Looking forward to seeing this……..

 

Used to be a guy around here carried his dog in the Sidecar.

K

 

I’ve seen these whilst out and about😎

 

Don't forget the hearing protection.

Ear Protection
Most dogs naturally swivel and protect their inner ears from wind while riding. However, if you are worried about their hearing or the possibility of infection, Ear Pro or Mutt Muffs are two popular options to consider.

 

If you're into dirt biking... John McGowan and Cookie the Wonder Dog

 

P.S. Yeah, I know there are YouTube videos with dogs just riding along on the seat behind their owners. I just don't care if the dog can do that. It would make me way to anxious about her safety. So, maybe the carry crate is more for me than for her. But, so be it.

 

Seems like most solutions are a you bet your pet thing.

If you really love your pet leave them home.

 

Just my opinion, which is worth next to squat....But, there are sometimes when my dog needs to just stay home, other times, heck ya. Motorcycling, leave fluffy at home. JMHO.

 

If I can't have my Bullmastiff on the back of my bike then you shouldn't have your poodle on yours. Fair is fair.

 

As "The Funny Guy", I am refraining from commenting here...and it's killing me...

 

I guess I'm missing something here. Why can't you have your Bull Mastiff on the back of your bike?

 

I guess I'm missing something here. Why can't you have you Bull Mastiff on the back of your bike?

My conscience won't allow it.

 

My cattle dogs want to go out with me on my bikes all the time but they get up set when I roll down the side of the house on my bike they both let me know with a nip on my heels, but they don't do it when I come home lol, they just don't get it they are left home to protect the shed, best home security that can be had.

 

"My conscience won't allow it."

Ah yes, I see. You're confusing "can't" with "won't" but I get your point.

Look, I haven't heard or read any horror stories about dogs just spontaneously falling off of motorcycles. So, I'm thinking y'all are concerned about the dog getting hurt when something bad happens that would hurt you too. If that's the reasoning behind the expressed reluctance to take the dog along, then wouldn't the same argument apply to carrying any passenger, or even riding the motorcycle yourself? I intend to have Sofi in a vest harness attached to the bike, so that she would stay with me in an emergency braking situation. I'm pretty sure that, together with the carrier crate, will be sufficient protection for her.

 

If that's the reasoning behind the expressed reluctance to take the dog along, then wouldn't the same argument apply to carrying any passenger, or even riding the motorcycle yourself?

nope

 

I think the difference is you (and your passenger) can wear protective gear and be safer in an accident. There’s nothing for the dog if you have a crash.

 

I wouldn't want to see my pet taking 25 foot long steps and then goling into a tuck and roll on the highway.

 

it can not be good for dogs hearing or their eyes to be in the wind and noise or a crash...

One other thing - would the dog even like it, especially a big dog? Maybe a nice golf cart or SxS for putting around the hood with the K9 friend?

 

First... a passenger they makes the decision to surrender control over their life to the driver.
A pet can't make that choice.
Second... a passenger might see/sense an impending accident and may or may not take defensive action.
A pet can't do that.

 

Second... a passenger might see/sense an impending accident and may or may not take defensive action.
A pet can't do that.

I don't know about that - Our dog Sierra, an Alaskan Malamute, used to be able to anticipate corners and lean into the corner to avoid rollovers in the back deck of my little car. 🙃 Except for that one time..... hit a corner real hard and she did a full 360! 😆 Man, I miss that dog. She was the absolute best!

Seriously, leave the dogs off the bikes. For their safety and the riders.

 

Of course, it could be taken to extremes: Dog Sits On Motorcycle With Owner

 

Or you could stuff the dog in your jacket, but it is still an unwilling passenger.

 

It's just wouldn't be good for Sofi's well being. Think of that poor thing in the Texas heat, likely with goggles on, possibly ear muffs, in some type of a restraint system and stuck in a milk crate. She could be in distress and you wouldn't even know it. Would you want to be subjected to conditions like that? Of course not.

 

Get it an Apache. Here was mine (The dog, not the chopper) a few years ago

 

OK, the crate came today, and I got the end removed and the edges de burred and smoothed out. I've experimented with my short bungee cords, and know how I'm going to secure it for easy on, easy off. I'm waiting for the foam pad for the bottom, and then it should be all together. I wish it weren't so darned hot. I don't feel like taking the bike and dog out in 103˚ F. The overnight lows are supposed to get down into the 75˚ F range, so perhaps early morning riding will be doable.

Hey, just to easy your minds, I won't be taking Sofi out if she doesn't seem to love it. I wouldn't force that on her any more than I'd try to force it on another person. I will show her what it's all about, introduce her to it. Then, if she runs to the bike and wants to get on, or jumps on by herself, I'll be taking her with me on occasion. Otherwise, not.

 

Won't having a dog on the back mess with your ever vigilant vigilance ?

 

A pet depends daily for survival upon its master. Most pets adore being with their master whenever or wherever they can. If you want to take your pet with you, go ahead, don’t pay no mind other people minding your business.

 

OK, I've reconsidered. I got all the parts together, and took a look at what it was going to be like if I finished it up. I don't like it. I love my dog, and I would like to have her with me. But, it just doesn't seem like a good idea now that I'm seeing the actual thing. I'll just be leaving her at home unless I'm taking the car. I have a cute little convertible, so I can ride her around in that. Thanks for all the comments.