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How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:45 pm
by romnation
Has anyone figured out a real and safe solution to take the dog along for a ride? I'd like to scoot to the dog parks, but my dog is about 27lbs and I can't think of any real solution for this.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:50 pm
by big bear
id kinda like to see that maybee put a basket in front of the handlebars

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:08 am
by you you
romnation wrote:Has anyone figured out a real and safe solution to take the dog along for a ride? I'd like to scoot to the dog parks, but my dog is about 27lbs and I can't think of any real solution for this.

Walk to the dog park? :lol:

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:38 am
by Mel46
I don't know if you can do this on a PCX, but this is what I did when I had my Burgman 400. I know, it is a bigger bike. Also, my dog is only 18 pounds. Still, there should be a way that you can do this.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:45 am
by Old Grinner
That's the same kind of pet carrier I have for my cat. . ..

I don't take him with me on the scooter or motorcycle though. . .. Just in the car. ;)

That said, although I've never done it, in a pinch or if necessary I would consider putting the pet carrier on the back of my bicycle. I've got baskets on the back that a pet carrier could be mounted on with bungee cords or something :geek:

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:53 pm
by honkerman
I have an "outward hound" pooch pouch for my 12 pound maltese.

they sell them at most of the pet supply stores around here, and you can buy one online.

maggie loves riding with me


Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:10 am
by Mel46
Well, my dog won't be riding with me any more. He died this morning. I have never before had a dog that was mine totally. If he didn't feel good, he went to me, not my wife. He slept right up against me every night. Then he got old and sick. Then he went to the big doggie playground in the sky. So sad, but he left on his terms. I just woke up to find that he had gone.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:50 am
by GeorgeSK
Sorry Mel. Nice that he went quietly, and you did not have to make the decision.

Still, the hole will be huge for a while.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:58 am
by WhiteNoise
:cry: Nooo, so sorry Mel. That's a real heartbreaker losing "your" 4 legged Son and Best friend.
I have much to say, but truly, my words are swimming in a puddle.
I do seem to remember that you had several pups.
May Butch Rest in peace till you two meet again... for the best ride ever!

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:23 am
by GatorGreg
I'm very sorry to hear about your dog Mel, take care.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 2:16 pm
by easyrider
My sincerest condolences.. its going to rough for awhile I wish you and your wife the best..very sad to hear this !

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:44 pm
by JohnL
We feel your pain Mel. it's incredibly hard when you lose a close companion of many years. Even the strongest of us are allowed to shed a few tears. Take care of yourselves.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 3:48 pm
by Old Grinner
Hang on to any pictures you may have . . .. Even better if you have videos of your dog that you can watch now and then.

It's like losing a family member.

Sad day indeed. :(

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 6:46 pm
by Mel46
The day is coming to a close. We have sent Butch off to be taken care of by the pet crematorium. He will join our other great dogs, to be remembered always. Before I sign off for the night I thought I would give you a glimpse of my boy. This picture was taken before he got sick, but you can see that he has aged in it.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:00 pm
by springer1
Mel46 wrote:The day is coming to a close. We have sent Butch off to be taken care of by the pet crematorium. He will join our other great dogs, to be remembered always. Before I sign off for the night I thought I would give you a glimpse of my boy. This picture was taken before he got sick, but you can see that he has aged in it.
Butch Cassidy.jpg
Looks like a great pal. Sorry for your loss, Mel. Nice going being a caring owner

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 3:01 am
by you you
RIP Butch.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:54 pm
by Old Grinner
Makes you wish everyone/everything could live forever. . ..

Butch looked quite comfortable there. :)

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:48 am
by Mel46
I still wake in the middle of the night to check on him, but he isn't there any more. Grief takes its time.
We should be able to pick up his ashes today. Then he will come home again.
His body may be here but his spirit, no longer in pain or confused, is free.

Thank all of you for your condolences.

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:57 pm
by you you
Mel46 wrote:I still wake in the middle of the night to check on him, but he isn't there any more. Grief takes its time.
We should be able to pick up his ashes today. Then he will come home again.
His body may be here but his spirit, no longer in pain or confused, is free.

Thank all of you for your condolences.

Are you going to spread his ashes? Favourite walk?

Re: How to take the dog along?

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 9:18 am
by Mel46
I think for now we will put him on our shelf in the dining room, which also has our router. We bought him his very own little mahogany box. He was a home-body, so being here is his favorite place.