The bike socialising / training continues. Byker is acting a little less shy of the bicycle. I walk through suburban areas with him on a canicross belt, while pushing the bicycle - pulling brakes, making noises, etc. Then when we reach a more rural cycling train, after a little while, I let him off line. Then I'll mount the bike -let him see me that way, and gently cycle, meeting people, him meeting other dogs. I want him to keep friendly, and non-aggresive, so that's also good.
I do also put him on the towline, and even mount the bike - just short stints of bikejoring. I have to be careful not to let him encourage me to go further - he's too young. His skeleton and limb joints still have to strengthen before I let him exert.
Right, now I'll take the two Staffies out on the bike!
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