Thanks for the video. That was entertaining and enlightening for those who are a little reticent about the idea of a companion dog riding along with them.
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Thanks for the video. That was entertaining and enlightening for those who are a little reticent about the idea of a companion dog riding along with them.
Don't forget to get some Doggles for your dog if it's ryding with its face in the breeze!! Winds of much more than about 30mph for any length of time will damage their eyes, & Doggles are an easy fix. My little fella Max, a 14 y/o toy Maltese, weighing in at about 5lbs dripping wet, was my Service Animal until forced retirement due to blindness, age, & increasing infirmity - his, in this case, for once not mine!! They were going to give me a new SA & re-home him, but I couldn't do that! He's looked after me for 13 years, so now it's my turn! He just loves to ryde with me, even more so when both the Missus & I are heading out ryding. He recently did an almost 10,000km trip with us, travelling in a slightly modified tank bag on the RT - and absolutely loves it!! I'll see if I can get a pic up..
That's him wearing his Doggles in his 'round town' tank bag, which is just one of those grey 'ballistic fabric' Can-Am tank bags intended for an RSS, then modded to fit on top of the RT's glove box. His 'travelling' tank bag is mounted similarly but is somewhat bigger so he can sit up like he is in the pic, or drop down inside the bag so he's fully out of the weather. I haven't found a helmet or 'flying cap' small enough to fit him yet, but he does have a couple of jackets - a lightweight 'wind' jacket, a heavier & warmer waterproof, & a full on DriZabone (you'll hafta google if you don't know what they are!) with a 'storm cape' that normally protects the wearers shoulders but in his case flips up to cover the back of his head, ears, & neck... cos sitting where he does on the RT, all the wind & wet stuff comes from behind him (cos of the air pocket created by the windshield) :thumbup:
That's him wearing his Doggles in his 'round town' tank bag, which is just one of those grey 'ballistic fabric' Can-Am tank bags intended for an RSS, then modded to fit on top of the RT's glove box. His 'travelling' tank bag is mounted similarly but is somewhat bigger so he can sit up like he is in the pic, or drop down inside the bag so he's fully out of the weather. I haven't found a helmet or 'flying cap' small enough to fit him yet, but he does have a couple of jackets - a lightweight 'wind' jacket, a heavier & warmer waterproof, & a full on DriZabone (you'll hafta google if you don't know what they are!) with a 'storm cape' that normally protects the wearers shoulders but in his case flips up to cover the back of his head, ears, & neck... cos sitting where he does on the RT, all the wind & wet stuff comes from behind him (cos of the air pocket created by the windshield) :thumbup:
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Bfromla
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This big enough?:dontknow:
http://store.valueaccessories.net/GrandPetPalace.aspx
http://store.valueaccessories.net/GrandPetPalace.aspx
It might be. It seems they made it larger than the original;
An internal frame with rigid structural support offers peace of mind knowing your pet is protected.
- Dims: 18.5" wide x 13" deep x 14“ tall
- Internal Cubic Inches: 2,700
- UV-rated weather-resistant 1200 denier textile material
- 40% more ventilation with 20% more internal space than previous model
- New sissy bar strap, multiple D-Rings and Adjustable Straps offer easy, secure mounting options
- New easy-clean removable Foam Cushion offers a comfortable ride for your furry friend
- Pet amenities include internal Adjustable Leash, two Dishes, and removable stash pouch
- New side-mounted Handles plus removable Carrying Strap offer easy portability
- Redesigned Bottle Pocket with MOLLE modular attachment points
- Internal Frame and Rigid Bottom provides support and protection
- Top window opens allowing pet to pop its head out
- Four Mesh Windows for viewing and optimum ventilation
- UV-rated weather-resistant 1200 denier textile material with removable rain cover
My Lab rides on the back seat of my ATV just around our property. On road trips longer than 30 minutes we have to medicate her for her "anxiety". I would love to take her on my RS, but won't take the chance of her being injured. I like the trailer idea but I'd have to find one big enough for my Lab and the wife's St. Bernard, not going to be easy.
wyliec
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This response is specifically for you, so utahpete doesn't get his hackles up. Have you looked into a thundershirt.
http://www.thundershirt.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrdX9xral1wIV0hXTCh2bywbuEAAYASAAEgIUx_D_BwE
We had one for our previous Yorkie to keep her calm during thunderstorms; the calming affect is not only for thunderstorms. Our current Yorkie isn't bothered by any noise.
teninospyder
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Carrier for our pet
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My wife is not a fan of this.........but I did it anyway
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My sister asked me why "it" didn't have a helmet so I asked "it", and the response was "Don't need one.....you wouldn't DARE get me hurt!! "
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My wife is not a fan of this.........but I did it anyway
) My sister asked me why "it" didn't have a helmet so I asked "it", and the response was "Don't need one.....you wouldn't DARE get me hurt!! "
Our Max (the little white miniature Maltese) absobloodylutely enjoys ryding, especially if we are both aboard, so he doesn't wear his Thundershirt on the Spyder.... but he does have the fear of thunder that many dogs have, so on stormy nights he gets to wear his very own thundershirt!
Yes, they do make them small enough for a 2kg dog, and Yes, it does have a noticeable calming effect on him. Of course, if it's thundering during daylight hours, he'd much rather come sit with me than wear any old shirt, but hey, if you've got a softy big person around, why not take advantage! :dontknow:
Cheap insurance, even if it doesnt look the most sartorially elegant! :thumbup: Truth be known, I suspect it's only the lack of style that stops him wearing it during the day... come dark, the moment it starts rumbling anywhere withing 50 miles or the glass starts dropping, he'll get it & bring it to me so I can put it on him - so it's obviously just a fear of being caught wearing it by the papparazi during the day!! After all, a stylish Dog around town does have standards to uphold! :lecturef_smilie:
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I appreciate the concern for my hackles, but no worries.
We have two 25# terrier mix rescue dogs (from the same litter); one gets really angry at thunder and wants to chase it away every time. The other could care less.
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iridenow
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That is brilliant. My dog would hate being in there during the trip but he would love being with us instead of in doggie daycare.
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