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iscooterliberally

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10. I used to take my dog for a bike run around the neighborhood.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Apr 15, 2025, 12:25 PM

Apr 15

You have to be careful and not do it too much though. I bought an extension bar called a K-9 Cruiser. It attaches to the back wheel of your bicycle and you can tie a leash to it. This way the dog doesn't pull you off the bike if it comes across a squirrel while you're riding. Anyway, every couple of days I would take my large GSD for a run around the neighborhood. Running on the pavement helped to wear her claws down and take the edge off. I just didn't run her every day because I didn't want her to tear up the pads on her feet. I would only take her out for about a five minute run too. She would run full speed though. She really loved it. Good luck with your pup!

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My dog fights us every time we [View all] babylonsister Apr 15 OP

I had the same problem with most of my cats. Ocelot II Apr 15 #1

Some tips friends have used include giving her peanut butter to distract her, if 2 people are available one holds the MLAA Apr 15 #2

Theres a sling that hoists the dog up off the ground. Im in the same boat. We Karadeniz Apr 15 #3

I feel for you! My 128# German Shepherd - same Quakerfriend Apr 15 #4

My dogs have a pathway from the porch to the back gate. 1WorldHope Apr 15 #5

My dog will only bamagal62 Apr 15 #6

We take our Pittie to vet for nail clips for the same reason SheltieLover Apr 15 #7

Every other Saturday my wife cuts the nails. I am in charge of trying to hold the legs still. twodogsbarking Apr 15 #8

This is probably a stupid question, Haggard Celine Apr 15 #9

Yes imaginary girl Apr 15 #11

I knew at least one DUer would know about that! Haggard Celine Apr 15 #12

I used to take my dog for a bike run around the neighborhood. iscooterliberally Apr 15 #10

Our vet showed us a muzzle/mask they use for cats when trimming their claws. 3catwoman3 Apr 15 #13

I tried that mask on one of my cats and she went completely nuts - Ocelot II Apr 15 #14

I went looking for pics to see what that muzzle/mask looks like. ShazzieB Apr 15 #15

Yours is the comment I recall from when I posted about this device once before... 3catwoman3 Apr 15 #16

I can't clip my dogs' claws. With my color blindness, I can't identify the "quick" in the claw. TomSlick Apr 15 #17

You've probably already done this... littlemissmartypants Apr 15 #18

I guess that Gibby canetoad Apr 17 #19

I'm not actually suggesting this idea Niagara Apr 17 #20