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Pulling a dog in a bike trailer
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Kindle from Tulsa on 1/26/2022 2:00:39 PM:
We are interested in biking the KT late April. Any advice or experience in pulling a small dog ina trailer behind the bike?
 
John from Pleasant Hill on 1/26/2022 2:18:24 PM:
I think it's a great idea. I see dogs along for the ride often either in trailers or in baskets in the front. The terrain is very tame. You and your dog will have a lot of fun.
 
Anonymous on 1/26/2022 7:07:20 PM:
I’ve no experience with a dog in a trailer but have watched several YouTube videos on training them to get used to doing so. I’ve had our trailer out and have been letting our pup get used to it…we’ll see how it goes when it warms up.
 
Eric from Chesterfoeld on 1/27/2022 12:40:10 PM:
I put a hard floor in kids trailer 1/4”. Put in a nice soft dog bed and Oliver & I ride regularly. I do lease him in because he is a terrier!
 
Bill in Houston from Houston on 1/27/2022 12:51:03 PM:
Make sure to practice before you go, in case you find out that it doesn't agree with him.
 
BikerBoy from Maryville, IL on 1/27/2022 3:26:50 PM:
The trailer will get a lot of limestone dust on it. Most trailers have a clear vinyl cover, and that will keep a lot of the dust off your dog. However, if the temps are high outside, your dog might get uncomfortably warm with the reduced air circulation.
 
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 1/27/2022 3:45:25 PM:
Most kid trailers have screened vents that will help keep the dust level down while providing air flow inside the trailer. Also bike fenders will help keep the dust kick up down, your dog will appreciate that.
 
Todd and Bonnie from DeSmet, Idaho on 1/27/2022 5:44:29 PM:
We rode the entire trail, from St. Charles to Clinton and back to St. Charles with a nine pound Morkie in/on a Burley bike trailer, pulling it with our tandem. Tent camped along the way with great success. Had to work around the rock slide area and managed to do it staying on the trail without taking the alternative route. Take plenty of water. Our little dog was fantastic and created no problems. Watch for stray dogs.
Great experience for us. We plan to be in the area in late April and will do it again. Look for a tandem pulling a yellow Burley trailer! Have a great ride!
 
Anonymous on 1/28/2022 9:48:14 AM:
Todd/Bonnie,

Which Burley do you pull....Child, Cargo, or Pet?
 
Todd and Bonnie from DeSmet, Idaho on 2/1/2022 9:31:34 PM:
We pulled a Burley cargo trailer the first time with a homemade rack for the dog to sit in/on. It worked fine but we have since switched to the Burley Tail Wagon. A little roomier and the dog now rides inside on top of our camping gear. Both are good trailers.
 
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