K9 Cruiser Bicycle Leash

K9 Cruiser Bicycle Dog Leash

Welcome to K9 Cruiser! Fun, Easy-to-Use, & Great Exercise!

have claimed they would not have been able to keep their dog if it weren’t for the exercise they can provide with the K9 Cruiser! If your dog is in competition, the K9 Cruiser is an excellent way to increase muscle conditioning, improve overall appearance, build endurance, improve gait, and reduce the chance of injuries for the “weekend warrior!” Try one today – your dog will love you for it!

Veterinarians, breeders, trainers, and other dog experts agree that biking with your dog is one of the most effective ways to exercise both you and your best friend. Exercise is a key component to a happy, healthy, well-behaved dog. Especially in today’s urban environments, giving your dog the exercise he or she needs can be a challenge; most yards just aren’t big enough anymore. Many customers have claimed they would not have been able to keep their dog if it weren’t for the exercise they can provide with the K9 Cruiser! If your dog is in competition, the K9 Cruiser is an excellent way to increase muscle conditioning, improve overall appearance, build endurance, improve gait, and reduce the chance of injuries for the “weekend warrior!” Try one today – your dog will love you for it!

Comes with NEW Bungee Leash

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Sturdy steel construction with top quality snap and bungee leash.
Low leash attachment allows the dog to walk or run beside bicycle.
Keep both hands on your bicycle controls during exercise.
Consult your veterinarian before using the K-9 Cruiser.
Check attachment before each ride. Always wear an approved helmet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size should I get for my dog?

Will my dog knock me off of my bicycle?

It is unlikely that your dog will be able to knock you off your bicycle unless he is extremely large and completely out of control. Because of the rear wheel attachment the K9 Cruiser Bicycle Leash prevents any chance of your dog getting in front of the wheels of the bicycle, making it impossible to ever hit your own dog. For safety reasons, our suggestion is this: if you cannot keep your dog under control on a walk, do NOT put him on a K9 Cruiser. However, most people report that running their dog on the K9 Cruiser actually gives them MORE control than if they were walking, and there are a couple of reasons why:
?1) Centrifugal force – if you are peddling your bicycle, and your dog tries to go a different way, the bicycle leash automatically checks him back into the correct direction, using the forward movement of the bicycle itself.?
2) Center of gravity – If you are holding on to your dog’s leash and the handlebars, the center of gravity where the dog can apply pressure to the bicycle is very high, and also very sensitive, since this is where you steer. This is the most dangerous way to ride on a bicycle with a dog, and where we hear the most reports of injury and hospitalization for both pet and owner. We do not recommend you do this EVER. If you are using a product that attaches to the bicycle seat, this is better, but is still a very high center of gravity in the center of the bicycle, making it easier for the dog to control the bicycle. The K9 Cruiser Bicycle Leash is attached to the frame of the bicycle, at the bottom, at the rear wheel, which gives you a very low center of gravity. Because it is at the end of the bicycle, it makes it much easier to control the dog if he tries to go in a different direction – you just have to keep pedaling! If you are unsure as to whether or not you can control your dog on a K9 Cruiser, we would suggest using a Gentle Leader head collar. This will ensure that you have no problems controlling your dog on the K9 Cruiser. Just make sure you get your dog used to walking on the Gentle Leader before you start using it on the K9 Cruiser.?
Get help with introducing your dog to the Gentle Leader at http://www.premier.com/App_Content/media/gentleleader/GLFittingInstructions.pdf

What if my dog stops suddenly? Speeds up or slows down?

There is not much difference here than if you are walking. You do not want to give your dog the impression that he can control the walk; the same is so on the bike. Dogs learn to pull, lunge, brake, and be out of control on walks when you give them control of the walk. So here are a few suggestions on how to use the K9 Cruiser properly: ?
1) NEVER LET YOUR DOG PULL THE BIKE!!! It is very tempting to let your dog pull you on the bike; many people feel this is fun for their dog, the dog gets more exercise, and they don’t have to peddle. However, this gives the dog the impression that he controls the bike, which is never good. If your dog tries to pull the bike, brake hard immediately, every time! During your dog’s introduction to the K9 Cruiser, you should be in a quiet environment such as a quiet street without a lot of traffic, without a lot of distractions, and you should not be peddling very fast. Give your dog a few outings on the K9 Cruiser to get used to it. In the beginning, he may pull away from the bicycle a little; this is normal and goes away after a couple of trips out. Use a lot of verbal encouragement, letting him know that this is a fun activity for you too, as he may not be used to a bicycle. If he sees you’re having fun, he will relax. If he thinks you’re nervous he might get nervous too, so set the tone.
2) Keep your dog in his gait – a gait is a trot, not a gallop. The difference between a gait and a gallop is that one burns energy aerobically, the other, anaerobically. Burning energy aerobically means you will have a longer run where your dog burns more calories, more energy, and gets much better muscle and strength conditioning. Burning energy anaerobically means that your dog is sprinting instead of endurance running. He will burn all the oxygen out of his bloodstream faster, get tired faster, but be bouncing off the walls again 30 minutes. We prefer to go for longer distances at slower paces. That way we get much better results.
?3) If your dog tries to stop, you should stop – this does tend to contradict our earlier statement about control of the bike, so allow us to explain. If your dog tries to stop and you drag him with the bike, you are probably going to tear the pads of his feet if you are running on pavement. Running also stimulates elimination, so your dog may have to “go” during the run and may try to stop for that reason. If your dog is not enjoying the run for whatever reason and does not want to run, I would slow down, or walk the bike home. If your dog is trying to stop because he wants to see a distraction, and does this on walks, I would train him out of this behavior on walks, and then put him back on the K9 Cruiser. Training your dog to be under control on leash is a very simple behavior that virtually any dog trainer should be able to help you with if you are having difficulty. If you are in South Florida, call A Dog’s Best Friend at 954-791-2717 or visit adogsbestfriend.com

Will the K9 Cruiser fit all bicycles?

How do I introduce my dog to the K9 Cruiser?

What if I want to run more than one dog?

The Leash your Dog will Love!

K9 Cruiser Bicycle Dog Leash