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Offline Scootergirl

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Urban Dog Mushing
« on: October 05, 2005, 10:18:02 pm »
What do you all think of this? http://www.dogpoweredscooter.com/pictures/

When I first got the e-mail I was a little wary, especially since the e-mail stated "great for kids and ladies because it can be used with smaller dogs". I'm still not sure about that statement, but I like this product because the dog runs along side of the scooter or bicycle and is not "pulling" the weight from the front.

Let's hear your honest opinions. Am I way off on this? I think it looks like fun for the dog and the person.

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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2005, 10:50:11 pm »
Looks like fun but I guess it would depend on the personality of the dog.  With Cowboy, I'd have to wear sunscreen because we won't move.....at all. 
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2005, 11:17:24 pm »
With our pup, I'd have to be the one in the harness and him riding.
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2005, 11:20:13 pm »
Ha Ha Ha!!!  I totally understand!!!!  Bet you'd look cute in your harness though!!! ;D ;D
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2005, 01:03:50 am »
Ouch! Just looked at the price: $500 (includes shipping). It doesn't look so fun anymore!
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2005, 01:09:47 am »
Quote from: EastJenn on October 06, 2005, 01:06:51 am
Quote from: jjfritsche on October 06, 2005, 01:03:50 am
Ouch! Just looked at the price: $500 (includes shipping). It doesn't look so fun anymore!

You're right -- it now looks downright PAINFUL!!!

LOL I would have to agree...The only dog I have that has any energy is Diesel, and I dont see him moving that thing at all LOL
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2005, 03:15:12 am »
I saw that on TV on an Animal Planet show. They showed wierd pet inventions. This guy was on there. He has two big dogs. I thought it's a good idea. The dogs get exercise and they seemed to enjoy it. My husband said he could make me one cheaper. Now all I need is another dog. LOL!!
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2005, 04:03:16 am »
Tell him to make me one for cheaper, too! You get them equipped for only one dog. The optional 2-dog harness is extra.
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2005, 06:41:30 am »
I saw that on the best inventions on animal planet. I think it is cool but with Bear and his sniffer....I'd go flying when he got on a hot trail.  ;)
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2005, 06:54:25 am »
I think it is really neat.
 :o Especially for a high energy dog....hmmmmm. .... like a Vizsla!!!! ;)
I think I would  want my dog trained really well in obedience.
Farley would probably put me in the hospital after off roading it after a squirrl or bird.

Puck would be like "way too much energy for me to expend...dude. ..sorry" ::)
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2005, 02:07:19 am »
That is a neat idea, but I'd want fatter tires for off road. Asphalt destroys the dogs pads in very little time.
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Re: Urban Dog Mushing
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2005, 07:22:09 am »
Yeah, it looks cool, I could just see myself now going to work on one of those things...lol  Unfortunately I don't think Henry's big butt would get me very far....althoug h..he is extremely tenacious.... :-\
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