I think this has been posted before...but here is a slick contraption. What does everything think? Something that might work to exercise GSD's? There are some interesting videos of dogs using this device on Youtube. It's not cheap. http://www.dogpoweredscooter.com/ Youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLq99tlUHOo Cindy Carolyn Martello <marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: I use a Springer too Stormy......but we just put it on the LEFT side of the bike?? We also took off the dumb plastic 'release' and put a short four foot nylon leash through the eye of the Springer so they cannot cut all the way in front of me. I work one big male at a time on it. Also I use a regular choke chain as in the ring. I drive to a dirt/gravel road down by the river......they LOVE it. ( too much ) You will read about my demise some day in the paper I'm sure.......as there were days I put BOOKER on the bike.......and now his Grandson COWBOY that I literally think....this is the day I'm going to be taken out................ Carolyn marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.Marhaven.com ----- Original Message ----- That always amazes me and reminds me of Frank Tate's tales of having 2 or 3 strong adult males haul him through and around everyplace. I use a springer with harness AND lead. Some were concerned that having the springer on the right hand side of the bike, not allowing the dogs to forge out ahead would lead to bad ring habits. I can tell you that isn't so! But it's much safer for the rider (unless you do something stupid like brake and turn in a greasy street puddle!!), and most dogs really come running up to be harnessed and go for their bike ride. Stormy In a message dated 10/13/08 10:21:35 AM, spotted101@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > When biking, I use a prong collar and a 6 - 10 foot leash on both breeds... > And pray no critters show up :-) > *~^*~^*~^*~^*~^*~^*~^*~^*~^*~^* http://www.FairhopeGSD.com Dogs love is different. It requires no return. ************** New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) ===========================================================================POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ =========================================================================== ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ Cindy www.cinosamgsd.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================