| If you are considering buying a bicycle dog carrier | | | | - Try to find a washable dog carrier. Bicycle rides can |
| there are some things you must consider before | | | | sometimes leave you caught in a shower of rain and |
| making your purchase. Let's face it, you want to be | | | | everyone knows what a wet dog smells like. If you |
| sure that your faithful friend is safe and secure and | | | | and your dog do happen to get wet the carrier will |
| not confused and dazed half a mile back up the road. | | | | retain the smell of the wet dog so you need to be able |
| - The first thing to consider is the weight of your dog, | | | | to wash it. |
| as most dog carriers on the market today only cater | | | | - A fleece lined dog carrier will keep your little pet as |
| for dogs up to 24 pounds. If you are unsure of your | | | | comfortable as possible. Don't forget if he is sitting |
| dogs weight there is an easy way to weigh him. Stand | | | | over the top of the back wheel he will feel every |
| on the scales yourself and take note of how many | | | | bump along the way so that more comfy the carrier |
| pounds you are, next, lift your dog and get back on the | | | | the more he will enjoy the ride. |
| scales and the difference in the two weights is the | | | | Bicycle dog carriers are especially great for older dogs |
| weight of your dog | | | | that might not just be as fit as they once were, but |
| - If it is your intention to attach your bicycle dog carrier | | | | ideally when your dog is young is the best time to |
| to the rear carrier rack on your bicycle try to buy one | | | | introduce it to a dog carrier. Bicycle rides with your dog |
| that has reflective tape attached to it. It just helps | | | | safely in its carrier are great fun and much safer than |
| make you more visible to motorists. | | | | having your dog run alongside. |