Sulky driving

[Nordika]

Looking into getting a sulky, probably a Chalo Sulky. Going to start with one dog, it will be a bit before the Dobe is old enough. I did some bikejoring with my Catahoula, but now I just think it would be fun to sit and tour the town while my dog does all the work Does anyone have experience driving dogs?

 

[BGpa]

Looking into getting a sulky, probably a Chalo Sulky. Going to start with one dog, it will be a bit before the Dobe is old enough. I did some bikejoring with my Catahoula, but now I just think it would be fun to sit and tour the town while my dog does all the work Does anyone have experience driving dogs?
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No but looks like fun!
I think @MikeP may have some ideas...

 

[Sunje]

I've heard great things about the Chalo! I did some scooterjoring w/ a Pawtrek scooter, as well as some sledding with my 1-dog kicksled. I'm hoping we will actually have snow this winter so I can get Brio out w/ the sled!

I do like the sulky better than scooterjoring or the sled, as you have "reins" to the dog's collar to make it easier to actually steer instead of having to trust that your dog will listen to you when you give them a command!

 

[Nordika]

Well we're in the process of building an aluminum boat, have quite a bit of scrap I can use so maybe I'll try to make a four wheeler like these, enjoyed seeing the Doberman in there too!

 

[Oh Little Oji]

That looks neat!

Over the years, I've done some very simple things like having my Dobe pull me on a scooter (think, original little Razor scooters from years ago) and having my Dobe pull me on a bike. Both were intense endeavors, and the former had me going back to Walmart for a set of pads for myself.

I have mentioned to wife that I'd like to have my dog pull me in cart and she always says "Please no. I don't want to be the wife of the crazy man in the neighborhood"

One thing I've learned is that any significant running of this sort by a dog (at least on concrete or asphalt) necessitates booties. Otherwise, you risk bloody paw pads. They have to be quality booties that really fit and stay in place. The only set I ever used that worked was made for us by an acquaintance who did dogsledding. They are simply a piece of thick leather that looks and feels like suede. They lace up, and the middle two toenails stick out of slits.

 

[Nordika]

One thing I've learned is that any significant running of this sort by a dog (at least on concrete or asphalt) necessitates booties.

You're probably right, I think mushers in the off season use booties. I'd mostly be traveling dirt logging roads, some of them can get you all the way across town, bypassing/avoiding cars and other hazards. This Sacco is what I'd like to replicate: