What equipment do you need to ride a scooter with your dog?
The equipment for the scooter and the dog is relatively simple, but it is essential:
- An all-terrain scooter , and certainly not an ordinary scooter like the ones you see everywhere in town! It takes a solid model to ensure the safety of the dog and the handler. Example: Kickbike's Cross Max series ;
- A sports harness that fits your dog's size: it's forbidden to attach the doggie's leash to its collar like during a walk! The harness should not tighten your dog's body, the shoulders should be free and not bothered by the straps, and the leash attachment should be at the bottom of the harness so as not to interfere with your four-legged friend;
- A LINE AT A BUNGEE : This is a leash with a shock absorber that will protect your trusty friend from injury during frequent course changes and downtime;
- An adapter to make the link between the dog and the scooter. Example: the S/Line ;
- A helmet ;
- Water and a bowl for your dog who will quickly be thirsty!
In addition, to ride a scooter with his dog, the mistress or master must have:
- balance
- Flexibility
- some stamina
Don't panic if you're not in top form: all these things can be worked on!
Jeff Theberge