Comments on: A Dalmatian On A Tricycle

By: Johannes

Johannes — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:37:36 +0000

Animal rights advocates should be happy because the dog is not neutered.

By: just a guy

just a guy — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:30:11 +0000

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!

By: Sugarimp

Sugarimp — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:39:37 +0000

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.

By: Zombie

Zombie — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:38:45 +0000

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.

By: darlzwik

darlzwik — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:21:56 +0000

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.

By: David Govett

David Govett — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:15:56 +0000

As a tricycle rights advocate, I, too, am outraged.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:34:02 +0000

That is not a tricycle at all

By: zav

zav — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:01:07 +0000

What a terrible thing to do to a bicycle.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:48:08 +0000

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.

By: theturbolemming

theturbolemming — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:31:10 +0000

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?

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:26:28 +0000

Dogs have the right to ride tricycles, too!

By: Larry Sheldon

Larry Sheldon — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:59:20 +0000

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?

By: theturbolemming

theturbolemming — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:39:34 +0000

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.

By: Juan

Juan — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:36:39 +0000

Learn to count wheels. Its either a quadrocycle or a bicycle with training wheels.

By: LisaL

LisaL — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:20:32 +0000

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.