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So a bit about what I need I guess -
I really just want a bike that I can ride around my town when I’m hanging out with my friend (mostly on pavement), then MAYBE go riding in open fields with my dog if that is something I can find in a bike. Lately we’ve been going on rides ranging from like 10-20 miles, I don’t really plan on riding anything over 30, atleast on the regular. I’d prefer flat bars but I’m not overly worried about that. Also showing how little I know, I would like to be able to ride standing up in small intervals, I have no clue if that’s even something that has any relevance to choosing a bike at all…

I’m 5’ 5” and 180lbs

Also I’m looking at a price range around 300-600 dollars if that’s at all possible. I know it’s going to severely limit my options and probably quality but I don’t think Id be able to commit to a better bike for a long time.

Appreciate any help since I have no idea what I’m doing.

So long story short: I want to start canicross, then eventually move to bikejoring with my American bully. She is reactive, which is a bit of a concern but I know others have done it. Also looking for advice on a harness. Ideally I’d like to be able to do bikejoring and use it for when she’s on a longline as well (which is why I was maybe leaning towards the NS rush harness rather than freemotion)

Long story long:

I have a 5 year old female American bully. I have done a tiny bit of canicross in the past but the only command we’ve really gotten to at all is “go on” her cue to just run. No others aside from basic obedience unrelated to the sport itself. I would love to get back into canicross with her but I’ve also taken up biking so I was thinking about bikejoring in the future. Nothing crazy at all, maybe just a couple miles on the paved trail in my neighborhood.

A small issue I’m sure will be a concern is that she is reactive to a lot, but mainly other dogs and wildlife. Lately she has been doing better not chasing squirrels, but she does fixate. Obviously I do plan to keep working at it before I even consider getting on a bike with her, but I wonder if this will be asking too much of her. If anyone has experienced joring with a reactive dog, I’d love your input.

Another point, but less important, is that ideally I’d like to buy a harness that she can wear while playing in a long line and to bikejor. I was looking at the rush harness rather than the free motion (also bc I’ve heard the fit might not be great for a bully breed) but I’d also take other ideas.

Then again, any tips or advice would be super helpful and appreciated, anything about canicross or bikejoring at all!!!

So long story short: I want to start canicross, then eventually move to bikejoring with my American bully. She is reactive, which is a bit of a concern but I know others have done it. Also looking for advice on a harness. Ideally I’d like to be able to do bikejoring and use it for when she’s on a longline as well (which is why I was maybe leaning towards the NS rush harness rather than freemotion)

Long story long:

I have a 5 year old female American bully. I have done a tiny bit of canicross in the past but the only command we’ve really gotten to at all is “go on” her cue to just run. No others aside from basic obedience unrelated to the sport itself. I would love to get back into canicross with her but I’ve also taken up biking so I was thinking about bikejoring in the future. Nothing crazy at all, maybe just a couple miles on the paved trail in my neighborhood.

A small issue I’m sure will be a concern is that she is reactive to a lot, but mainly other dogs and wildlife. Lately she has been doing better not chasing squirrels, but she does fixate. Obviously I do plan to keep working at it before I even consider getting on a bike with her, but I wonder if this will be asking too much of her. If anyone has experienced joring with a reactive dog, I’d love your input.

Another point, but less important, is that ideally I’d like to buy a harness that she can wear while playing in a long line and to bikejor. I was looking at the rush harness rather than the free motion (also bc I’ve heard the fit might not be great for a bully breed) but I’d also take other ideas.

Then again, any tips or advice would be super helpful and appreciated, anything about canicross or bikejoring at all!!!

So long story short: I want to start canicross, then eventually move to bikejoring with my American bully. She is reactive, which is a bit of a concern but I know others have done it. Also looking for advice on a harness. Ideally I’d like to be able to do bikejoring and use it for when she’s on a longline as well (which is why I was maybe leaning towards the NS rush harness rather than freemotion)

Long story long:

I have a 5 year old female American bully. I have done a tiny bit of canicross in the past but the only command we’ve really gotten to at all is “go on” her cue to just run. No others aside from basic obedience unrelated to the sport itself. I would love to get back into canicross with her but I’ve also taken up biking so I was thinking about bikejoring in the future. Nothing crazy at all, maybe just a couple miles on the paved trail in my neighborhood.

A small issue I’m sure will be a concern is that she is reactive to a lot, but mainly other dogs and wildlife. Lately she has been doing better not chasing squirrels, but she does fixate. Obviously I do plan to keep working at it before I even consider getting on a bike with her, but I wonder if this will be asking too much of her. If anyone has experienced joring with a reactive dog, I’d love your input.

Another point, but less important, is that ideally I’d like to buy a harness that she can wear while playing in a long line and to bikejor. I was looking at the rush harness rather than the free motion (also bc I’ve heard the fit might not be great for a bully breed) but I’d also take other ideas.

Then again, any tips or advice would be super helpful and appreciated, anything about canicross or bikejoring at all!!!

I’m not a groomer, just a doodle owner. I’ve seen sooo many posts about matted doodles and shave downs, but I’m interested in the grooms that can be done on well-maintained dogs!

Would love to see your favorite work, whether it be the usual doodle cuts, poodle-inspired, or completely different!

Hi everyone! Tonight will be my first time volunteering, really in any capacity.

I love dogs, have always had dogs, and want to be a dog trainer when I grow up. I am super excited to volunteer but am (hopefully) understandably nervous. I know my fair bit about dogs, that part I’m not worried about.

I am 14, so I don’t expect to handle dogs for a while or at all, although my shelter does allow us to volunteer independently after 13. My first question is that it says you can do that “after training” so will I need an adult to stay for the duration of the orientation, and my “training?”

I’d also like to know just what to expect in general, what my duties would be, how to interact with people lol.

Anything is appreciated

Hi everyone! Tonight will be my first time volunteering, really in any capacity.

I love dogs, have always had dogs, and want to be a dog trainer when I grow up. I am super excited to volunteer but am (hopefully) understandably nervous. I know my fair bit about dogs, that part I’m not worried about.

I am 14, so I don’t expect to handle dogs for a while or at all, although my shelter does allow us to volunteer independently after 13. My first question is that it says you can do that “after training” so will I need an adult to stay for the duration of the orientation, and my “training?”

I’d also like to know just what to expect in general, what my duties would be, how to interact with people lol.

Anything is appreciated

Hi everyone.

Someone I know is interested in dachshunds as a potential breed - but they are dead set on a miniature longhair, in dapple. I am trying my best to steer them towards an ethical breeder rather than a backyard breeder, which I know will be a challenge :/

I am not super familiar with the breed, but fairly well-versed on ethical breeding practices. I noticed it is very uncommon for longhair dapples to be shown in conformation - is this for a reason or just by chance? Why are solid colors favored in show?

Then, I also visited the breed club and very few of the longhair breeders produce dapples. reason for this?

I would just appreciate any education anyone may have on the ability to get a longhair dapple ETHICALLY.

TIA!