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Deegan's mom · 12-30-2008, 03:26 PM

I always wondered if Deegan would be able to keep up if I took him jogging with me? Does anyone out there jog with their yorkie, and if so - do you jog continuously or do you do intervals? How long do they hang in there for?

Also - does anyone let their yorkie run along side a bike? I have a trailer that attaches to my bike, but Deegan will only sit in it quietly after he's tired... Usually I have to take him for a long walk to get him to sit quietly, but by that time I'm tired and don't want to go biking. So I thought about letting him run next to the bike for a bit to tire him out, but have been too afraid of trying it for fear he might get hurt...

bildio · 12-30-2008, 03:30 PM

WOW!! A Yorkie jogger. I can't even get Gus to walk

Keely_momma · 12-30-2008, 03:52 PM

I jog with keely everyday. I ussually jog the whole time and if i stop she keeps dragging me until i joog again. BUt if ive already played soccer with her or soemthing she ussually dont want to jog the whole time. The bike thing is dangerous. I ride bike with my neighbors german shepherd, and even that can be dangerous. I have her fully trained to stay beside the bike so i cannot ram her with the tire, But a squrrel caught her one day and i almost broke her back paw with my front tire. A yorkie can easily be ran over by a bike.

MollysMum54 · 12-30-2008, 03:52 PM

I have read that you shouldnt go on your bike with any dog.(unless they are travelling in the basket on the front...lol) If you are cycling and they need to stop for any reason..to catch their breath or if they are struggling to keep up, they wont be able to.
Better to teach them to run after a ball, and bring it back to you. Thats what i do with molly, and she will happily do that for half an hour or more,which gives her planty of excercise, and then we have a sedate walk home, and we are both ready for a nap!!

Deegan's mom · 12-30-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Keely_momma

I jog with keely everyday. I ussually jog the whole time and if i stop she keeps dragging me until i joog again. BUt if ive already played soccer with her or soemthing she ussually dont want to jog the whole time. The bike thing is dangerous. I ride bike with my neighbors german shepherd, and even that can be dangerous. I have her fully trained to stay beside the bike so i cannot ram her with the tire, But a squrrel caught her one day and i almost broke her back paw with my front tire. A yorkie can easily be ran over by a bike.

That is exactly why I've never done it! I always knew it was too dangerous. I was just wondering if other people do it. I think I'll try jogging with him before taking him out in the trailer first.

Yorkieforme · 12-30-2008, 04:01 PM

Deegan would probably out run ya!! That guy has a lot of energy!! Princess KiKi likes to be carried (as you know)!! Have fun!

Deegan's mom · 12-30-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bildio

WOW!! A Yorkie jogger. I can't even get Gus to walk

LOL - Get that lazy lil' guy off his toukas!

Keely_momma · 12-30-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

That is exactly why I've never done it! I always knew it was too dangerous. I was just wondering if other people do it. I think I'll try jogging with him before taking him out in the trailer first.

What about roller blading? Its a safe and fun way to build endurance and tire them out. And its also good for yourslef too..lol.. Getting the heart rate up is really good as long as you arent over doing it..lol

Deegan's mom · 12-30-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieforme

Deegan would probably out run ya!! That guy has a lot of energy!! Princess KiKi likes to be carried (as you know)!! Have fun!

You're probably right Nat! He loves to go, go, go! :P

Deegan's mom · 12-30-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Keely_momma

What about roller blading? Its a safe and fun way to build endurance and tire them out. And its also good for yourslef too..lol.. Getting the heart rate up is really good as long as you arent over doing it..lol

Rollerblading would be an idea - if I knew how to stop without taking somebody out, or scraping myself up! lol I have a fear of stopping on those things... Wouldn't be good for either one of us - not to mention innocent bystanders! lol

Keely_momma · 12-30-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Deegan's mom

Rollerblading would be an idea - if I knew how to stop without taking somebody out, or scraping myself up! lol I have a fear of stopping on those things... Wouldn't be good for either one of us - not to mention innocent bystanders! lol

Lol.. Im like that on ice skates haha.. I swear im very close to being banned from the ice rink..lol.. Its funny though, I cant ice skate but im pretty good on roller blades..lol

Deegan's mom · 12-30-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Keely_momma

Lol.. Im like that on ice skates haha.. I swear im very close to being banned from the ice rink..lol.. Its funny though, I cant ice skate but im pretty good on roller blades..lol

I can rollerblade & ice skate - just can't seem to stop properly, which poses a problem, so I stay away from both.

