I have no doubt that this will probably upset the animal rights advocates out there, but at least it will provide a little more happiness to all of you Japanophiles. That’s right, it is exactly what the title post indicates, a dalmatian operating a tricycle. Personally, I love Japan.
LisaL
Wow, that clip is pretty old, but still makes me laugh. I dunno why ppl would get upset over it, but then again.... some ppl are overly sensitive.
Juan
Learn to count wheels. Its either a quadrocycle or a bicycle with training wheels.
theturbolemming
I am unabashedly one of those animal rights activists. I just don't understand how this could in any way be appealing. The poor dog... 
And no, I'm not overly sensitive.
Larry Sheldon
Hey, overly sensitive! Does the fact that the dog seems to be doing that willing ling matter?
I am always glad to see somebody do something well that is hard for thme to do at all.
Impress me--can you think?
Doug
Dogs have the right to ride tricycles, too!
theturbolemming
Larry - I respectfully disagree with your comment. It seems to me that there is always the possibility that the dog is absolutely enjoying riding that tricycle. On the other hand, though, it's more than possible that its owners were cruel and forced it to learn this behavior. In which case, I think I absolutely have the right to be upset.
Can you think, Larry?
Jen
Lemming and Larry,
Well, Lemming first...
Isn't there also the possibility that the dog learned the behavior through positive reinforcement? Did you watch the part of the clip where the dog mounted the bike and his tail was wagging?
Before you jump to conclusions and assume abuse, why don't look at the information presented to you... the dog is obviously healthy; its coat is shiny, he's well proportioned... even his nails are in good condition. Abused? I doubt it.
Now on to Larry,
Don't belittle someone who stands up for something in which they believe. Question? yes. Disagree? Absolutely, but don't resort to kindergarten playground tactics.
zav
What a terrible thing to do to a bicycle.
Jessica
That is not a tricycle at all
David Govett
As a tricycle rights advocate, I, too, am outraged.
darlzwik
The dog was riding the bike to the research lab to turn himself in.
Why were they playing "Dixie" in the background? Because the dog is a slave of course.
Zombie
And no one else felt a twinge of fear? I mean dogs riding bikes, how long before that dog teachers others and soon an army of dogs have taken to the streets? Not long at all, not long at all.
To anyone who would get mad at this clip - you need to learn to read animal behavior. This was a behavior undoubtedly learned through positive reinforcement. Stop flying off the handle at any picture or video of an animal, your giving the real animal lovers bad names.
Sugarimp
theturbolemming, I think the dog's having fun. It's unleashed - doesn't even have a collar on, and it could probably outrun it's old owner, if it wanted to.
just a guy
Yeah, I think 'theturbolemming's comment was quite reactionary and 'looking to be offended'. People have been training dogs for, well, a LONG time using positive reinforeement. Dogs often get treated as family members, and this dog was probably trained just as a child would be to use the bike. Also, have you never seen a dog doing something odd by it's own imperitive?
This guy looks like he's having a great time, if you are familair with dog body language.
However, I must say, if I say him drive by me while walking or something, that would certain suprise the heck out of me!
Johannes
Animal rights advocates should be happy because the dog is not neutered.
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