May 6th, 2005
Introducing the Dog-Powered Scooter
What better way to combine my favorite mode of transportation (the scooter) and man’s best friend, than the Dog-Powered scooter. Actually I feel bad for the dog, but it looks like some breeds might get into it, so who knows. Not being a dog owner, I will have to wait for the cat-pulled chariot I guess.
“This new dog scooter design is revolutionary and has many benefits. Particularly appropriate for urban use on bike paths & sidewalks. The human is in total control of the speed and direction of the scooter because the dog is harnessed inside of the frame and subject to its steering (90 deg. turns easy) and braking force. This also simplifies the animal’s “choices” and reduces the level of “training” required of the animal. Simply harness the dog and clip them into the frame and off you go. With just a few outings pulling the scooter the dog quickly learns when to slow (by feeling the braking) and which direction to turn by again “feeling” the side pull on the harness. Dogs love it because it takes little “effort” to pull the scooter and they get exercise next to their owner. The owners love it because they are exercising their pets with little effort on their part and getting a fun free ride! (yet will participate by kicking up hills) The harness connection insures that no downward loads are applied to the dog or scooter.
“The outrigger wheel and frame can attach to “approved” scooters in a few minutes with simple tools and can detach just as easily. Its made of powder-coated chrome-moly steel and is lite. The wheel is rugged and has sealed bearings and a wheel guard. The harness comes in a variety of sizes & is adjustable.
As in all dog powered sports only the responsible/caring/attentive owners need apply. Booties recommended for intense usage. 100 lb. max. difference between rider and dog. Recommended for young energetic dogs over 45 lbs.
“Price of the outrigger w/wheel is $240 + $30 shpg. Harness & wheel cover included.” Source: AOL Hometown. Thanks to RealTechNews reader Mike Worden for sending me this!
David says:
Somehow I doubt my 10lb silkie terrier would go for this…
May 6th, 2005 at 1:00 pm
Jason says:
Good lord - what happens to the poor dog if the owner crashes? Looks kind of unsafe to me.
I wonder what the kooks at PETA would say…
May 6th, 2005 at 3:09 pm
Alice says:
If you had kid powered scooters maybe we wouln’t have fat kids in this country!
May 6th, 2005 at 3:10 pm
Wanebo says:
We had them when I was a kid, Alice.
Then someone went and put electric motors on them….
May 7th, 2005 at 6:30 am
Ray says:
Great idea, for once maybe I’ll get something back from that lazy mutt, after all he’s fed, he’s got a roof over his head, and get’s taken to the vet. I mean what the hey, he pays no taxes, doesn’t cut grass, take out the trash, forget about his shoveling the snow from the drive or even picking up the dry cleaning,he’s worthless and don’t even think to ask him to watch the house while we’re out.
May 7th, 2005 at 8:50 am
Don says:
My little Rat Terrier wouldn’t last 1 second with this rig. As a matter of fact, he would refuse to participate at all.
All things considered, I think the guy pictured should get off his dead A$$ and push the scooter himself. How hard could that be, anyway? I mean he is not living in Alaska and does not appear to be someone who needs to provide the power behind his transportation.
I am constantly amazed and mystified that this sort of thing exists and thrives in the American society.
Don
May 7th, 2005 at 8:21 pm
Alice says:
I know. Next thing you know they’ll come out with a recliner version so you can sit in your easy chair with a beer and popcorn and have your poor dog drag you all over town.
May 8th, 2005 at 10:11 am
Kurt says:
Neat.
May 9th, 2005 at 2:29 am
José Vagabundo says:
Got it. All my life dreaming with the perfect tool and it appears like a jewel. Too easy. I will buy it for sure and obligate my own poodle to carry me all over the world.
I will travel miles. That´s for sure!
Thank you very much
May 24th, 2005 at 5:54 am
Kevin Kinney says:
I have a 2 1/2 year old who is nearing 45 pounds. I wonder….
August 15th, 2005 at 5:20 am
Me says:
My dog is so spoiled, she would be on the scooter and we would be running her around.
August 15th, 2005 at 3:05 pm
Alice says:
That’s hilarious - but maybe the human powered dog scooter is the way to go!
