Ryding 3-up with a new "Best Friend"

[Bob Denman]

SITA and Lake George are on our radar... Job pressures pretty much keep us within day-trip distances... :gaah:
But if I know what routes you'd be on for SITA; I've prowled those roads since I was a neer-do-well youth! (As opposed to what I've become... :shocked

 

[SteveMac]

Seriously why would the frunk be such a bad place? You buy a second hood of the correct color and modify it so Tink can poke her face out into the wind with her own little windshield to protect her from bugs and excessive wind blast. You might have to build a removable perch in the frunk also. .

Now THAT would be a fun Mod to see!!!!:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm trying to figure out how to mount a couple of forward facing shotguns under the foglamps and dress her in a miilitary uniform and helmet! :thumbup::roflblack:

 

[ARtraveler]

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Pets are family and we love them dearly. Sent you a PM

 

[Bob Denman]

... Got it and Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[netta]

Or just throw her in the Frunk... WHAT AM I SAYING??? :shocked: You'll get me killed if I get caught with something like that on the keyboard! :yikes:
She will be gently, safely and serenely carried in a climate-controlled, weatherproof, dangerproof pod that will always assure her of a pleasant journey on her Spyder... :roflblack:

HEY Bob
SHE SURE IS CUTE!!!
I know I saw a side mounted small dog carrier that would look pretty cool applied to your spyder.I think it was made out of fiberglass.It had a windshield and you could have it painted to match.Little tink looks like she deserves it.plus you could see her.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

NEW PASSENGER

Hi Bob,..before you break the bank on this....try and find out if she will even ride with you...and if she seems to like it???....not all dogs are " lets get in the truck and go for a spin" dogs....Good luck with her....Mike....:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Netta!
Mike,
Our furry family members have always been "blessed" with an excess of personality... kind of like ME!! :roflblack:
If we're doing something or going somewhere; they want to be in on it as well... I honestly think that it's how we raise them. (Or how they TRAIN us!)
All of ours have even learned to recognize destinations based on the routes and what they see along the way... Them not digging a ryde is unfathomable! But it has entered my mind... That's why I want to make sure that everything is as secure and comfy as it can be so that map reading chores can be taken away from the Missus... :shocked:

 

[zrc]

Thanks Netta!
Mike,
Our furry family members have always been "blessed" with an excess of personality... kind of like ME!! :roflblack:

If we believe common Dog thought processes and thoeries, Dogs see us as their pack alpha's and as such, if you attitude and mentality is "Im going for a ride and so is fluffy." And there is never the nervous energy in the car / on the cycle of "oh I hope they dont get sick" or "I hope they like it" or "I hope they dont get hurt", then they will love it. On a cycle in a semi-meshed container they are able to experience the road in ways we cannot, tentative research suggests they can smell for almost a mile and some change, so riding in vehicle down the road is like a sensory rollercoaster of fun and crazy for them. After all, 95% of their worlds are based on smell alone, and they do know where you go Bob because they know the smells. Also my Moxi is a car addict, she will bark to go to the garage and check her car, and just sit in it for a while if you will let her. She isnt that way about the spyder yet, but I know she will be because my feelings on it are much better than in my mustang, and I have always loved the thrill of driving period.

Get her some doggles and its go time.

 

[murphybrown]

T-bags

Check out T-bags...they have an awesome "pet" carrier that I have seen on a couple Spyders...pricey but verrrry nice. I also lost my "friend" of 14 yrs in November....so HARD....but had a great 14 years with her....that is the part of "responsible pet owner" that I HATE HATE HATE. Really feel for your loss..your new love will love going wherever you go....:thumbup:

 

[draboo]

Kiddo started out riding on the back of our RS when she was 6 months old. After we liquidated and purchased our RT, we did get one of the Inspectors trunk racks and a T-bag dog carrier.

The three of us traveled from WA to Upper MI and back last year. She rarely rides inside..she prefers hanging out the side with her Doggles on.

I realize your dog is young, but if you get her used to riding in a bag, it may be a bit.."uncomfortable" for her to make the transition to the carrier, if you choose to do so. When we first got Kiddo, she was so small, Pat would carry her in her jacket..then we bought a carrierbag that hung in front like a baby carrier, then to a carrier for the passenger seat, and now to the T-BAG.

Kiddo LOVES her RT and will sit by it and bark to go in the carrier.

 

[Bob Denman]

T-Bags... Do they come in different sizes?
This little critter is only going to be about five pounds; max...
The smaller the carrier, the less wind turbulence and noise. :thumbup:

 

[TicketBait]

Congrats on your new family addition.

This is the carrier I use for my 6 lb maltese.

She rides right up front with me, and it does not restrict me from doing anything. In the begining we rode with the side vent closed, but now she rides most of the time with her nose hanging out of the side. She loves it as she always wants to jump in it to go somewhere.

You can get this at gwlittle.com for $64.99 called the Pet Messenger Bag. They have a video on it too.

Hope this helps.

 

[netta]

Hey, Bob,
did ozzie ride on your spyder? If so where and how.I have a pug(jeepers) that I am going to let her ride next yr.

 

[Bob Denman]

No... He never rode on the Spyder. He was just a bit too...wiggly! We're hoping to start Tinkout early enough so that she's got the routine figured out in time for Springtime...

TicketBait,
That is one AWESOME-looking rig!! :2thumbs: Pet Messinger bag...Thanks! :bowdown:

 

[Barbwire]

Fencepost and I have ridden for 15+ years carrying a pet with us. There are many choices for pouches at www.petedge.com or Petsmart. We have never had problems with weather or hotels because we plan ahead and carry protective gear for the pet just like we do for ourselves. So many hotels take pets now and we find it very enjoyable to have them with us.

We traveled with 1 small dog for 11 years and since she died we are now up to 3. We rode all over the country last year with all 3 and had a great time! He carries 2 on his Harley and I carry one on my Spyder. The hotel fees are cheaper than the kennel!!

 

[SpyderLady]

Omg. What a cutie. Teddy is gona fall in LOVE!!

 

[clueless]

we use the legs out carrier for dogs... it works great we attach a harness to him and then to the carrier for extra support
we have a 14 lb mini golden doodle... get the size large then you think if in-between sizes.

http://www.amazon.com/Legs-Carrier-Medium-pets-over/dp/B000F0JN9Y

see 2nd picture on the amazon page of a guy on a bike using it...

not good for rain but works well with doggles on a nice day ....

 

[Bob Denman]

We're going to have to keep an eye out for that boy... Why are young ladies always attrated to the ones that they're most reluctant to bring home to Momma?? :lecturef_smilie:
(Sorry Dave! The Tedster will need to clean up and get a job first! :roflblack

 

[CyncySpyder]

Done & Done as of last night Bob, now whats yur excuse? LOL

We're going to have to keep an eye out for that boy... Why are young ladies always attrated to the ones that they're most reluctant to bring home to Momma?? :lecturef_smilie:
(Sorry Dave! The Tedster will need to clean up and get a job first! :roflblack