Frequently Asked Questions

Which Type of harness should I choose?
If your dog is a strong puller, such as a Siberian Husky or a Malamute, we recommend an x-back harness for dog scootering.
Dogs who are less strong who won’t fit an x-back style due to their proportions can use a scootering harness.
If you are using a Sidewalker a specially designed harness is required, which is supplied with the Sidewalker system.
Please see our measuring guide for information on measuring your dog correctly for a harness.

Can my dog pull me on a scooter?
If your dog can run, then they run using a scooter! Smaller dogs will just need more help from you, especially uphill – so you’ll get more of a workout too!

Is the scooter suitable for children?
The scooters are suitable for people over the age of 14

What equipment do I need?
You will need a scooter, gangline with a shock absorber section and carabiner, and a harness for your dog, elbow pads, cycling helmets and knee pads are also a good idea for you. If your dog has soft pads, or you are running on hard or stony surfaces, you might consider dog boots for your dog.

Why is the Freetrail suitable for 2 dogs and not just one?
We recommend it is used for 2+ dogs as the extra weight added by the rear suspension shock is quite significant and will make scootering harder work for one dog.

How long does delivery take?
Normal UK delivery takes 2-3 days (not including weekends). Delivery to European countries is 3-5 days depending on the country you live in.

Can my dog use a Sidewalker?
Most breeds of dogs (not toy or very small breeds) will be able to use a sidewalker – the u-bar adjusts in height and width to suit your dog. Sidewalkers are great for exercising your dog in urban environments when you need to keep closer control over dog’s movements.

Will I be too tall to use the scooter?
We have customers of all heights who use our scooters comfortably and safely.
Here is an extract from a fantastic email we received about the scooters which demonstrates this perfectly:

"My wife bought me a pawtrekker before Christmas, I have to say I am over the moon! It is 100% excellent and my three dogs love pulling me about and we have great fun."
"The one hesitation I had before I bought my pawtrekker was the size. I am 6'4" and thought I may dwarf the scooter. My mate Chris is 6'7" so we thought trying this would at least be something of a youtube/you've been framed moment."
"How pleased I am! My wife is tiny (5'2") and she rides on the scooter, I have used this many, many, times and I am really happy!"
"I am so happy with my scooter and my dogs have never been happier."
A. Spanswick