HisNameIsHarley · 12-30-2008, 04:33 PM

I ride with one of my dogs beside me all the time and it's perfectly safe if your dog is trained. You have to use a proper bike attachment like the 'walky dog'. You should NEVER try and ride a bike with your dog hooked on a leash. With the Walky Dog the dog cannot reach your tire and the spring on it keeps them from yanking you down. But my dog Forrest is a large dog and I wouldn't recommend trying to ride with a small dog. I don't think he would be tall enough. But I bet your baby would love to jog with you. And as far as how long he can go it really depends on him. Just keep a close eye on him and see what works for him

He'll probably suprise you!

Bellas_mommy · 12-30-2008, 06:55 PM

My Bella jogs with my father everytime I come home from college. I would love to do it too...but I just can't keep up with her

. lol

LilMissy · 12-30-2008, 07:14 PM

This gives me hope. I'm a runner and was hoping when Missy grows up she might be able to run with me.

I use to ride my bike with my lab, until she got spooked one day and ran into my front tire taking us both out. I never did it again after that.

12-30-2008, 03:26 PM	#1
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Do you jog with your yorkie? I always wondered if Deegan would be able to keep up if I took him jogging with me? Does anyone out there jog with their yorkie, and if so - do you jog continuously or do you do intervals? How long do they hang in there for? Also - does anyone let their yorkie run along side a bike? I have a trailer that attaches to my bike, but Deegan will only sit in it quietly after he's tired... Usually I have to take him for a long walk to get him to sit quietly, but by that time I'm tired and don't want to go biking. So I thought about letting him run next to the bike for a bit to tire him out, but have been too afraid of trying it for fear he might get hurt... __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

12-30-2008, 03:30 PM	#2
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,536	WOW!! A Yorkie jogger. I can't even get Gus to walk __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)*

12-30-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
Yorkieforme YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,138 Blog Entries: 1	Deegan would probably out run ya!! That guy has a lot of energy!! Princess KiKi likes to be carried (as you know)!! Have fun! __________________ Natalie & KiKi

12-30-2008, 04:33 PM	#13
HisNameIsHarley YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,119	I ride with one of my dogs beside me all the time and it's perfectly safe if your dog is trained. You have to use a proper bike attachment like the 'walky dog'. You should NEVER try and ride a bike with your dog hooked on a leash. With the Walky Dog the dog cannot reach your tire and the spring on it keeps them from yanking you down. But my dog Forrest is a large dog and I wouldn't recommend trying to ride with a small dog. I don't think he would be tall enough. But I bet your baby would love to jog with you. And as far as how long he can go it really depends on him. Just keep a close eye on him and see what works for him He'll probably suprise you! __________________ LeeAnn Harley Remember.. Dog is God Spelled Backwards

12-30-2008, 06:55 PM	#14
Bellas_mommy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 807	My Bella jogs with my father everytime I come home from college. I would love to do it too...but I just can't keep up with her . lol __________________ Jen Proud Mommy of Princess Bella Grace

12-30-2008, 03:52 PM	#3
Keely_momma No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 392	I jog with keely everyday. I ussually jog the whole time and if i stop she keeps dragging me until i joog again. BUt if ive already played soccer with her or soemthing she ussually dont want to jog the whole time. The bike thing is dangerous. I ride bike with my neighbors german shepherd, and even that can be dangerous. I have her fully trained to stay beside the bike so i cannot ram her with the tire, But a squrrel caught her one day and i almost broke her back paw with my front tire. A yorkie can easily be ran over by a bike.

12-30-2008, 03:52 PM	#4
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	I have read that you shouldnt go on your bike with any dog.(unless they are travelling in the basket on the front...lol) If you are cycling and they need to stop for any reason..to catch their breath or if they are struggling to keep up, they wont be able to. Better to teach them to run after a ball, and bring it back to you. Thats what i do with molly, and she will happily do that for half an hour or more,which gives her planty of excercise, and then we have a sedate walk home, and we are both ready for a nap!!

12-30-2008, 07:14 PM	#15
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	This gives me hope. I'm a runner and was hoping when Missy grows up she might be able to run with me. I use to ride my bike with my lab, until she got spooked one day and ran into my front tire taking us both out. I never did it again after that. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)