Dogs Ride is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in taking their dog motorcycle riding in a sidecar. It contains hints, tips, product reviews, services, sage advice, safety information and a guide to all topics related to dogs riding in motorcycle sidecars. This book is intended for people that are not yet experienced side-car operators, and would like to learn what to expect. Tim and Connie O'Connor have been riding motorcycles since they were children and have now brought the rest of the family, namely their dogs, into the riding lifestyle. If you love to ride and hate leaving your dog behind, this book is for you Packed with photos of products and of course sidecar dogs, Dogs Ride will inspire you to hit the open road with your dog. Dogs Ride begins by covering basic commands and dog training tips for introducing your dog to the motorcycle sidecar. It provides product advice on harnesses, eye protection, and other information on outfitting motorcycle sidecars for use by dogs and humans. For readers that do not already have a sidecar outfit or rig, Dogs Ride contains several chapters on how to evaluate motorcycles and sidecars for purchase and how to avoid many common pitfalls when buying and choosing your first rig. Dogs Ride continues with information on how to find driver training and what to expect during and after your training experience. After your have become a proficient sidecar rider with your dog, additional sources and advice are given on how to optimize your experience, maintain your equipment, help dog rescue groups and join the dog riding community at large.