2Likes
-
1
Post By Threewheelbonnie
-
1
Post By Riel
|
21 Apr 2022
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 658
|
|
Any experience with dog carriers / harnesses / backpacks?
So, my daughter is getting a tiny dog (5 kgs?).
Are there any recommended solutions for carrying the dog on the bike? On AliExpress (among others) there are various solutions on offer (i.e. search for "motorcycle dog carrier").
Whichever solution I get, it must be comfortable for the dog and also keep it secure... Any experience with any such solutions?
I think it would probably be most enjoyable for both rider and dog if the dog was to carried it on the riders body rather than the bike - probsbly the chest, but maybe the rider's back would be just as good? I am however worried that some carrying solutions may cause too much restriction of blood flow, or be both harmful or painful to leg/shoulder/hip joints, or even the tail - but I really have no clue. I've never had a dog before even remotely this small and don't know wether the dogs low weight plays a role for the dog's comfort. Even if I was willing to carry it, for the dog's sake, I certainly wouldn't let a heavy dog of 30 kgs hang in a harness for any lengths of time.
I also think the dog ought to have some goggles, even though the dog would be tucked fairly well behind the wind screen or my back? Maybe even a helmet to prevent the ears from flaping too much around so to protect its hearing? What fo you think?
Or is all of this just a terrible idea?
When I was in my teens a friend of mine would ride around on his moped with his dog in a simple backpack (no goggles or hat/helmet). The dog seemed to enjoy it a lot ~ but then again, the moped maxed out at 50 km/h and the rides were never longer than 30 minutes or so. I will be riding twice as fast, sometimes for hours (a stop every hour).
I don't think I would go for s simple backpack like my friend did - this as I would be worried about the zipper coming undone or the dog jumping out).
Maybe a solution that was on the pillion seat or the tank would be better?
Please advice. Any thoughts are welcome.
|
21 Apr 2022
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Neiva Colombia
Posts: 235
|
|
pets
this works well
|
21 Apr 2022
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 658
|
|
Is that s regular tank bag? Modified? A purpose built bag?
I like the idea as the dog can lay down to rest/sleep. My daughter's dog will be slightly bigger than yours, so not sure if that will be a problem. Also, I ride s Tenere 700 with an oddly shaped tank which makes many tank bags fit poorly (tall, very slanted, and narrow, and with a protruding gas cap).
Is the dog secured / strapped in, or free to roam?
|
21 Apr 2022
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Neiva Colombia
Posts: 235
|
|
dog rider
modified bag, sure she has a short leash so she can't jump out
The benefits of have a f 700 My tank is under the seat
my min pin is 5 lbs and very comfortable with this Tank bag she puts her paws on the handle bars with her nose behind the wind screen and has a gas
there is no turbulence or wind noise behind the wind screen, I take all the blast and noise at the helmet
|
22 Apr 2022
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 658
|
|
Your solution looks perfect for that dog and bike combo! Looks like there is even room for it to lie down and take a nap.
|
22 Apr 2022
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: West Yorkshire UK
Posts: 1,785
|
|
Jess is 12lb
The main thing is the dog has to get used to it and like it. Jess is 8 months old. We started at 10 weeks just sitting in the pannier, wearing the harness etc. We are now up to maybe 10 miles. We go see my parents because she loves the attention there. It's like all dog training, encourage, reward, go at their pace so you don't reinforce failure.
Andy
|
22 Apr 2022
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: West Yorkshire UK
Posts: 1,785
|
|
Gooner was 35lb
With water etc. the sidecar is to me the only solution if you want to go for more than a couple of hours a day. Riding will very quickly dehydrate a dog, so you need maybe double or triple the amount you'd carry for a human.
Gooner rode until he was 10 (lived to be 15) and was quite happy doing two hundred mile days with two or three stops, especially in winter when he could just curl up out of the wind. You won't be doing that with a bag or pannier type solution, so work up and if they look cramped set a lower limit between comfort breaks.
I would not like a backpack solution. Dogs have no self control, only an ability to balance risk against potential gain. If they see something better and decide to wriggle this cannot be allowed to make you lose control. If they start climbing out of a pannier or tank bag you can maintain some control, pull over, fix the harness etc.
Andy
|
22 Apr 2022
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 32
|
|
|
24 Apr 2022
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Neiva Colombia
Posts: 235
|
|
Chloe
this is my latest set up the bag I bought in Medellin it is made for dogs 14 litre and expandable the level platform does the trick for Chloe she's happy
|
20 Jul 2022
|
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 658
|
|
Thanks for the inspiration. Here I use the OEM tank bag for the T7. I have epoxied on one of those dinghy/tender attachment points to the inner side wall of the bag - strong enough to tie iff a boat. The dog wears a harness that clicks in on the attachment point with a carabenee and a roap shackle - short enough so that the dog can't climb out. I roll away the lid and keep it rolled up with some hairband elastics. The set up leaves my tank bag intact.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|