Dogs kennel fees!

ChrisRogers
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edited February 2017 in Your Pets #1

We have decided to take Zach to Germany with us as he is a young dog, cycling the Moselle Valley area, we will be away for just under 3 weeks. Having worked out what it would have cost for him to stay in the kennels, well that saving has just about covered the cost of the channel tunnel crossing. Rabies jab done today for him and his pet passport is in the system.

His trailer training is well under way!!

 

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  • Bakers2
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    edited February 2017 #2

    Lovely photo. All sounds very sensible. Have a great time.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2017 #3

    I think it's better for Zach to be with you. You've not had him long and 3 weeks in kennels could cause him distress.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2017 #4

    I think it's better for Zach to be with you. You've not had him long and 3 weeks in kennels could cause him distress.

  • Pippah45
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    edited February 2017 #5

    Well done you.  I like the trailer idea except for getting it packed in somewhere!  I use a thing called a "Walky-Dog" that keeps the dog in a safe place beside the bike - (I have two dogs on mine)

    http://www.snowpawstore.com/bikejoring-cycling-with-your-dog/walky-dog.html?gclid=CITOnLKZ8dECFSyT7QodpB8B0w

    other stores available.  It is really simple and effective and mine got used to it quite quickly - they were a bit bemused when I turned it round to work in France but soon realised what to do!  My labrador is quite good at getting under wheels when off lead but she has never got in the way while on the walky dog.  (and before anyone mentions my mishap I am certain the dogs had nothing to do with it!)

  • Metheven
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    edited February 2017 #6

    Very brave Pippah, my dog is excellent on the lead but even I would be wary if we came across something that darted out in front of us.

    I can imagine me and Cassie disappearing across a field just behind the running rabbit laughing providing I was still on the bike surprised

  • Pippah45
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    edited February 2017 #7

    Dave because it is attached beneath the seat it remains pretty stable even in the event of rabbits and cats!  They did get it up to 14 mph pulling after a cat in front - but that was fine by me - and the brakes would have stopped us!  It's important to have harnesses not collars though or you could hurt the dog.  My dogs are a combined weight of some 50 odd kilos and my weight is sufficient for control so you would have not trouble if that's the dog I met! 

  • Metheven
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    edited February 2017 #8

    Probably a lot safer/practical than it looks Pippah, and yes the use of a harness makes sense smile Must admit to not seeing one before.

  • Metheven
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    edited February 2017 #9

    Much better to take him with you Chris, I'm sure he will be the better being with yourselves rather than kenneled.

    Ours comes with us each year, enjoy your trip. smile

  • ChrisRogers
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    edited February 2017 #10

    Pippah, the trailer is easy to pack away, quick release wheels, a pin holds in the towbar with a clip to stop it coming out, on the top is a bar held in by a pin, the bar drops and the sides fold in.

  • Pippah45
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    edited February 2017 #11

    Thanks Chris - interesting indeed. 

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