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..to start reading this article from the beginning please click on here.... If your dog is afraid of the bike put a leash on and walk him, holding the bike next to you. Circle around him closer and closer and praise a good response. If you have good balance you won't make major problems guiding the dog and stay on the bike.It helps to do some exercises like make figures with the dog walking.Circles, eights, whatever.If you can do that it is much easier with some speed. Trying to balance of the frigging bike while Jack walks! Trails are best cause sand and dirt is easier on knees and joints. One may bike on roads too but if that is all you bike on remember that paws will get torn a bit. Especially at the beginning, till the pads get tougher. Always check the dog's paws. Always bring water for the dog, especially in summer. Pay attention not to push the dog too much. One dog may let you know when it gets tired but another will keep pulling the bike till it collapses. If you have a dog like that slowdown, trot, and make the dog catch his breath. Start with short sessions. Don't rely on the dog to show you he is tired. When you get home walk the dog a little, give some water (a little at a time) and check the paws. Some dogs are «diggers" so their front paws always need care. One may use a product used on sled dogs and apply it twice a week and after the workout. If it is warm enough do spray the dog with the water hose, to cool it down....to start reading this article from the beginning please click on here...
