What if the dog abruptly pulls to the left or right?
The WalkyDog is specifically designed to withstand the shock from a dog pulling. There is a patented internal spring system in the WalkyDog that acts similar to suspension in a car. When your dog pulls, the springs give, but then act to get your dog back in line. This system substantially reduces the pull on your bike and puts you in control. Compared to holding on to a normal leash while biking your dog, the WalkyDog is MUCH safer. It is still important to be cautious with very powerful dogs when first using the WalkyDog until you are used to riding – while the internal shock absorbing system is great, you will still feel the pull of very powerful breeds. I have an 80 lb very powerful Lab and we bike everyday with no problems.