Dogs need to chase bikes, not ride on them

(I'm out on a bike tour, hoping that the next dog I see isn't going to consider me sport, or prey. Here's a reprint from June 15, 2005.)

Here's something I ran across, thanks to the Tournez a gauche bicycle weblog.

A Japanese company, Koko Bicycles, makes this commuting bike with a front basket and a small compartment on the top tube to carry a small animal, like a dog.

Aren't dogs supposed to chase bikes? What if a dog chases this bike, then sees a dog getting a ride? Won't that just confuse him?

Is that the point?

This company also makes a pyramid-shaped folding bike (very unusual looking), kids bikes, and something called a stylish bike.

(Update: I couldn't let his post go without including a link to “Coping with Dogs” at the late Ken Kifer's website. )