August 16th, 2005 at 7:08 am
james says:
you guys are doushe bags. this will work great for “pulling dogs” like rots, pit bulls, american bull dogs, alaskan malamutes, and other dogs. it wont work for the pussy hairless lapdogs. and the dogs that this are meant for, will love it
August 21st, 2005 at 10:29 am
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December 4th, 2005 at 12:56 am
Martin Alak says:
For some dogs I’ve watched, a pair of inline skates would be enough…
December 14th, 2005 at 6:07 pm
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July 28th, 2006 at 1:38 am
Jokimoto says:
“The harness connection insures that no downward loads are applied to the dog or scooter.”
However, a monstrous “downward load” must’ve been applied to the operator’s BRAIN at some point in time………….
August 25th, 2006 at 1:31 pm
Andy says:
I adopted a Rott-mix about 14 months ago. He’s young, neutered, healthy, and (if he doesn’t get enough exercise) reactive to other dogs. I don’t know WHAT is included in the ‘mix’ part of his genetics, but he’s 75 pounds of lean and FAST.
Obedience training will only go so far to controlling him.
Agility training will only go so far towards “enough exercise” for him.
Running isn’t an option because he’s TOO FAST for my short little legs to keep up with.
Right now, the only way to wear him out is to have him run next to my car for 30 minutes at 15 mph. NOT SAFE!
I plan on getting one of these scooters on payday.
After all, a GOOD DOG is a TIRED DOG and an “exercise dependent” dog really needs to be good.
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October 16th, 2006 at 8:58 pm
Oznog says:
It’s not cruel at all for certain working breeds.
Huskies and malamutes LOVE to run. They love to pull. Dog sledders don’t have to ask a dog twice to pull a sled, in fact they have to tie the darn thing down to keep them from taking off with it prematurely and once they start it’s hard to convince them to stop. Working dogs get crazy if they’re not run periodically.
Yeah I would also worry what happens to the dog if you flip the scooter over. Well, one thing that comes to mind is that it’s probably only the weight of the scooter itself. Since you don’t sit on it, if you crash you and the scooter are likely headed in different directions.
October 17th, 2006 at 2:58 am
Major poopy pants says:
nice - im putting my english mastiff in that and making his fat ass do some work.
November 9th, 2006 at 5:59 pm
Lucas says:
My dog would love this (4yo alsation)
Unfortunately I can’t run with her as she likes to run FAST!
Currently my only way to give her enough exercise is to strap her lead to my bicycle and take her for a 30 minute run up some steep hills. And even then she’s ready for more after a short rest.
Whenever she sees me get the pushy, she goes nana.
November 9th, 2006 at 7:16 pm
ines cardenas says:
i love this idea!. im a pet sitter and i have many dogies that can use this. this is for those dogs that have so much nergy that the dog park does nothing for them. i would buy this for my dogs.
January 3rd, 2007 at 9:36 am
chris says:
I have an American Pit Bull Terrier and an American Bulldog (both working breeds). I would be very surprised to learn that the folks who think this would somehow be cruel have ever actually owned a high energy, high drive, high strength pure breed working dog. I would buy this in a heartbeat if I could afford it, and both of my dogs would absolutely love it.
March 12th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
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May 3rd, 2007 at 8:04 am
Rach says:
Seems like an amazing products. I have two huskies and we rollerblade with them but it is extremely dangerous for myself and the dogs. They often chase squirrels and other dogs and no matter how trained they are (even sled dogs) will forget training for a good chase. This product seems like it will make this problem less of an issue. I am looking into this product and I am really hoping this will be right for my two high energy working dogs!
May 12th, 2007 at 9:11 am
Ronda says:
This actually looks very interesting. My 70 lbs Lab may really enjoy this, he has so much energy an hour of running is nothen to him 15 min. of rest an hes ready to go agian. I of course couldnt run for an hour to save my life. So this just maybe the ticket he gets exercise and I dont die. I think I might keep my 15 lbs. Rat Terrier on the leash tho.
August 18th, 2007 at 7:36 am
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November 6th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Neil Whyte says:
I am after the dog powered scooter. Well, I am after just the scooter without the side cart dog accessory.
Where can i get it.
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May 9th, 2008 at 4:21 am
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June 29th, 2008 at 9:52 pm