2011 Nina & I are considering getting a small dog. Looking for ideas & pics if possible on how to set things up so the dog can ride on the bike with us. The dog we're considering will be less than 15 lbs when full grown. It's a Shih-tzu cross. Also, anyone with this breed of dog, can you shed any light on problems, issues, temperament, etc. They seem to be very popular. Here's a pic of the one we're hoping to get... [ATTACH]54336[/ATTACH]
XV1100SE Posted February 23, 2011 #2 Posted February 23, 2011 Saw a post that you sold your bike. What bike are you planning on taking the dog out on?
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 Author #3 Posted February 23, 2011 Saw a post that you sold your bike. What bike are you planning on taking the dog out on? Nope... never sold the bike... never posted that I did ..... did I? :think:
naturbar Posted February 23, 2011 #4 Posted February 23, 2011 Saw a post that you sold your bike. What bike are you planning on taking the dog out on? that was BradT who sold his bike.............
BoomerCPO Posted February 23, 2011 #5 Posted February 23, 2011 I could give ya an even-tempered pygmie.....house-trained, does not shed, and enjoys watching bedroom antics.... Boomer....who sez you'll save a fortune on Vet bills and make a lot more DQ stops.
Dave77459 Posted February 23, 2011 #6 Posted February 23, 2011 Here's an option. Might look good on you too! http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2772/4109509924_3782b16117.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2726/4109510358_cc9b41b6d4.jpg Dave
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 Author #7 Posted February 23, 2011 Here's an option. Might look good on you too! Dave I dunno Dave.... me with pink goggles and a pink helmet with "anna" on the front..... nahhhh ... just not my style at all...
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 Author #8 Posted February 23, 2011 I could give ya an even-tempered pygmie.....house-trained, does not shed, and enjoys watching bedroom antics.... Boomer....who sez you'll save a fortune on Vet bills and make a lot more DQ stops. Not a good idea as I wouldn't want to deprive the pygmie of any enjoyment ...
XV1100SE Posted February 23, 2011 #9 Posted February 23, 2011 that was BradT who sold his bike............. Sorry... you are right. Was thinking SilvrT was cashing in on his souper-stardom !
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 Author #10 Posted February 23, 2011 Sorry... you are right. Was thinking SilvrT was cashing in on his souper-stardom ! :sign20:
AKRefugee Posted February 23, 2011 #11 Posted February 23, 2011 Can't get to it right now for pics but what we did was take a Sherpa bag and stiffen the bottom with plywood then ran straps through the bottom to hook it to the luggage rack. I than put a small hook inside on the bottom and made a leash with snaps on both ends. Hook one snap to the ring and one snap to the collar. I can now leave one end of the Sherpa bag open on top so my dog can stick its head out but he can't jump out because of the leash. Also train them to use Doggles. They are goggles made specifically for dogs. Keeps the bugs out of their eyes. You can find them with online a Google search.
coy55boy Posted February 23, 2011 #12 Posted February 23, 2011 I don't have any pics...:bawling:Wish I did! But, years ago I had a blonde cocker spaniel that LOVED going out for a ride. I took a small piece of carpet and cut the corners off of one end so that it looked kind of like a 'home plate'. I would turn it upside down (soft fibers next to the tank, burlap facing up) and wedge the triangle under my crotch. The carpet protected the tank and the burlap gave her stable footing. Once I got situated, I would pat my left leg and up she would come. I now realize it probably wasn't the safest thing in the world to do. She was untethered and unprotected (just like me). But, we never had a mishap. She certainly was an attention getter and I loved having her along. She's been gone for many years now and I've never tried this with any of my pets since. Mostly because I couldn't trust them to sit still. But, Jo (short for Chesai O'Josan - Japanese for pretty girl) would sit still and lean into the curves just like I did. Jeez, I'm getting choked up here. Sure do miss her.
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 Author #13 Posted February 23, 2011 Jeez, I'm getting choked up here. Sure do miss her. ya, I know the feeling ...
Iowawegian Posted February 23, 2011 #14 Posted February 23, 2011 http://s.petco.com/Assets/product_images/7/743723117210C.jpgI hope this pix comes through...I found it online at Petco but is almost like the one my cousin purchased at a large flea market in Arizona. They ride bikes also, have a small dog and her husband puts it on the seat behind him with straps. They really like it.If the pix don't come through..pull up Petco's home page and put in luggage dog carrier. It gives all the specs.
dingy Posted February 23, 2011 #15 Posted February 23, 2011 This showed up at a garage sale we were having two years ago. Dog seemed very content in basket. Gary
Owen Posted February 23, 2011 #16 Posted February 23, 2011 http://s.petco.com/Assets/product_images/7/743723117210C.jpgI hope this pix comes through...I found it online at Petco but is almost like the one my cousin purchased at a large flea market in Arizona. They ride bikes also, have a small dog and her husband puts it on the seat behind him with straps. They really like it.If the pix don't come through..pull up Petco's home page and put in luggage dog carrier. It gives all the specs. Plus 1 on this idea. I use one about like it when 'Bibbitt' rides with me.
bongobobny Posted February 23, 2011 #17 Posted February 23, 2011 Are you going to bungee it to the luggage rack?? Oh, wait a minute, you're talking a REAL dog...
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 Author #18 Posted February 23, 2011 Are you going to bungee it to the luggage rack?? Oh, wait a minute, you're talking a REAL dog... Dang, I just remembered... our stuffed toy bulldog dressed like a biker rides on the rack on the trunk .... he gets ZAP STRAPPED on!
bull463 Posted February 23, 2011 #19 Posted February 23, 2011 I saw a couple that had bags mounted to the tank so the dog could have its head out . I cant rember what the site is for it. They were from NJ and rode to upstate NY.
SilvrT Posted February 23, 2011 Author #20 Posted February 23, 2011 hmmmmm... I did a google search for "how to carry a small dog on a motorcycle" and came up with quite a bit of info, not to mention available products.
kj5ix Posted February 24, 2011 #21 Posted February 24, 2011 Ours sits ( more or less ) in the wifes lap...
ashley9187 Posted February 24, 2011 #22 Posted February 24, 2011 LOOK!! Forget all that FALLDERGARB, just get a cat, they hang on REAL GOOD. Just sayen. Rick A.
rickardracing Posted February 24, 2011 #23 Posted February 24, 2011 I would never take my dog on the bike. I would have a real hard time if I dumped the bike and she got hurt. I have the choice of whether or not to get on, but she does'nt. And the one poster that lets his wife hold onto the dog?!?! Really? Seriously? Ever think what would happen if she dropped the dog or if it jumps out of her lap? Maybe cause an accident when someone tries to swerve to keep from running it over? Not good, sorry, but animals have no place on a motorcycle, I don't care how "cute" it is. Just my$.02
Aussie Annie Posted February 24, 2011 #24 Posted February 24, 2011 Pets are members of your family.... like another child. Is that how you would secure a child on a bike?? If you love it--leave it home AND safe [please]
eusa1 Posted February 24, 2011 #25 Posted February 24, 2011 "wacho1956" tom and pam walker have the best pet trailer money can buy, and has room to carry their bags too. they have a min pin names "da bones" talked about a spoiled pooch! tom is too!
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