Dog Sulkies

[SimonJester753]

There's a sport for dogs called skijoring, which involves being towed by a dog or dogs while cross country skiing.

There are off-shoots of this sport: bikejoring, canicross, etc. People also use adult scooters for this. Also consider off-road rollerblading with your dogs.

http://www.ultrapaws.com/Skijoring-Sledding-and-Canicross/products/1030/?gclid=CJTd2M29mKACFZNL2god73CMmA

http://www.skates.com/Offroad-skates-s/96.htm

There are also bike attachments that allow your dog to stay at your side, rather than on a long lead off the front of the bike. Here are 3 models:

http://www.futurepets.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=SP63008

http://www.petexpertise.com/exercise-aids-a-tired-dog-is-less-likely-to-dig/bike-tow-leash-dog-bicycle.html

http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Bicycle-Dog-Leash/dp/B0006514IG/ref=pd_sim_k_3

[CitizenKate]

Thanks, Simon. Those all-terrain skates are tool cool! I've noticed a lot more manufacturers who make this kind of gear are starting to pop up everywhere.

This was originally posted some time ago. What we ended up doing was getting a scooter from Dogscooter.com, and some racing ("X-back") harnesses from Alpine Outfitters in WA. The dogs really love getting to go all-out!

We also got a dorsal-hitch sulky from a guy in Australia, but we haven't gotten to drive it much, so far. (Need another accessory for my car that will just have to wait for now.) But the scooter is easy to pack up and take anywhere for a drive.

Kate

[pearlygirl555]

You might look into a travois, I believe much of it is made from leather or canvas and if you like making things, it might be fun for you before you ever introduce it to your dogs. Good luck!