Avg_Joe
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I am by no means dismissing your experience, @J.R. and was merely trying to emphasize that a dog's instincts can be unpredictable when tethered.
Regardless of breed, as I'm sure you know, dogs behave differently when tethered vs able to run free. When tethered, you're limiting their mobility esp when it comes to fight vs flight. Your dog may or may not run into you if it feels threatened. Your dog may try to stop. This is not a breed thing at all, and it's not commentary on training. It's simpler, more basic: your dog will have limited range/mobility, think through the potential risks of your environment. If you're 100% comfortable and confident, enjoy!
Do not discount how powerful dogs are as well, and how your dog could pull you down. I was doing this on an analog bike and even the few rides with my civilized dog at slow speeds (7-8mph) were challenging. I can only imagine the effect at higher speeds.
One other consideration: imagine if you crashed. Would you be putting your dog at additional risk during the crash (e.g. falling on your dog) or afterwards?
My offer to send you the walky-dog stands, happy to do so. No obligation, no money, give it a try and if it works for you, enjoy. If it doesn't, pass it along to someone else.
Regardless of breed, as I'm sure you know, dogs behave differently when tethered vs able to run free. When tethered, you're limiting their mobility esp when it comes to fight vs flight. Your dog may or may not run into you if it feels threatened. Your dog may try to stop. This is not a breed thing at all, and it's not commentary on training. It's simpler, more basic: your dog will have limited range/mobility, think through the potential risks of your environment. If you're 100% comfortable and confident, enjoy!
Do not discount how powerful dogs are as well, and how your dog could pull you down. I was doing this on an analog bike and even the few rides with my civilized dog at slow speeds (7-8mph) were challenging. I can only imagine the effect at higher speeds.
One other consideration: imagine if you crashed. Would you be putting your dog at additional risk during the crash (e.g. falling on your dog) or afterwards?
My offer to send you the walky-dog stands, happy to do so. No obligation, no money, give it a try and if it works for you, enjoy. If it doesn't, pass it along to someone else.