Putting Dog and Scooter together
So you're all geared up and ready to go...
Walk the dog a little so he can pee and perhaps poo. When you
walk your dog, snap the tugline to the collar. (The harness is
for pulling; the collar is for heeling) Get your scooter out and pointed the direction
you want to go with tugline attached. Harness your dog and have
your helper hold the scooter (one foot on the scooter pad, both
brakes squeezed tight) while you hook up your dog. When all is ready,
make SURE you have one foot on the scooter footpad and fingers
on the brakes!
"Ready?" "Pull!" Let off the brakes, and hop on the scooter.
Once you are rolling, keep your fingers on the brake levers, and
use your brakes lightly as needed to keep the tugline tight at
all times. Ride to the side, not directly behind your dog and
have fun!
If your dog gets confused, you or your helper will run beside him with a leash
while the other rides the scooter. Keep encouraging him to pull.
Often, we've overdone the "obedience" thing, and dogs aren't
sure that it's okay to be out front and pulling. Once they catch
on, most dogs really love the pulling and running aspects of scootering.
Hitch your dog(s) to the scooter (or sled, if you're in a snowy
locale). Wear your elbow pads and knee pads. If they turn around
and look at you like you're nuts, have them chase someone.
Children and spouses on bicycles are excellent for this purpose.
Make sure they keep the line taut and don't run over them.
Always have one hand (or foot) on the brake.
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