Dogs and ATVs
We would like to be able to take our dogs with us when we ride our quads but are trying to figure out the safest way for them to ride with us. We have bags on the back with a pad to sit on. I am thi...
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I would not attach them to the quads. If things go south for any reason, they need to be able to get away from it just the same as you.
I had a Jack Russel that liked to ride on dirt/street bikes. The dirt bike had a smaller fuel tank so I took a small plastic bucket and flipped it upside down, with a hole in the 'bottom', and used the filler cap to hold the modified bucket in place. The bottom of the bucket now facing upward gave him a flat spot to place his front legs and then he stood/sat on the seat. On faster runs I would use an animal harness and attach him to me in case we hit a bump or quick maneuver for road debris so I didn't lose him at 70+ on the interstate.
I had a Jack Russel that liked to ride on dirt/street bikes. The dirt bike had a smaller fuel tank so I took a small plastic bucket and flipped it upside down, with a hole in the 'bottom', and used the filler cap to hold the modified bucket in place. The bottom of the bucket now facing upward gave him a flat spot to place his front legs and then he stood/sat on the seat. On faster runs I would use an animal harness and attach him to me in case we hit a bump or quick maneuver for road debris so I didn't lose him at 70+ on the interstate.
