--- title: "Safety Tips For Biking With Your Pooch" id: "224766" type: "post" slug: "safety-tips-for-biking-with-your-pooch" published_at: "2020-04-04T22:28:00+00:00" modified_at: "2022-08-23T23:16:56+00:00" url: "https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/safety-tips-for-biking-with-your-pooch/" markdown_url: "https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/safety-tips-for-biking-with-your-pooch.md" excerpt: "You have a few options when it comes to biking with your dog. You can put your dog in a basket or crate at the front of the bike, they can ride in a trailer behind the bike, or they..." taxonomy_category: - "Healthy & Happy Pet Tips" taxonomy_post_tag: - "biking" - "petland" --- ![Safety Tips For Biking With Your Pooch](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Biking-scaled-2.jpg)[Home](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/) / [Blog](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/blog/) / [Dogs](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/category/dogs/) / **Safety Tips For Biking With Your Pooch** [Healthy & Happy Pet Tips](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/category/healthy-happy-pet-tips/) # Safety Tips For Biking With Your Pooch April 4, 2020 · 3 min read · [Carley Kuehner](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/author/cosmick/) [Stay connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandmallofgeorgia.com) You have a few options when it comes to biking with your dog. You can put your dog in a basket or crate at the front of the bike, they can ride in a trailer behind the bike, or they can run by your side as you bike. Here are some tips on bike riding with your dog. ![Image](https://petlandmallofgeorgia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Biking.jpg) ### Biking with a basket or crate For small to medium-sized dogs, there is a number of baskets, crates, and even specialized dog seats that can be used during your bike ride. Remember to harness your dog into the trailer, crate, or basket and give your dog some room to move without putting him or her in danger of falling. The basket or crate should be fastened to your bike as well. Start off slowly to get used to the new (and wiggling) weight on your bike, but as long as your dog is reasonably calm, biking with a small dog in a basket or crate shouldn’t be a problem. ### Biking with a trailer When biking with your dog in a trailer, start out by taking smaller trips to allow your pooch to adjust to the new ride. While every dog is different, a good benchmark to consider is how they’ll behave in the trailer will most likely be similar to how they behave in a car. If they’re usually calm in cars or new vehicles, they’ll likely adjust quickly to the trailer. If your dog is particularly active or nervous in cars, they’ll be even more active or nervous in the trailer, so be prepared for movement as you get used to biking with a dog in tow. Enjoying this read? You'll love our puppies. Adorable, vet-checked pups looking for their forever homes — available now. 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These types of leashes can be mounted under the bike handles. They offer protection and comfort for both you and your dog. [Stay connected via Google News Follow Us For The Latest Pet Updates and Guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandmallofgeorgia.com) Available Now## If you loved this, you'll *love our puppies* Meet the happy, healthy pups ready to join your family today — browse the whole litter below. 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