Springer bike leash attachment vs Walky Dog - Page 1

 I also have used both the springer and the walky dog.. I originally purchased the springer.. When I tried to attach it to the frame, it interfered with my pedaling.. The cable on my bike runs along the frame where it should be attached so it made things a little difficult.. In the end, the only place that I was able to attach it was on the seat post, but that made the seat a little higher than I would like it to be.. but we took a couple rides any way.. I was pretty happy with the shock absorption. I have a very active husky and he is pretty easily distracted by cats, rabbits etc .. the springer made it so his pulling in a different direction, did not effect my stability, while at the same time it pulled him back on course.. But still I didn't like the seat up as high as it was.. So I tried the Walky Dog.. Unfortunately the walky dog did NOT have the same amount of shock absorption as the Springer had.. I had about half the stability with the Walky Dog as I did with the Springer.. And that is really too bad, because I was really rooting for the Walky dog.. I really like how small the Walky dog is and how easy it is to put on and take off.. I liked the fact that I could instantly take my dog from riding to a walk by taking the bar off the bike and then using it as a hand lease.. The Walky dog seemed more well constructed in general and it is definitely more elegant to look at. BUT when it comes down to it.. The key point is STABILITY!!! It is essential that the dog does not knock you off balance.. otherwise you and your bike are going to fall ON THE DOG!!! And so, I have decided to keep the Springer and deal with the slightly high seat.. It looks a little goofier and I have to carry an extra leash, so when we arrive at our destination I can unhook him from the bike and take him for a walk.. But at least I feel more confident that he isn't going to cause us to crash during the ride.

So, if your looking for the most stable ride - choose the Springer

JR

thanks for the tip

I much prefer the K9 Cruiser to the Springer. Have completed several ADs using the K9 Cruiser. It lowers the center of gravity which makes it less likely for the bike to topple over. The Cruiser is attached with a nut or quick release to the left rear axle of the bike and extends to the end of the rear wheel--where a short leash is attach to a ring. This makes it virtually impossible for the dog to get near the handlebars or the front wheel.

OTH, the Springer is attached higher and more forward to the pipe where the seat inserts. I have taken a few rough spills with the Springer but never with the Cruiser--whose position I stabilize with Velcro and duct tape. When getting the dog accustomed to the Cruiser, I use a short competition lead (to a second collar--a pinch--for greater control) and keep the lead handle loosely on top of the left handlebar grip beneath my left hand. It easy to drop this short lead when making sudden stops without losing the dog or removing the hands from the handlebars..

Do a Google search for K9 Cruiser--you'll find it available at several internet sites.
aiimcertified.com/bugsy.aspx 

http://shopadogsbestfriend.com/k9cruiserbicycleleash.aspx

WHICH DEVICE WOULD WORK BETTER FOR THE BIKE PICTURED BELOW. THE CRUISER THE WALKY OR THE SPRINGER?

I have both Springer and Walky dog, my dog is a 94lb very strong male shepherd who loves to run at 10-12 mph, feel safer and more control with Walky dog. I also attach it to a Harness when we ride.

well the city i live in, duluth, minnesota is built on a huge hill, so sometimes the more the dogs pull the better! i just tie the leashes around the part right under the handlebars, and away we go. if they spot a squirrel or rabbit going uphill, so much the better! flying down the hill burns them out pretty fast so i don't mind when they see something that makes them speed up after they have been going pretty slow for awhile. i love the looks i get, lol, especially when we fly past the carriage horses down at the lakewalk, sometimes with my daughter in back in the bike cart. yee-haw......

I bought and used the K-9 cruiser ! I was satisfied with it for a while!  Largest problem is it fastens to the back axle with one bolt! as happened with me one sharp pull from your dog ! Bingo the axle is bent and the bike is ruined! It is a simple matter of leverage and the inferior velcro strip supposedly keeping the dog from pulling loose! If you use it by a cheap bike from the second hand store but in these days nothing is cheap except those inferior chinese products! My advice is do not by it !

I use and like the Springer, works well, it's stable. Yes it does interfere some with pedaling, I have to keep my foot well forward on the pedal.

How far do you bike your dogs?

I use the Walky dog.  The springer just doesn't fit with my long legs and feet.  Unfortunately the Walky dog has to be mounted on my seat post so it doesn't interfere with peddling -so it too high. Its very easy and since I use my bike for commuting and have a trailer, the clamp doesn't interfere with my other bike gear like the springer would.  I do have my dog on a harness (clipped to walky dog) and pinch with leash in my right hand to hvae better stability and control that way. I donot allow my dog to pull  Its not great, but at least it works and I can give my dog the work-out he needs.  I like the fact that the walky dog keeps my dog free and clear from my pedals and rearwheel.