Taking Dogs out riding

[peanutsmumma]

Does anyone take their dog out riding in a dog carrier rucksack?

I would love to take my dog out with me, she is a JRT x Chi. I wouldn't be able to let her run loose because of her being small so I was thinking about the dog carriers and having her strapped to my back.
I would stop in different places for her to be able to get out, stretch her legs and have a wee etc.

What are peoples views on it?

 

[Tiddlypom]

Nooo, what if you fall off? Pooch would be squashed.

 

[Clodagh]

I’m not sure what the dog would get out if it tbh! Keep it separate. I used to take my dogs with me when riding on the farm but they were big enough to run along with me and we all loved it, even the horse.

 

[nagblagger]

I'm another NO !

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

I think it would be safer if your dog could walk alongside your horse rather than in a backpack, as long as not on roads obviously

 

[limestonelil]

Don't think it's a good idea.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

My small one is happy with a pootle round the fields while I poo pick, then a walk on the common outside my yard, then depending on temperature she either goes in the car to keep warm, or in the cool hay store where she has a choice of 2 beds (1 is in a crate) whilst I go out riding.
I really wouldn't take her out riding with me, whatever her size.

 

[splashgirl45]

No not carrying her. My dog used to come out with me when I rode but I would never have carried her on the horse unless she was injured. I would think it would be very uncomfortable for the dog as the horses motion isnt smooth like a car

 

[AmyMay]

Nope.

 

[Jenko109]

Absolutely not.

Last summer I saw a girl riding her pony with her dog walking alongside TIED to the saddle.

Your scenario isnt quite so horrifying, however it is still, IMO, an accident waiting to happen.

 

[dogatemysalad]

Nope, very dangerous for you and the dog if you fall. If the dog shifts in the rucksack, it will affect your centre of gravity, unbalancing both you and your horse.
We used to ride with the dogs running alongside, which they and the horses enjoyed, but hooves and paws remained in contact with the ground.

 

[Abacus]

I wouldn’t take even a small dog in a rucksack, I’d never forgive myself if I fell on them. Mine comes out hacking and runs alongside, she’s trained to stay exactly by my left stirrup when I tell her to, and the horses are all great with dogs. We have to cross one road which is not legal but it’s quiet and she’s well trained at this. There’s a big verge to wait on until it’s clear. A lot of car drivers have said how good she is. Hacking with your dog is just lovely.

 

[JBM]

My friend rides her horse with her two dogs running beside her
Two very well trained dogs
Wouldn’t carry dog with me tho for safety and potential added weight to stay in 20% (depending on dog weight obviously)

 

[Ratface]

Absolutely not, for all the reasons given above.

 

[Archangel]

No. The dog would be very vulnerable and probably not comfortable.

 

[rabatsa]

Another no from me.

 

[rabatsa]

Having a rucksack on your back alters your centre of gravity. This could alter your riding position once you remove the rucksack, as well as not safe for the dog in an accident.

 

[scats]

No way. Far too dangerous for the dog and I’m not sure they enjoy it very much either.

 

[Sandstone1]

No very dangerous and uncomfortable for the dog, could be distracting for the horse. A big NO

 

[scruffyponies]

You might be able to train a small pooch to ride a pack horse, or even on the rump of your own, but I certainly wouldn't carry one in a backpack on my own ridden horse. You would likely kill it in the event of a fall.

This was my solution to bringing the dog along.
Even in extreme old age (she lived to 17) would wait by the wheel when we were putting to so that we would take her.

 

[Hormonal Filly]

No, to dangerous.

I take my dogs with me for a ride on private land sometimes, but they run loose.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I wouldn't do it either.