Dog powered scooter

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HelloToYou

Discussion Starter · Jun 5, 2016

Huskies seem like really nice dogs but I'm concerned about the exercise requirements. Not only that, but the other breeds I'm considering also happen to be high energy breeds. I don't know how they compare to huskies though. Anyway I looked up dryland mushing and came across the dog powered scooter which allows your dog to pull you but requires less training since it does not require voice commands. Here is a link if you need more details: link.

What are your thoughts on this device for a high energy breed? How much time using it do you think would meet the exercise requirements of a high energy breed? Yes I know it depends but what range would you expect? Do you think it would work well with a brittany? That's one of the breeds I'm considering and I know they like to run.

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Dawnben

· #2 · Jun 5, 2016

HelloToYou said:
What are your thoughts on this device for a high energy breed? How much time using it do you think would meet the exercise requirements of a high energy breed? Yes I know it depends but what range would you expect? Do you think it would work well with a brittany? That's one of the breeds I'm considering and I know they like to run.

I got one for my hound. Both my dogs love it. It takes some training like right left stop and go but they learn really fast. I think any high energy dog would enjoy it.

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HelloToYou

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 5, 2016

Yeah... I thought it was a bit of a lofty claim to say it doesn't require any training, but it's a lot less intimidating than having them ahead! How long does it take you to tire out your dogs?

Dawnben

· #4 · Jun 5, 2016

It depends on the dog. My hound could go till he drops. I have to be the judge according to the heat and cold of how long we mush. At least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Sometimes longer if the weather permits.

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MollyDoggy

· #5 · Jun 5, 2016

Where did you get the scooter?

EDIT: Just noticed the link, nvm.

Gnostic Dog

· #6 · Jun 6, 2016

@Dawnben that is such a cool photo!

Sabina88

· #7 · Jun 6, 2016

Dawnben- Is it a diggler scooter?

Dawnben

· #8 · Jun 6, 2016

Sabina88 said:
Dawnben- Is it a diggler scooter?

Yes I got it about 6 years ago. They don't seem to have a site anymore. Its is great fun for me because I am 63 and don't want to walk for hours and for them because they get all the exercise they need.

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Sabina88

· #9 · Jun 6, 2016

I wonder if they went out of business, I was thinking about getting one but by the time I found out about them they had no website. Oh well, I wonder if they closed.

Dawnben

· #10 · Jun 6, 2016

Sabina88 said:
I wonder if they went out of business, I was thinking about getting one but by the time I found out about them they had no website. Oh well, I wonder if they closed.

You can still get them for the same price I paid on ebay
Diggler 12" Kick Board Scooter Dirt Doggy Blue Brand New 8550 17 | eBay

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Dawnben

· #11 · Jun 6, 2016

Gnostic Dog said:
@Dawnben that is such a cool photo!

Thanks its great fun.

sassafras

· #12 · Jun 6, 2016

Diggler itself is no longer making scooters but they have or will be soon opening up a new site with a different name. I don't have the bookmark on this computer but I will try to dig it up. They essentially look exactly like Diggler scooters, still, though.

sassafras

· #13 · Jun 6, 2016

sassafras said:
Diggler itself is no longer making scooters but they have or will be soon opening up a new site with a different name. I don't have the bookmark on this computer but I will try to dig it up. They essentially look exactly like Diggler scooters, still, though.

Here it is: Sprocket Scooter Worx
I'm not sure if they're up and running yet, though.

Sabina88

· #14 · Jun 6, 2016

That's kind of weird that they decided to switch to another name and website. Ill have to look through the link, thanks for posting it Sassafras.
If I remember correctly don't you do some urban mushing as well with your guys?

sassafras

· #15 · Jun 6, 2016

Yup, I skijor when there's snow and scooter when there's not.

Sabina88

· #16 · Jun 9, 2016

@Dawnben and @sassafras, what (if you do) do you use to keep the gang line out of the front scooter tire?

Dawnben

· #17 · Jun 9, 2016

Sabina88 said:
@Dawnben and @sassafras, what (if you do) do you use to keep the gang line out of the front scooter tire?

You can see in the picture where the leash attaches. Its way above the tire.

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sassafras

· #18 · Jun 9, 2016

I rigged up a DIY noodle using a length of PVC pipe, it doesn't keep the line up but it keeps it from getting tangled in the wheel. Let me see if I can find a picture of it.

A friend of mine mounted one of the side attachments meant for biking with dogs (like a Walky Dog) on her handlebars and it works great.

sassafras

· #19 · Jun 9, 2016

Here's a picture of it. That white thing over the tire is just PVC pipe attached to the end of the line with a clip. The dogs generally keep the line tight enough to not worry about it, but the noodle keeps the line from being able to get tangled in the tire if we get some slack.

You can use anything, really. Once when I forgot my regular line, I rigged up two small pop bottles.

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