Hey Meg, I really love your doggie videos! I have an almost 17 month old husky that I will be introducing into urban mushing, and of all the videos this is the best and most helpful one I've seen on gear! Thank you so much for posting, your dogs (and cat) are great and I hope that you continue to upload videos!!
My puppy started learning commands at about 4-5 months old when I'd walk her next to my bike. They learned commands mostly through pattern training.. if we always take the same route, I can say "gee" for right and she'll do it, and I praise her and say "good gee!!" and on new routes if I say "gee" and she doesn't turn I just slow down, stop if needed, verbally encourage her, start turning, then lots of praise and excitement when she chooses to turn. I'm self taught, urbanmushing . com is great!
Thanks for sharing! I find it best to limit the amount of metal equipment in your lines as you clip can catch on your brake lines. Keeping the neckline short 14" center of snap to center of snap to prevent the dog from stepping over with the front legs. Yes the pink harness is a bit small but is okay unless you are running very long distances. Bikejoring has a higher point of attachment so they can't use their hind end as much.
There is a really good book called MUSH! I have a Jack Russell who loves to run. I started roller blading with him at a young age to burn off energy. I felt as tough with roller blading I had more control over the dog. Then slowly we worked on commands. Never yell at a dog for doing something he is newly learning (this is going to discourage the dog). Always set them up to succeed and make it fun and enjoyable. Good luck and have fun. =)
Thank you so much for demonstrating the setup - a lot of watching video of dogs run which is fun but this was helpful! Looking into a scooter for me and my boxer! Can't wait to get set up!
The basic training should always come first! Lots of opportunities for socialization, learning to walk nicely on leash and follow you, come when called, stay, impulse control, crate training and potty training, all that good stuff.
:) yes basic training is a really good opportunity and this will be the first for mushing for me and my little boy so I hope it will go well when we start
You're welcome! I'm glad this was helpful for you. I have videos of my foster boxer mushing on my channel, he was a beast. I miss his power when I'm going uphill!
Thanks so much for this video. I haven't seen any with the commands - how did you learn that? Everybody is telling me the book Mush but I don't know if there's somewhere else I can get information. Thanks!
This is cool! Thanks for the detailed info. BTW, your video might have been blurry because the camera was sitting on something that was vibrating. But that's ok. The concept came through clearly.
+Haley O'Maley I love their lines, but I've never tried any others. Very strong, great shock absorption bungee section, comes with the post connector for the bike/scooter, and the double one comes with a neckline. I love their harnesses too. All very well made.
here's a new way using a scooter- with no lines and no commands needed- yet the rider has precision steering control over the dog/dogs- you can go on busy sidewalks or on the moderate single track trails www.dogpoweredscooter.com
I much prefer having my dog in front so I can see them, and I also will never run on concrete as it's much harder on their joints and can easily damage their paw pads as well. We stay on dirt to protect their feet and joints. I also use a bike instead, as one-legged scooting is inefficient and tiring up hills.
you can see the front of the dogs in my system- thats better than looking at their butts- just turn your head and or get a rear view mirror- the first dog is right at your hip, you can touch his head- but the rigging is super safe- you rarely need to look at them- and you can feel what they are doing thru the short rigging. and these rigs can go most anywhere off road as the traditional way. and no rigging to get tangled in and no yell or training and precision steering. you also can kick with either leg on the left side of the scooter or move the dog back to open up the right side to kicking. its safer for dog and rider. and much of that "pavement" group speak is myth. off road is just as dangerous with bumps, rocks, loose material, slipperiness, sharp bushes, getting run over by the bike and more. and the scooter can go slower than a bicycle. www.dogpoweredscooter.com
Of course not. In the summer I only mush at night, if at all. I will not mush at all if it is over 70* and I keep the runs short (like 1.5 miles to dog park, water and play and rest, 1.5 miles home) when it is warm.
ok good to hear that. I don't go mushing when it is over 15 degree C, but I often see people who do that in the heat in the summer. I even happened to call the police when they didn't listen. Some people are so narrow-minded.
I run mine with a longboard and a bicycle. Your foot is the brake. I have videos of both. We mostly run with bikes, but occasionally pavement. I think it's ok when done occasionally on pavement. It trims their nails down.
@@rockymtnsteeze1815 it's bad on their joints and hips though just like humans aren't supposed to run or exercise heavily on cement or concrete because it wears down our joints faster.
Hey Meg, I really love your doggie videos! I have an almost 17 month old husky that I will be introducing into urban mushing, and of all the videos this is the best and most helpful one I've seen on gear!
Thank you so much for posting, your dogs (and cat) are great and I hope that you continue to upload videos!!
My puppy started learning commands at about 4-5 months old when I'd walk her next to my bike. They learned commands mostly through pattern training.. if we always take the same route, I can say "gee" for right and she'll do it, and I praise her and say "good gee!!" and on new routes if I say "gee" and she doesn't turn I just slow down, stop if needed, verbally encourage her, start turning, then lots of praise and excitement when she chooses to turn. I'm self taught, urbanmushing . com is great!
This has been a great instructional video, thank you for sharing!
