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Originally posted by rawnzgrl
So I shall get it very soon, and will let you guys know just how easy it is with a curious one year old!:p |
You are going to LOVE it! The first time I saw a springer was at a dog show. This crazy Australian guy with red hair was asking the crowd for a big unruly dog that had never been on a bike trek before.
A guy with a young Bullmastiff steps forward with a big testosterone sneer. Benny the Springer guy jumped on the bike and off they went. It was poetry in motion! It was as if this dog was trained to bike all along!
I think it works so well because the dog is concentrating on moving with the bike and quickly realizes that that's what's going to happen, no matter how strong they are and how much they pulled thier owner around in the past.
I was amazed but didn't buy one right then, after I did buy it, I couldn't believe I didn't get it before!
Word of caution; I don't know if they still provide a thin nylon harness with the springer, but if they do, don't use it. Depending on the dog, I use a well build, nicely fitting harness or a collar of some kind. If you attach the springer to the harness, you can have the option of holding a leash attached to a training collar.
I can't wait to hear how much you love it!