The engineering on this thing is nothing short of a miracle; Preston can get very distracted by dogs and squirrels, and he's very powerful, sometimes I can barely control him with both arms and all my weight. So I was scared that I could never risk biking with him or find myself in a faceplant with my bike in a heap. That's why I invested in this, the most expensive bike leash made.
Worth every penny and then some. This leash controls his pulling BETTER than I ever could! I could barely tell that he WAS pulling, especially when we were going at a good pace. He'd try to veer and be pulled right back.
The exercise for him is fantastic the way it's made he can actually pull me, and I let him. And if I speeded up he was right there. (No worries, I was careful we only went around the block a couple of times. He's not used to it and his FEET aren't used to it. Although when we came home he was sort of in a groove and did a couple of laps around the yard at the same pace we'd been going...)
It's fantastic. Every single claim is absolutely true, even the part about easy installation bing bam boom.
Don't be afraid to make the investment, it's a marvel and your dogs will ADORE you.
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 15-
Just wanted to say that my dog and I are happier than ever with this. We spend much more time together, he's in fantastic shape, and it's easily one of the best products/things/objects I have ever owned, because it works beautifully at keeping us both safe and because it does, my dog and I are happier, we have more time together, it just elevates our lives, truly. If you really love your dog (and enjoy bicycling! It's my primary transportation...) don't hesitate. You will not regret it.
BUT I DO WANT TO CAUTION YOU!
Please, be VERY responsible and careful about your dog's health and endurance! If they are anything like my dog, they will want to run themselves into the ground! Don't let them! Go slowly, bring water, pay close attention to your dog's signs to make sure she doesn't overdo and work your way up. Even if they have good endurance already, this is tough on their pads. The maker told me that asphalt is less of a problem than cement, too.
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I purchased this b/c I have a large GSD that is a heavy puller. This seemed to be the best solution for biking with him safely. I recently upgraded to a new bike A Trek hybrid with disc Breaks and a wider frame. This system does not fit. The frame where it is to attach is to wide for the bolts the bolts to fite properly. Additionally, i rubs against the breaks and the chain. (I attempted to attach at both left and right side). I don't believe this can be used at all for a right side mount, which is the side I prefer my dog to be on.Best Deals for Bike Tow Leash Dog Bicycle Attachment - Orange
I purchased the bike tow leash so I could exercise myself and my dogs. I have tried other bike type leashes and all had some type of short coming. The bike tow leash is perfect and very well thought out for walking dogs. I use to use my ATV to road my dogs to get them in shape for hunting season. Now that I have the bike tow leash I am able to get myself and my dogs in shape. The bike tow leash allows me to use my mountain bike on sidewalks or trails I would recommend this to anyone wanting to spend time with their dogs while getting in shape.Honest reviews on Bike Tow Leash Dog Bicycle Attachment - Orange
The beauty of this device is that it harnesses to the middle of the wheel not directly (or indirectly) to the bike seat. So, when your dog pulls, it's at a low center of gravity. You'll hardly notice the tug. (If it was connected to the seat, you'd be rolling over with the bike at the first lunge!)Wonder why the device is such a strange shape? I'm not sure of the engineering reason for it, but from a practical point of view it's fantastic. It wraps around your peddling foot and leashes to the dog's collar in a forward position. In a run, the dog is right there with you, astride the front wheel. You can casually look down on him/her and see how he's doing. And seeing how he's doing is important. You'll want to guage his speed and not over-exert him.
I've started off on just a one mile course. It's just the road where we live, paved, with a slight up and down grade. I've found that I don't have to peddle practically at all. My lab-mix just pulls the bike forward while maintaining a gallop (I think he was a race horse in his last life :) During the warmer weather, though, that pavement may get too hot for him, so I'll probably run him early morning. My concern running him on the pavement is that it may be a bit too much for his pads. We've contemplated getting him doggie running shoes, but I think that's probably going overboard.
Last note: the price. It's considerably more expensive that competitive prices, but you get what you pay for. This simple and elegant design is a true work of engineering craftsmanship at it's best. You'll be very pleased that you made the investment.
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My Dog LOVES this leash, she used to be a little skittish of bikes but that changed after the first couple min. By the second trip out she had mastered not only accelerating but also braking, if the dog swings back behind the bike and crosses to the other side the pole acts as a brake.This is a must have leash for all high energy dogs. The only good puppy is a tired puppy after all!!!
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