I really, really need to get on the ball and do this...

We finally tried out our Walky Dog yesterday. The setup on Aaron's bike isn't the greatest, but it remains to be seen how well it hooks up to my bike. We both have racing mountain bikes, his is a 29er and mine is a full suspension. Aaron seemed to think that Ghost might have been a bit close to the bike, and he said she kept trying to pull off to one side instead of going straight. They went about a mile, and Ghost was fairly well behaved at training class later on in the day We'll keep working on it, and hopefully she'll take to it a bit better.

On a side note, she really doesn't like harnesses. I plan on getting a custom harness for her when she's fully grown, but for now we're using this: http://www.backcountryk9.com/312/0/Products.aspx

We've put it on her a couple times to get her used to it, and it's usually a struggle to get her into any harness (we use and Easy Walk normally), but yesterday she ran away and dove into her crate rather than put the harness on. Any thoughts on that?

lol Kale freezes and puts his ears back when I put on his harness, but after he hears the snap he's fine Wierdo dog. To get him to the point where he wouldn't sulk away was lots of treats and praise when I snapped it together, which is why I guess he likes the snapping noise hahaha I don't know why he doesn't like putting it on... harness =run which it his favorite thing to do. the minds of our dogs are a scary place lol

Both Adobo & Biko act like I'm about to hit them with a big stick when ever I pull out the harnesses. Once its on then walang problema.

When I pull out their collar and/or harness, my 2 are excited and start singing....Ginger kinda does a little dance...

Mya isn't a fan of putting the harness on either! Kody is sorta ok about it, but Mya runs away and/or hides under the table. I have to tell her "c'mon Mya you wanna go on the bike?" and she'll come out slowly but once it snaps it's all good from there!

As for Ghost being too close to the bike. I think Aaron is probably right. I think Mya and Kody are too close also. Especially when they go with Ivan. I need to order the longer cable from the dog out doors. Just a foot more and I think they'll be perfect. They're fine with it now, but it just seems like they could run more comfortably if they were a bit further away from the bike.

Jack no issue, sierra sh runs, ears go down/back back end sinks its funny cause she is fine once its one and happy as a clam when were out doing what ever.

Both Thor and Nero get soooo excited they start jumping Thor starts talking they nudge the door handle but they both know that they have to at ease before we but them on.

Question on cycling with your huskies....at what age did you start doing this with them?

You shouldn't start till they are pretty much done growing, or close to it; it's hard on their growing joints. Most owners instinctively know when their pup is ready for the training. But "age wise" they say 10-11 months. I started with kale when he was 8 months. I can't bike Kale anymore because on his legs, hopefully someday I'll be able to again

I have a sprung bike attachment similar to a Springer. Wonderful piece of equipment. I take Heidi out with this and she will comfortably run 8 to 10 miles mostly along an old bridleway by the riverside. However, you need to be responsive to the dog's pace. If she wants to slow down, then slow down. Also, when you first start, don't expect too much as although the mind will be willing the body may not be so prepared. Once everyone is accustomed to it this is one of the best ways to exercise a Husky. Be very careful of pedestrians and children though. And also other dogs may be startled if you approach at speed.

As for age, I wouldn't start a dog with a bike attachment younger than about 10 months. Over exercise can lead to bone deformities and other health problems so patience is definitely advised. The wait is worth it!

we started at 10 months! :}