Great video meg! How long did it take you to teach your dogs commands? Any advice or reading material you can recommend for a beginner?
Thank you for this video! I'm just getting started with my two dogs and needed the nitty gritty about the equipment.
Thanks for sharing! I find it best to limit the amount of metal equipment in your lines as you clip can catch on your brake lines. Keeping the neckline short 14" center of snap to center of snap to prevent the dog from stepping over with the front legs. Yes the pink harness is a bit small but is okay unless you are running very long distances. Bikejoring has a higher point of attachment so they can't use their hind end as much.
There is a really good book called MUSH! I have a Jack Russell who loves to run. I started roller blading with him at a young age to burn off energy. I felt as tough with roller blading I had more control over the dog. Then slowly we worked on commands. Never yell at a dog for doing something he is newly learning (this is going to discourage the dog). Always set them up to succeed and make it fun and enjoyable. Good luck and have fun. =)
Thank you so much for demonstrating the setup - a lot of watching video of dogs run which is fun but this was helpful! Looking into a scooter for me and my boxer! Can't wait to get set up!
Thanks for the tutorial, now I have a new hobby to look forward to!
Nice video. Thanks for the ideas. Going to give it a go.
thank you for the information I just got a baby husky
The basic training should always come first! Lots of opportunities for socialization, learning to walk nicely on leash and follow you, come when called, stay, impulse control, crate training and potty training, all that good stuff.
:) yes basic training is a really good opportunity and this will be the first for mushing for me and my little boy so I hope it will go well when we start
You're welcome! I'm glad this was helpful for you. I have videos of my foster boxer mushing on my channel, he was a beast. I miss his power when I'm going uphill!
i use pip foam insulation for a line protector,, its soft and safe,, i tape it with reflective tape
Thanks so much for this video. I haven't seen any with the commands - how did you learn that? Everybody is telling me the book Mush but I don't know if there's somewhere else I can get information. Thanks!
I am usually riding on dirt as it's better for their joints so I like the regular mtn bike tires. And yep, I have a sweet gear too I'm usually in too!
This is cool! Thanks for the detailed info.
BTW, your video might have been blurry because the camera was sitting on something that was vibrating. But that's ok. The concept came through clearly.
Tie the end of noodle closest to dog to the handle bar to keep it horizontal it's much harder to run over lead !
Great video. Do you like the lines from alpine outfitters? And do they seem to be pretty durable and not cheaply made??
+Haley O'Maley I love their lines, but I've never tried any others. Very strong, great shock absorption bungee section, comes with the post connector for the bike/scooter, and the double one comes with a neckline. I love their harnesses too. All very well made.
Thanks for the video! Really helpful and informative.
Great video. Here's one I made about how to make a bike Antenna: How to make a Bike Antenna for Bike-joring.
Thank you for sharing
Thanks meg
here's a new way using a scooter- with no lines and no commands needed- yet the rider has precision steering control over the dog/dogs- you can go on busy sidewalks or on the moderate single track trails www.dogpoweredscooter.com
I much prefer having my dog in front so I can see them, and I also will never run on concrete as it's much harder on their joints and can easily damage their paw pads as well. We stay on dirt to protect their feet and joints. I also use a bike instead, as one-legged scooting is inefficient and tiring up hills.
you can see the front of the dogs in my system- thats better than looking at their butts- just turn your head and or get a rear view mirror- the first dog is right at your hip, you can touch his head- but the rigging is super safe- you rarely need to look at them- and you can feel what they are doing thru the short rigging. and these rigs can go most anywhere off road as the traditional way. and no rigging to get tangled in and no yell or training and precision steering. you also can kick with either leg on the left side of the scooter or move the dog back to open up the right side to kicking. its safer for dog and rider. and much of that "pavement" group speak is myth. off road is just as dangerous with bumps, rocks, loose material, slipperiness, sharp bushes, getting run over by the bike and more. and the scooter can go slower than a bicycle. www.dogpoweredscooter.com
My first command is Ahhhhhhhhh! Within seconds I'm out the driveway and partway down the road.
Nice but I hope u don't go mushing in the summer when it is hot
Of course not. In the summer I only mush at night, if at all. I will not mush at all if it is over 70* and I keep the runs short (like 1.5 miles to dog park, water and play and rest, 1.5 miles home) when it is warm.
ok good to hear that. I don't go mushing when it is over 15 degree C, but I often see people who do that in the heat in the summer. I even happened to call the police when they didn't listen. Some people are so narrow-minded.
I can mush all year round because I live in a colder climate. It's almost always 50 degrees in the morning or 60 in the evenings in the summer.
i just use my skateboard lol, cuts down on all the metal parts i would need if i was using a bike
I don't run my dogs on pavement because it's not good for their pads or joints. Plus, no brakes on a skateboard!
I run mine with a longboard and a bicycle. Your foot is the brake. I have videos of both. We mostly run with bikes, but occasionally pavement. I think it's ok when done occasionally on pavement. It trims their nails down.
@@rockymtnsteeze1815 it's bad on their joints and hips though just like humans aren't supposed to run or exercise heavily on cement or concrete because it wears down our joints faster.
Your camera is on drugs