Until my dog was about five or six years old, average dog walks or runs did nothing to tire her. Walk? No thanks. How 'bout running at full tilt for as long as doggedly possible? For a while, I lived by a hill that offered some decent options - chasing a ball up-and-down, up-and-down and helping to pull me and friends up that hill on our bikes (not at the same time) with her harness. So long as it wasn't hot out or she wasn't thirsty, she loved every second of it. Doggy kicks.
I'm guessing the inventor of the dog-powered scooter had the very active dog in mind when he created this dog-powered vehicle. It's for the dog who dreams of being an Olympian in some sort of Dogolympics, or the wannabe pro baseball four-legged outfielder.
If you can take your dog(s) to work, it might make a decent commuter vehicle. Extra dog slots are available for up to three dogs for the full mush! on-wheels effect.
Awesome! My dogs have so much energy it's crazy. I think they'd like a scooter to power. Thanks for the link.
Posted by: Dan | April 20, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Me likee! Buying one now!
Posted by: jtm | April 20, 2007 at 02:58 PM
I have no experience with the thing, but it seems a few steps better than most homemade rigs.
I wonder, though, whether one dog would translate to sidewalk or side of the road riding? Probably something for the skateboard lane.
Posted by: Listener Trish | April 20, 2007 at 03:44 PM
Excellent post!!!I have no experience with the thing, but it seems a few steps better than most homemade rigs.
Posted by: Dog Ramps | January 21, 2009 at 04:45 AM