Dog carrying device for bike

I recently got a dog (8wk old springer spaniel dog - way cute). Anyway I took him to the vet in a paper round bag, kind of holding him with one hand, but it was pretty ropey as I can't brake properly without both hands on the bars. I need a better way to cart him around where he can't kill us both.

My ideal would be a sidecar, with goggles for him,
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does anyone ride with a dog? papoose style harness? riding up front in the basket?

i wish i could take my dog on my bike, but then he is 45Kg...

I saw a dog in a front basket today, being transported down The Mall

We use two methods, Andrea's Brompton has a bag bracket welded on the front of the headstock, we took the frame from the bag and cable tied a traditional bike basket to it, this works very well and Mia (the dog) is convinced that the Brompton is "her" bicycle. This probably depends on having the bracket welded onto the frame.

I have another basket which is actually for sale, I've only used it 3 times, it works OK but we trained Mia on the other so that is the one she IDs with. The basket attaches to my hack/load carrying bike which is a streetified mountain bike. This has a chunky alluminium bracket that clamps to the headstock, the basket has two rails extending backwards from the base and these slot into the clamp. This means that the basket extends forward from the bars, and is only slightly lower. This basket may well be the right size for a springer. I can post photos if you like?

hi ben - I sigh heavily at the thought of fixing cargo gear to the front of my bike! but needs must. you could email or post pics if you like, thanks - where are you ? I'm e2/e9, london
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why cant he walk ? [edit 8 wk old ahhh ok]

i have 3 springer spaniels at home and they keep up with me on the motorbike, as for a bike = no sweat ? thats when im off-roading though ;) .
Problem with springers is they are so energetic. I think it will be hard to train them to keep still in a basket, possible with some effort in a safe area to begin with then on the open roads later on.

I've just got a 12 week old Whippet and he has yet to be fully vaccinated (!) so he cant go out.... so i was thinking about how to get him around on our bikes. Somehow I'm not so sure a Mercian and a Bob Jackson track bikes are designed for carrying dogs! :-)

I don't think bikes and dogs mix. The potential for disaster is huge. Quite apart from the fact that you're always going to be worrying about the dog when you should be watching the road, a wee animal wouldn't stand a chance in a crash. Best enjoyed separately, I think.

We use two methods, Andrea's Brompton has a bag bracket welded on the front of the headstock, we took the frame from the bag and cable tied a traditional bike basket to it, this works very well and Mia (the dog) is convinced that the Brompton is "her" bicycle. This probably depends on having the bracket welded onto the frame.

Hey! Do you drink at the White Hart some times (once?) on Commercial St? I went to the bathroom once and came out and my girlfriend was in love with a very sweet dog who, by the end of the night, left with a couple on a Brompton like this.

Golden Hart?
Pub-name pedantry I know, but they don't call 'em one name if they don't want it to be known as that young Horatio..

Forgive me if I've overlooked a White Hart on Commercial Street.

Golden Hart?
Pub-name pedantry I know, but they don't call 'em one name if they don't want it to be known as that young Horatio..

Forgive me if I've overlooked a White Hart on Commercial Street.

Fair enough. I just drink there. (It's my 'local' even!)

hey used to be mine a year or so ago..hope you got back alright last night, nice talkin to yer :)

hi ben - I sigh heavily at the thought of fixing cargo gear to the front of my bike! but needs must. you could email or post pics if you like, thanks - where are you ? I'm e2/e9, london
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E9, I'll take some pics this weekend and send them.

If the beauty of your bike is important this is unlikely to work for you, rugged is the best adjective.

Hey! Do you drink at the White Hart some times (once?) on Commercial St? I went to the bathroom once and came out and my girlfriend was in love with a very sweet dog who, by the end of the night, left with a couple on a Brompton like this.

Could be, not sure, Orange Brompton? Blonde and grey lakeland terrier? Blonde lady and very tall grey haired man?

With all due respect, I don't agree. We trained Mia in the basket before she was even allowed out of the house. Then loads of rides in Victoria park before we went near the road, plus even now we don't go near major traffic (Wouldn't be fair). She is on a lead, with the lead wrapped through the riders hand pressed against the handlebar grip. If the bike falls or the rider comes off or whatever the dog is loose not attached to the bike. Bottom line, she and we love it, they'd rather be with you than waiting at home, plus of course every journey made like that is a non car journey.

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I don't think bikes and dogs mix. The potential for disaster is huge. Quite apart from the fact that you're always going to be worrying about the dog when you should be watching the road, a wee animal wouldn't stand a chance in a crash. Best enjoyed separately, I think.

i wish i could take my dog on my bike, but then he is 45Kg...

Get a bakfiet..

Could be, not sure, Orange Brompton? Blonde and grey lakeland terrier? Blonde lady and very tall grey haired man?

Thought it was a Welsh Terrier, but could have been Lakeland? Meh.

How about http://www.cetmaracks.com/ with some sort of basket strapped to it when needed.

With all due respect, I don't agree. We trained Mia in the basket before she was even allowed out of the house. Then loads of rides in Victoria park before we went near the road, plus even now we don't go near major traffic (Wouldn't be fair). She is on a lead, with the lead wrapped through the riders hand pressed against the handlebar grip. If the bike falls or the rider comes off or whatever the dog is loose not attached to the bike. Bottom line, she and we love it, they'd rather be with you than waiting at home, plus of course every journey made like that is a non car journey.

I still think it's a bad risk. Is being loose really any better than being attached to the bike? What happens if the dog spills out onto the road and there's a sleepy car driver behind you? It doesn't bear thinking about. Don't get me wrong, it's great that you're taking her everywhere; they need company. But they need to act like dogs, too. You can't run about, or sniff or scent mark in a basket.

Och, we'll just have to agree to disagree. Happy dog-walking/cycling. :-)

Anyone know if that guy still rides his old Harley (I think) up Old Street, with his Jack Russell sitting on the tank?

Got a bit of an issue with my miniature Italian greyhound, Condor. I ride my fixie with stained blue saddle to Hoxton with him in a messenger bag, but i feel that he's not getting enough air/isn't comfortable.

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Can anyone suggest a good dog carrying fixie solution?

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i like your dog.