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  1. bint

    bint New Member

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    #1 Jan 30, 2008

    GSD exercise - dog scooter or bike ?

    Tagged my quiery onto another gsd thread & it was suggested I started a new one so.....
    Does anyone use a dog scooter or bike (with attachment) to exercise their gsd's?

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  2. melsgems

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    #2 Jan 30, 2008
    have you ever seen a GSD doing this form of excercise?

    Sadly Zak has HD so no chance but Zeita might be a good candidate

    I might have a look into it cos they are strong dogsd I don't see why they can't

    Mel x
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    #3 Jan 30, 2008
    I've seen a couple of people using a bike (& springer attachment) with a gsd but never a scooter.
    I'm wondering if it would be a sensible form of exercise for the breed (obviously after satisfactory hip/elbow scores).
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    #4 Jan 30, 2008
    would be interesting lets hope you can get some more replies, sounds like fun to me :grin:
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    #5 Jan 31, 2008
    Was hoping to get more of a response. Oh well, will have to find out for myself I suppose:)
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    #6 Feb 4, 2008
    Know of several GSD people who use a bike with a springer but I never have, not because of dogs but because I never mastered riding a bike, fell off going round corners, but often wished I could. Have to admit I've never seen any one with a scooter.
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    #7 Feb 4, 2008
    Thanks GSD-Sue:)
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    #8 Feb 10, 2008
    Hi there,

    I used to use one with my Weimaraner - sorry not a GSD !!

    She is 12 years old and is still in fine fettle hips etc wise.

    I only used it on semi soft surfaces though like forest tracks etc. I dont think that a large amount of sustained exercise on hard surfaces is very good for any breed of dog.

    Good luck with it :) I do beleive that they sell these attachments in Pets at Home ???

    Cheers

    Rachel
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    #9 Feb 10, 2008
    I would definately be too scared to try with Kahn, it's hard enough to stop if he gets moving, with my two feet let alone something with wheels :lol:

    Let us know how you get on, and don't forget some pics if you go ahead with it :D
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    #10 Feb 10, 2008
    1 of mine used to take the local kids for sledge rides, but wouldnt like to try with a scooter or a bike, as mine have high prey drives.
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    #11 Feb 11, 2008
    Our ute has quite a high prey drive too but on the whole once attached to the scooter he's more focused than when off lead. Did have a scary moment last week when a rabbit decided to run the gauntlet in front of us:lol:
    I'm not 100% sure about the gsd on the scooter now so having a rethink:-( If anyone can suggest a healthy line which would a) be suitable b) enjoy this type of activity & c) make a good take anywhere family pet also please let me know:grin:
    Colley1275 bet the Weimeraner enjoyed it:grin: I hear what you're saying about hard surfaces. I'm lucky that the local track I use is partly manmade (by walkers/bikes) so ideal:grin:

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