Getting Started

I'm very excited as many peeps have expreesed intrest in getting involved with DogMotoSports. I hope to have a more complete series on how to in the near future but for now I've provided some training videos I have done with some of my dogs and other tips and ideas on this page. Please feel free to go to any of my social media pages (links are above) to ask any questions. MUSH ON!

Step 1 - Harness Selection

Harness selection is first based upon how you want to tether the dogs to the vehicle you want to run them on.  Then decide if you want to run them DogMotoSports style which is more like resistance work or if you want them to do more traditional style work. It's a good idea to mix the work with resistance and traditional but the harnesses are designed for only 1 kind of work so you will need multiple style harnesses and equipment.That's something you can do later and a good goal to set, but starting with one style is just fine. 

On the side using a Springer like dog device you will need a single center point of a harness design. If you are running the dogs out in front using a Mushing Bar or similar type device that you tether the dogs at 2 points you will need a Roading Style harness. There are variations and different styles of all these harnesses but these are the ones I have the most experience with.  Please visit my Harness page for more information. Also please visit my Harness/Collar equipment page for additional links for purchasing. 

Roading Harness

Official DogMotoSports Harness

Roading Harnesses are designed for kind of resistance type training (think of it as pushing) which works perfect for most DogMotoSports. Keep in mind with these DogMotoSports the Dogs can not get the leverage or range of motion as in other Dog-Powered Sports so this harness distributes the load (resistance) accordingly. This harness has 3 attachment points and therefore works perfect for on the side biking on a Springer like device and out in front on a Mushing Bar like device.  

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ROADING HARNESS

RuffWear

Front Range Harness

I really like this harness as it's well made and can be used as an everyday harness for leashed walks etc.. I have found it very comfortable for the dogs and have used it for years with running the dogs on the side of the bike with a Springer Dog Attachment. Only issue I haver had is the kind of D-Ring they use on the harness where you attach a leash or tether is a little small so the mountain locking carabiners I use are just a tad tight, but they do fit in there just sometimes need to work it in a bit! 

Click Here tyo purchase the Front Range Harness

ManMat

Smart Harness

For those with super hard pullers this is a real professional padded style harness that is also perfect for biking with your dog on a Springer dog attachment. They are maybe a little hard to find as they are made in Europe but I believe there is a dealer in Canada that will ship to the USA! I like this line of harnesses so much I use to be USA dealer for them many moons ago:)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE ABOUT THE SMART HARNESS

Step 2 -Vehicle Selection

On my equipment page (CLICK HERE FOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT PAGE) you will find a bunch of links to manufacturers/sellers of vehicles that will be perfect for DogMotoSports! I have included 2 here on this page that are a great relatively affordable starting point. Keep in mind there are many other options I don't have listed here, this is just from my own personal experiences.

Dogs On Side

Addmotor Semi-recumbent trike

This is probably the most comfortable trike/bike I have ever ridden! I love it for working the dogs on the side. Keep in mind with almost any bike you will be fairly wide for most bike trails but I've done for many years you should be able to do it just fine, but need to be mindful of others and may need to ride on shoulders when available or pull over for others to pass. Gates or bollards will be tight but dogs will learn to squeeze in just fine. Bike should fit for most if not all gates and bollards even with Springer dog attachments. 

For addmotor bike click here

Dogs In Front